Master Plans
The County Council is the final authority on land use matters. The Council's powers include approval of area master plans, functional master plans (such as the master plan for bikeways and the master plan for historic preservation), and decisions about zoning on individual parcels. The Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee makes recommendations on all of these issues to the Council. Members of the PHED Committee.
The Montgomery County Planning Board, composed of five residents appointed by the Council and the Council's principal adviser on land use and zoning issues and makes recommendations on new or amended Master Plans to the Council. The Council has delegated some of its land use authority for detailed development to the Planning Board.
Staff Reports for each meeting is available at Council meetings page.
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Germantown Plan for the Town Sector Zone
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Draft Resolution: Germantown Plan
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Draft Resolution: Germantown Plan
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Forest Glen/Montgomery Hills Sector Plan
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Draft Resolution: Forest Glen/Montgomery Hills Sector Plan
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Meeting Dates and Staff Reports:
- Public hearing: Mar 24, 2020
- Council staff overview: Nov, 12,2019
- Worksession: Jan. 27, 2020 part 1; part 2
- PHED Committee:
- Action: March 31, 2020
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Draft Resolution: Forest Glen/Montgomery Hills Sector Plan
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Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan
Status: Approved and Adopted - April 23, 2019
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M-NCPPC Info.: Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan
Draft Resolution: Viers Mill Corridor Master Plan
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Press: Updated Vision for Veirs Mill Stresses Pedestrian Safety, Added Housing and Preserving Neighborhoods Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan Bethesda Beat, April 23, 2019 Patch.com, April 24, 2019 Montgomery Community Media
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports:
- Public hearing: Jan. 29, 2019
- Council staff overview: Jan. 29, 2019
- PHED Committee:
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- Review:
M-NCPPC Info.: Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan
Draft Resolution: Viers Mill Corridor Master Plan
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Press: Updated Vision for Veirs Mill Stresses Pedestrian Safety, Added Housing and Preserving Neighborhoods Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan Bethesda Beat, April 23, 2019 Patch.com, April 24, 2019 Montgomery Community Media
MARC Rail Communities Plan
Status: Approved and Adopted - April 30, 2019
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: MARC Rail Communities Plan
M-NCPPC Info.: MARC Rail Communities Plan
Draft Resolution: MARC Rail Communities Plan . Based on Committee recommendations. Council worksession and action scheduled for 4/30/19.
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Press: Montgomery Planning Board Sends the MARC Rail Communities Sector Plan to the County Council for Consideration
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: MARC Rail Communities Plan
M-NCPPC Info.: MARC Rail Communities Plan
Draft Resolution: MARC Rail Communities Plan . Based on Committee recommendations. Council worksession and action scheduled for 4/30/19.
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Press: Montgomery Planning Board Sends the MARC Rail Communities Sector Plan to the County Council for Consideration
Bicycle Master Plan
Status: Approved and Adopted - November 27, 2018
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M-NCPPC Info.: Bicycle Master Plan
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Press: Montgomery County Council Approves the Bicycle Master Plan
Montgomery County’s 1,100-mile bicycle master plan raises the bar. Now it needs funding
County Council Adopts Innovative Bicycle Master Plan
County Council Public Hearing for Bicycle Master Plan Scheduled for July 10
One Final Push for Moco's Bike Plan
Biking Master Plan Aims To Make Cycling Less Stressful in Montgomery County
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports:
- Public hearing: July 10, 2018
- T&E Committee: September 17, 2018
- T&E Committee: October 1, 2018
- Worksession: October 16, 2018
- Action: November 27, 2018
M-NCPPC Info.: Bicycle Master Plan
