Planning Commission reviews Housing Element, considers New Market request

Jan 21, 2026

Frederick County staff presented the draft Housing Element for a 60-day review; the Town of New Market asked the County not to change land use in its Growth Area to Mixed Use. Commissioners discussed impact fees, a tiered fee approach, and received input from FCPS; two in-person public commenters spoke.

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County planning staff presented the Housing Element draft and 60‑day review comments at the Jan. 21 Planning Commission meeting, seeking the Commission’s direction on several edits and on a request from the Town of New Market.

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