Comprehensive Plans Disclaimer and Description of Columns
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Disclaimer
The Maryland Department of Planning makes every effort to keep the data on this web page as up-to-date and accurate as possible. However, because the data is subject to constant change, we do not guarantee or warrant the completeness or accuracy of the data provided. Any use of this data is at the sole risk and liability of the user.
Description of Columns
- Current Plan: Current Plan: This is a link to the comprehensive plan currently adopted by a jurisdiction. In some instances this field will state: “Does not exercise planning and zoning authority.” These municipalities have chosen not to exercise planning authority and have not established a zoning code or subdivision regulations, and therefore do not have a comprehensive plan. The decision as to whether to exercise planning and zoning authority is made by the municipality. See Title 4 of the Land Use Article regarding local planning and zoning authority.
- Current Plan Adopted Date: Current Plan Adopted Date: This is the adoption year for the jurisdiction's current plan.
- Draft Plan: The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) is required to review and comment on all draft comprehensive plans for compliance with the Land Use Article. This field includes a link to the draft plan received by MDP for review and comment.
- Draft Plan Comments: This field contains a link to MDP’s comments on the a jurisdiction’s draft plan, as submitted to MDP. These comments may not reflect changes or modifications made by the jurisdiction to the draft plan following submittal to MDP.