PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning invites public feedback on the June 2024 draft of the Prince Frederick Town Center Master Plan Update. Residents, businesses and stakeholders are encouraged to review and comment on the draft plan until September 25, 2024. The draft plan is available online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/PFTC.
All who live, work, shop or visit Prince Frederick are encouraged to read the plan and submit comments. The plan is intended to amend the July 2021 draft plan and update the current Prince Frederick Master Plan, which was adopted in 1989, and aims to create a vibrant, well-planned community. It includes guidelines for land use, transportation, public facilities and community amenities.
Comments can be submitted in several ways:
· Email: TownCenterUpdate@calvertcountymd.gov
· Mail: Mr. John Toohey, Chair, Calvert County Planning Commission, 205 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
· Fax: 410-414-3092
· Hand Delivery: 205 Main St., Prince Frederick
All comments will become part of the public record for the Prince Frederick Town Center Master Plan and Zoning Update. Public record documents will be made available to members of the public upon request.
Planning & Zoning is distributing the draft plan to relevant agencies and neighboring jurisdictions for review for a 90-day comment period as directed by the Planning Commission at its June 26, 2024, meeting. This action complies with the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, which requires notification at least 60 days before the public hearing. A public hearing will be held after Oct. 1, 2024; details will be announced when available.
For more information on the Planning Commission’s meetings and agendas, visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/PCagendas.
The plan adoption process has several steps following the 90-day review and public hearing:
· The Planning Commission will review and consider comments on the draft plan.
· The Planning Commission will prepare its recommended plan and hold a public hearing before sending its recommended plan to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for consideration.
· The BOCC will hold a public hearing on the plan to receive and consider written and oral public comment.
· The BOCC may then adopt the plan, modify the plan, remand the plan back to the Planning Commission or disapprove the plan.
The dates and times for any public hearings and deadlines for comment will be announced in future news releases, on the county website and on the county Facebook page. Questions may be directed to Tay Harris, long range planner, at 410-535-1600, ext. 2333, or Tay.Harris@calvertcountymd.gov.
For more information about the Town Center Master Plans, visit www.CalvertCountyMD.gov/TownCenters.
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