The Future of Growth & Land Use in Maryland (Part 2) Maryland Municipal League 2012 Annual Convention Maryland Department of Planning June 27, 2012
So what has changed in land planning since last year? PlanMaryland adopted by Governor O Malley in December 2011 General Assembly passed the Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act in April 2012 Before The Inn at 202 East Dover Street, Easton After
PlanMaryland: Connecting State Agency Plans, Programs and Procedures at the Local and Regional level to achieve Growth and Preservation Federal Programs Local and Regional (23 Counties, City of Baltimore, 120 Municipalities, MPOs) State Agencies (Plans, Programs and Procedures) Growth and Preservation (Goals and Objectives)
PlanMaryland: State Agency Plans, Programs and Procedures Housing Environment Historic and Cultural Resources State Plans, Programs and Procedures Rural Resources Transportation Economic Development Natural Resources
PlanMaryland Process & Responsibilities Matching State and Local Priorities Local Gov t Review Existing Local Plans & Procedures Identify and Nominate Planning Areas State & Local Gov t Governor Accepts Plan Planning Area Guidelines Review/ Collaborate on Nominations Establish PlanMaryland Planning Areas Implement Coordinated Local and State Programs & Procedures Dec 2011 Executive Order State Gov t Assess State Programs Relative to PlanMaryland Goals Modify State Programs to Better Support PlanMaryland Goals November 2011 Spring 2012 Summer/Fall 2012 Early 2013 and ongoing
What is being asked of local governments? PlanMaryland Plan for the future of the jurisdiction Identify Planning Areas Septic Bill Plan for the future of where the jurisdiction wants to provided public water & sewer service and where on-site septic systems are to be used Evaluate your subdivision regulations and definitions Identify Growth Tiers Closer tracking of existing and future subdivision activity
PlanMaryland Implementation Identifying Planning Areas Locally Identified Places: Targeted Growth and Revitalization Areas Established Community Areas Future Growth Areas Large Lot Development Areas Rural Resource Areas
PlanMaryland Implementation Identifying Planning Areas Areas for Preservation/Conservation: Priority Preservation Areas for Agriculture Natural Resource Areas Water Resource Areas Historic and Cultural Areas Climate Change Impact Areas
PlanMaryland Implementation - Identifying Planning Areas Targeted Growth and Revitalization Established Community Large Lot Development Rural Resource Howard County DRAFT PlanMaryland Map
PlanMaryland Implementation - Identifying Planning Areas Targeted Growth and Revitalization Established Community Future Growth Rockville DRAFT PlanMaryland Map
Crab County Septic Tier Map
What is being asked of State government? Funding Do more with less Public Water and Sewer service Community Development/Revitalization Communication Do more two-way dialogue Coordination and Collaboration Better coordination among State agencies Improved collaboration between State and local government
How can/should local governments respond? Plan for the future Implement you local plans Easton Downtown Plan
What resources are available to help local governments plan for the future? Comprehensive Planning Plan Review Technical Assistance Regional Planners Capacity Analysis GIS Assistance Carroll s Community Comprehensive Plans and Town/County Agreements
Local Planning Assistance MDP s web site has lots of information on local comprehensive plans, local contacts
Local Planning Assistance: MDP Regional Planners Central & Southern Maryland Mike Paone mpaone@mdp.state.md.us Office: 410-767-4554 Steve Allan sallan@mdp.state.md.us Office: 410-767-4572 Melissa Appler mappler@mdp.state.md.us Office: 410-767-4468 Peter Conrad pconrad@mdp.state.md.us Office: 410-767-4553 Anne Arundel County Calvert County Charles County Prince George's County St. Mary's County Baltimore City Baltimore County Harford County Montgomery County Carroll County Howard County Maryland Eastern Shore David Dahlstrom DDahlstrom@mdp.state.md.us Office: 410-767-6926 Tracey Gordy tgordy@mdp.state.md.us Office: 410-713-3462 Keith Lackie klackie@mdp.state.md.us Office: 410-713-3460 Western Maryland Bill Atkinson batkinson@mdp.state.md.us Office: 301-777-2161 Dave Cotton dcotton@mdp.state.md.us Office: 301-777-2161 Caroline County Cecil County Kent County Queen Anne's County Dorchester County Somerset County Talbot County Wicomico County Worcester County Allegany County Frederick County Garrett County Washington County
Local Planning Assistance Planning Commission Education Course Smart, Green & Growing Annual Report Tool
Smart Growth Policy Analysis
What resources are available to help local governments plan for the future? Community and Neighborhood Planning Technical Assistance Regional Planners MHT Assistance Kentlands State Center
MHT Useful Tools and Resources
Best Practice Examples Mar-Va Theater The Mar-Va Theater was built in 1927 on the main street of Pocomoke City as a vaudeville theater capable of seating 720 people. Rehabilitation of the Mar-Va has been funded by a variety of sources including the Maryland Historical Trust, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and others.
What resources are available to help local governments learn about smart growth and planning issues? Models and Guidelines Series of MDP Models and Guidelines on variety of topics (TDR s, Comp Plans, etc.) New Food Policy guideline
MDP News that you can use
MDP Library has lots of printed information
MDP Library has lots of printed information
MDP Library has lots of printed information
MDP Library has lots of printed information
MDP Library has lots of printed information
What resources are available to help local governments learn about smart growth and planning issues? Education Planning Commissioners and Board of Appeals training MDP publications Sustainable Growth Commission Education workgroup
Useful Tools and Resources
Useful Tools and Resources
Useful Tools and Resources
Useful Tools and Resources
Useful Tools and Resources
Useful Tools and Resources
What resources are available to help local governments? Improved State Agency Coordination Directed to deliver services, resources, assistance to locally defined targeted areas Improved consistency and predictability
What resources are available to help local governments to implement plans? To mention only a few of the State resources, not an exhaustive list Funding DHCD Sustainable Communities /Community Legacy DNR Grants to update Critical Area Ordinances Historic Tax Credits
Smart Growth Best Practice Examples The 25-acre Arts District Hyattsville along Route 1 will include more than 500 new residential units, retail and hip eateries. Baltimore s new Sustainability Plan defines sustainability as meeting the environmental, social, and economic needs of Baltimore without compromising the ability of future generations to meet these needs.
What resources are available to help local governments to implement plans? To mention only a few of the State resources, not an exhaustive list Regulation Changes Reassessment of State plans, procedures and regulations as part of PlanMaryland State Agency Implementation Strategies to support the goals and objectives of PlanMaryland: Growth Preservation Sustainability
What resources are available to help local governments to implement plans? To mention only a few of the State resources, not an exhaustive list Regulatory Streamlining Maryland Made Easy Fast Track Program Assistance Main Street
Best Practice Examples Princess Anne Streetscapes Improvements The Town of Princess Anne undertook an ambitious streetscape and stormwater management rehabilitation project, resulting in significant visual and physical improvements to the CBD. The Princess Anne Main Street Program was funded in part by the DHCD.
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