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St. Mary's County, Maryland
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Comprehensive Plan Update

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St. Mary’s County is experiencing economic and population growth, as more businesses and people are attracted here for all that St. Mary’s County has to offer! We want to hear from the community about how best to guide future change in the county.

It is time to update the St. Mary’s County Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted in 2010 by the Commissioners for St. Mary’s County.

The new Comprehensive Plan will be entitled, “St. Mary’s 2050: Charting Our Tomorrow.” This Plan will chart a course to achieve the community’s future land use, economic, and quality of life goals over the next 25 years.

The Plan will:

  • Identify long-term priorities for preservation, development, and investment
  • Establish guiding principles and policies for sustainable growth
  • Identify milestones for Plan implementation

Ensuring that the updated Comprehensive Plan reflects the diversity of our community is a top priority and will require extensive community input. Your feedback will help shape the future of St. Mary's County!

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Project Timeline

Phase 1
Launch Project:
Fall 2024

Kickoff meetings, interviews, and more, with the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, Planning Commission, and County Staff.

Phase 2
Establish the Vision and Goals:
Fall 2024 to Spring 2025

Community Engagement Window #1 and Analysis of Existing Conditions and Planning Influences to Guide the Development of Plan Vision and Goals.

Phase 3
Develop Policies, Strategies, and Actions for Plan:
Spring 2025 to Winter 2026

Community Engagement Window #2 to Explore Potential Policy Directions, Drafting of the Plan, and Community Engagement Window #3 to Unveil the Draft Plan.

Phase 4
Adopt Plan:
Spring - Summer 2026

Public Hearing Draft of the Plan presented at Endorsement and Adoption Hearings with the Planning Commission and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County.

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