Dear Reader,

Maryland law requires that local planning commissions throughout the state prepare comprehensive plans to guide development in their jurisdictions. This document, the Livable Frederick Master Plan (LFMP), is the centerpiece of our county’s comprehensive plan.

The LFMP is based on the ideas of many Frederick County residents, sharing their thoughts by responding to a survey that resulted in more than 15,000 comments about our county’s future and offering ideas during two public review periods, two public hearings, and a series of community outreach meetings held throughout the county. Others served on the Livable Frederick steering committee and eight workgroups who developed a vision for our county’s future as well as recommendations for achieving it. During the public review periods and hearings, we received many suggestions for improving the LFMP. We considered every one, adopting those that we agreed would most improve the plan.

Continued public participation is essential for ensuring that the Livable Frederick comprehensive planning effort continues to reflect our county’s shared values and goals. We look forward to hearing from you as we begin work on the comprehensive plan map as well as the community, corridor, large area, and functional plans that—together with the LFMP—will offer a clear direction for Frederick County in the face of future change.

For the Frederick County Planning Commission:

Bob White, Chair

Carole Jaar Sepe, Vice Chair

Sharon Kemper Suarez, Secretary

Terry Bowie

Craig Hicks

Joel Rensberger

Sam Tressler III