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Commission weighs housing framework: neighbourhood character, walkability and incentives for 'missing middle'

St. Mary's County Planning Commission · November 22, 2025
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Summary

The Planning Commission reviewed the Housing Framework and Analysis element, debating notification tactics for projects, sidewalk and walkability audits, mixed-use design guidelines, and potential incentives to encourage 'missing middle' and enhanced-design housing types. Commissioners asked for cross-references with health and aging sections.

At the Nov. 21 work session, the Planning Commission discussed the Housing Framework and Analysis section of the draft Comprehensive Plan 2050, focusing on neighborhood character, public-notice practices, walkability improvements and incentives for middle-income housing.

Staff reintroduced Goal 4: enhance community character of existing neighborhoods and support quality design of new neighborhoods. Commissioners asked for more-effective public-notice approaches for…

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