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Planning staff present Region 6 and Region 8 drafts, propose open-space increases and targeted zoning adjustments
Summary
Office of Planning and Zoning briefed the council on comprehensive zoning recommendations tied to Plan 2040 for Regions 6 and 8 (Crownsville/Millersville and Davidsonville area). Staff recommended consistency changes, more open-space zoning, and a mix of modest upzones and preserved areas following broad public outreach.
Office of Planning and Zoning senior staff presented draft region plans and companion comprehensive zoning recommendations for Region 6 (Crownsville and parts of Millersville) and Region 8 (Davidsonville, Harwood, Lothian, Friendship, parts of Edgewater) during the Jan. 13 work session.
Patrick Hughes and Eric Ketterling explained the Region 6 and 8 processes, emphasizing Plan 2040 as the guiding policy document and noting substantial public outreach (mailings to ~39,000 property owners, stakeholder advisory committees, public open houses and online comment periods). "Plan 2040 is the latest version of the county's…
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