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Press: Montgomery County Council Approves the Bicycle Master Plan
Montgomery County’s 1,100-mile bicycle master plan raises the bar. Now it needs funding
County Council Adopts Innovative Bicycle Master Plan
County Council Public Hearing for Bicycle Master Plan Scheduled for July 10
One Final Push for Moco's Bike Plan
Biking Master Plan Aims To Make Cycling Less Stressful in Montgomery County
Highways and Transitways
Status: Approved and Adopted - July 24, 2018
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: Highways and Transitways (pdf)
M-NCPPC Info.: PlanWestbard
Resolution Number: 18-1215
Press: Montgomery County Council Approves Master Plan of Highways and Transitways on July 24
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: Highways and Transitways (pdf)
M-NCPPC Info.: PlanWestbard
Resolution Number: 18-1215
Press: Montgomery County Council Approves Master Plan of Highways and Transitways on July 24
Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Area Sector Plan
Status: Approved and Adopted - December 5, 2017
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Area Sector Plan (pdf)
M-NCPPC Info.: Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Area Minor Master Plan
Resolution Number: 18-978
Press: New Growth Plan Sets Stage for Development of Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Site
Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Area Minor Master Plan Approved by Montgomery County Council
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Area Sector Plan (pdf)
M-NCPPC Info.: Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Area Minor Master Plan
Resolution Number: 18-978
Press: New Growth Plan Sets Stage for Development of Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Site
Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Area Minor Master Plan Approved by Montgomery County Council
Energized Public Spaces Functional Master Plan
Status: Approved - February 13, 2018
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M-NCPPC Info.: Energized Public Spaces Functional Master Plan (EPS FMP)
Resolution Number: 18-1036
Press: Residents Invited to Comment on Parks Department's Energized Public Spaces Plan
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports:
- Public hearing: January 16, 2018
- PHED Committee: January 29, 2018
- Worksession/action: February 13, 2018
M-NCPPC Info.: Energized Public Spaces Functional Master Plan (EPS FMP)
Resolution Number: 18-1036
Press: Residents Invited to Comment on Parks Department's Energized Public Spaces Plan
White Flint 2 Sector Plan
Status: Approved - December 5, 2017
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M-NCPPC Info.: White Flint 2 Sector Plan
Resolution Number: 18-979
Press: White Flint 2 Sector Plan Approved by Montgomery County Council
Blueprint for Future White Flint Development Clears Planning Board
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports:
- Public hearing: September 19, 2017
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- Action: December 5, 2017
M-NCPPC Info.: White Flint 2 Sector Plan
Resolution Number: 18-979
Press: White Flint 2 Sector Plan Approved by Montgomery County Council
Blueprint for Future White Flint Development Clears Planning Board
Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan
Status: Approved and Adopted - December 5, 2017
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M-NCPPC Info.: Bethesda Downtown Plan
Resolution Number: 18-976
Press: County Council Approves Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan at May 25 Session
Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan Formally Approved
Five Things To Know About the Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan
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- No Staff Report for Public Hearing
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M-NCPPC Info.: Bethesda Downtown Plan
Resolution Number: 18-976
Press: County Council Approves Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan at May 25 Session
Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan Formally Approved
Five Things To Know About the Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan
Rock Spring Master Plan
Status: Approved - November 14, 2017
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M-NCPPC Info.: Rock Spring
Resolution Number: 18-964
Press: Planning Board Sends Rock Spring Master Plan to the County Council
Planning Board Signs Off on 343-Unit Apartment Building at Ourisman Ford Site Near Westfield Montgomery
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- Public hearing: June 20, 2017
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M-NCPPC Info.: Rock Spring
