Every resident of Cambridge is invited to participate in next week's Comprehensive Plan process. If you're new to the idea of a Comprehensive Plan, we've got you covered with some of the basics.
You can get more information at our project website.
A full schedule of public events, times and locations can be found here!
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
A Comprehensive Plan is an official policy document adopted by the city that outlines how land and resources should be used and developed over time. It serves as a blueprint for future growth, infrastructure and community development, ensuring that decisions are made in a coordinated and sustainable way.
What are the Legal Requirements for the Comprehensive Plan?
In Maryland, cities like Cambridge use three key tools to manage land use: A Comprehensive or Master Plan, a Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.
According to state law, every Comprehensive Plan must include:
- Goals and Objectives
- Land Use
- Housing
- Transportation
- Community Facilities
- Development Regulations
- Areas of Critical State Concern
- Sensitive Areas
- Fisheries
- Implementation Strategies
- Development Capacity Analysis
- Municipal Growth
- Water and Resources
How Can residents get involved in the Comprehensive Plan process?
Public Participation is essential to shaping Cambridge’s future. As we begin updating the Comprehensive Plan, residents are encouraged to get involved in a variety of ways, from attending public meetings and hearings, joining listening sessions, submitting written comments, and more… Your input will help guide the decisions that affect our city’s growth and development.