FY2021 Adopted Budget

FY2021 Adopted Budget Organizational Budgets

Planning and Permitting Division

Planning and Permitting Division This Division is organized by function across two functional areas and one policy-focused planning office: the Development Review and Planning Department; the Permits and Inspections Department; and, the Office of Livable Fredrick Planning and Design.

Implementation of the Livable Frederick Master Plan, a long- term vision and policy-focused strategic planning document, began in the spring of 2020. Unlike prior comprehensive planning efforts, the Plan is policy based, not zoning and land use driven. Initial Plan implementation efforts include: long-term preservation strategies for the Sugarloaf area; and, revitalization opportunities in the MD 85/MD 355 corridors south of the City of Frederick.

Administration The Administration function of the Planning & Permitting Division, including the Livable Fredrick Planning & Design Office, is responsible for the comprehensive, long-range planning function of County government. Staff is tasked with the DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ RI WKH &RXQW\¶V ODQG SUHVHUYDWLRQ SURJUDPV DQG historic preservation initiatives. This Office is also responsible for the drafting, presentation, approval and implementation of a number of functional planning documents, including, but not limited to: the Planning Annual Report; the triennial Water and Sewer Master Plan and related cycle amendments; and, the Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan. Development Review and Planning

The Development Review and Planning Department performs multiple functions, serving primarily as the clearinghouse for private and public land development proposals subject to review by the Frederick County Planning Commission, SXUVXDQW WR WKHLU DXWKRULW\ XQGHU WKH 6WDWH¶V Land Use Article. Staff are responsible to the Planning Commission for the timely preparation of meeting agenda, staff reports, legal advertisements and notifications, including the preparation of public presentations and meeting minutes on all land development proposals.

Zoning administration functions are also the responsibility of the Development Review and Planning Department. Duties of staff in the zoning office include: processing of zoning certificates; zoning inspections and the issuance of violations; and administering/interpreting the Zoning Ordinance. In addition to the Planning Commission as noted above, staff is also responsible for the administration of the Board of Appeals and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

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