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The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, aims to improve quality of life by conserving and enhancing the natural and built environment for current and future generations. The Planning Department creates great communities by developing master plans, reviewing applications for development and analyzing various types of information to help public officials plan for Montgomery County’s future. The Department comprises 150 staff members and provides recommendations, information, analysis and services to the Montgomery County Planning Board, the County Council, the County Executive, other government agencies and the public.

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Montgomery County Council approves zoning text amendment that incentivizes new development to deliver more public benefits

First comprehensive update to Public Benefits Point System for Commercial-Residential and Employment…

Montgomery County Planning Board to hold two public hearings on Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan on September 25

Planning Board to hold a daytime in-person and online hearing at M-NCPPC…

Montgomery County Council approves update to the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways

Technical update revises street types to conform to Montgomery County’s “complete street”…

Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce August 2025 calendar of events and meetings

Planning Board will be on recess in August; Historic Preservation Commission and…

Montgomery County Planning Board certifies FY2026 Annual School Test and accepts School Utilization Report at June 26 meeting

Annual School Test will guide school adequacy reviews and Utilization Premium Payments…
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