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Accessibility Policy

The Maryland Department of Planning is committed to ensuring that this website is compliant with nonvisual accessibility requirements in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 14.33.02.01-.12. For more information on these regulations, please visit the Maryland Information Technology Nonvis​ual Access Website. These regulations mandate that all individuals with visual disabilities have access to and use of information and data from this website. We have made a significant effort to make this site accessible to all users and will continue to do so.

Accessing Documents in Different File Formats

This website provides content in several formats that require plug-ins, or separate browser components, to properly view. All required plug-ins are free to use. PDF documents ensure that you will be able to obtain publications in their original format regardless of what type of computer, browser or operating system you use to access the Internet. In order to view and/or print PDF documents, you must first download the Acrobat Reader software. For best results, make sure you install version 6 or later of the Acrobat Reader. Other plug-ins you may need are: Microsoft Word Viewer and Microsoft Excel Viewer.

Archive Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II final rule, individuals are entitled to request an accessible version of any electronic document presented on this website. Please submit a Remediation Request Form​.​ The requested file will be provided within two weeks. It is possible that requests may take longer due to the size, complexity, or the graphical nature of the respective document. For additional information, please contact us with any questions or concerns about this process.