Growth and Infrastructure Policy

The foundation of the Growth and Infrastructure Policy is that Montgomery County must have adequate infrastructure to support growth. This policy is the guide for administering the county’s adequate public facilities (APF) requirements.

The Planning Board only approves new development after determining that the surrounding infrastructure, such as sidewalks, roads, and schools, can meet the needs of new residents, visitors, and students. The GIP guides how the Planning Board makes that determination by setting standards for evaluating public infrastructure and the impact an individual development may have on it. It also outlines how a developer can bring infrastructure up to standard so the project can proceed. 

Montgomery Planning initiates an update to the GIP every four years to ensure that the county is using the best tools to advance our goals. As required by County Code, the Planning Board transmitted a draft of the GIP to the County Council on August 1, 2024. The County Council approved the 2024–2028 Growth and Infrastructure Policy and passed a related impact tax bill on November 12, 2024.

• 2024–2028 Growth and Infrastructure Policy (Resolution  20-651)
• Planning Board GIP Recommendations (report and appendices)
• GIP Update 2-Page Explainer

Transportation

Schools

Resources

Work Groups

GIP Resource Webmap

Project Timeline