Comprehensive Plan Approved
After a two-year planning process, the St. Mary’s County commissioners voted 4-1 on Oct. 20 to approve the county’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Scott Ostrow was the only member to vote against the plan, citing too many unanswered questions.
Commissioners Move Comprehensive Plan to Public Hearing
The County Commissioners made a series of changes to the proposed St. Mary’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan, including revisions involving housing, infrastructure, economic development and county policies, as they prepare to consider the plan’s adoption next month.
Planning Commission Recommends Comprehensive Plan
The St. Mary’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan is headed to the County Commissioners after the Planning Commission voted Aug. 3 to recommend approval, marking a major step in a revision process that has been underway for about two years.
Planning Commission Reviews Seven Land Use Change Requests
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing July 7 to receive public feedback on requests to change the land use designation of seven properties across St. Mary's County. If approved, the changes could expand development districts and increase allowable development density.
Comprehensive Plan - Draft Review
St. Mary's County is preparing for significant change over the next two decades.