Resolution Number: 18-964
Press: Planning Board Sends Rock Spring Master Plan to the County Council
Planning Board Signs Off on 343-Unit Apartment Building at Ourisman Ford Site Near Westfield Montgomery
Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan
Status: Approved and Adopted - March 28, 2017
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M-NCPPC Info.: Greater Lyttonsville
Resolution Number: 18-757
Press: County Council Votes to Approve Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan
County Council Approves Lyttonsville Development Plan
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- Public Hearing: September 27, 2016
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M-NCPPC Info.: Greater Lyttonsville
Resolution Number: 18-757
Press: County Council Votes to Approve Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan
County Council Approves Lyttonsville Development Plan
Westbard Sector Plan
Status: Approved and Adopted - November 8, 2016
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: Westbard Sector Plan (pdf)
M-NCPPC Info.: Plan Westbard
Resolution Number: 18-666
Press: Montgomery County Council Unanimously Approves Westbard Sector Plan at May 3 Meeting
Montgomery Council approves disputed plan for development in Westbard
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: Westbard Sector Plan (pdf)
M-NCPPC Info.: Plan Westbard
Resolution Number: 18-666
Press: Montgomery County Council Unanimously Approves Westbard Sector Plan at May 3 Meeting
Montgomery Council approves disputed plan for development in Westbard
Montgomery Village Master Plan
Status: Approved and Adopted - February 9, 2016
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: Montgomery Village Master Plan (pdf)
M-NCPPC Info.: Montgomery Village
Resolution Number: 18-398
Press: County Council Approved Montgomery Village Master Plan and Overlay Zone on February 9
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: Montgomery Village Master Plan (pdf)
M-NCPPC Info.: Montgomery Village
Resolution Number: 18-398
Press: County Council Approved Montgomery Village Master Plan and Overlay Zone on February 9
Aspen Hill Minor Master Plan Amendment
Status: Approved and Adopted - March 31, 2015
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: Aspen Hill Minor Master Plan Amendment (pdf)
M-NCPPC Info.: Aspen Hill Minor Master Plan Amendment
Resolution Number: 18-104
Press: Montgomery County Council Approves Aspen Hill Minor Master Plan Amendment Plan Paves Way for Re-Use of Former Vitro/BAE Property
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: Aspen Hill Minor Master Plan Amendment (pdf)
M-NCPPC Info.: Aspen Hill Minor Master Plan Amendment
Resolution Number: 18-104
Press: Montgomery County Council Approves Aspen Hill Minor Master Plan Amendment Plan Paves Way for Re-Use of Former Vitro/BAE Property
Sandy Spring Rural Village Plan
Status: Approved and Adopted - February 24, 2015
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: Sandy Spring Rural Village Pla (pdf)
M-NCPPC Info.: Sandy Spring Rural Village Plan
Resolution Number: 18-65
Press: A rural village plan will breathe new life into Sandy Spring
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports: Plan: Sandy Spring Rural Village Pla (pdf)
M-NCPPC Info.: Sandy Spring Rural Village Plan
Resolution Number: 18-65
Press: A rural village plan will breathe new life into Sandy Spring
Bethesda Purple Line Station Minor Master Plan Amendment
Status: Approved and Adopted - February 11, 2014
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M-NCPPC Info.: Bethesda Purple Line Station
Resolution Number: 17-1007
Press: Council Approves Plan For Improved Bethesda Purple Line Station
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports:
- Public Hearing: January 14, 2014
- PHED Committee:
- Action: February 11, 2014
M-NCPPC Info.: Bethesda Purple Line Station
Resolution Number: 17-1007
Press: Council Approves Plan For Improved Bethesda Purple Line Station
White Oak Science Gateway Master Plan
Status: Approved and Adopted - October 7, 2014
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M-NCPPC Info.: White Oak Science Gateway
Resolution Number: 17-1240
Press: Montgomery County Council approves White Oak Science Gateway plan
Meeting Dates and Staff Reports:
- Public Hearing: February 4, 2014
- PHED Committee:
- Action: July 29, 2014
M-NCPPC Info.: White Oak Science Gateway
Resolution Number: 17-1240
Press: Montgomery County Council approves White Oak Science Gateway plan
Master Plan Archived
Master Plan Archived (2013 - 2011)
Find Your Neighborhood's Plan
Map of Communities from Montgomery Planning Organization.
Semi-Annual Report
Fall 2018 Semi-Annual Report of the Montgomery County Planning Board