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. The County Code directs the Planning Board to transmit a draft of the GIP to the County Council by August 1, 2024, and for the County Council to adopt the 2024-2028 policy by November 15, 2024.

As part of the 2024 GIP update, planners are focusing on:

• Ensuring that the policy is equitable, fair, and effective;
• Aligning the policy with the priorities identified in county plans and policies, including Thrive Montgomery 2050, the Racial Equity and Social Justice Act, the Climate Action Plan, and the Vision Zero Action Plan.

Transportation

Schools

Resources

Work Groups

GIP Resource Webmap

Project Timeline