The Department of Planning & Development is responsible for current and long-range land use planning for the unincorporated area in the County. The primary long-range planning effort is the preparation and maintenance of the County’s Comprehensive Plan. A Comprehensive Plan is a policy adopted by County Council which outlines where and what types of growth are appropriate for the future. The Comprehensive Plan serves as the foundation for how land is developed and the location of public facilities such as schools, parks and related government buildings.
Another important part of land use planning is the subdivision of property. The land development regulations governing how property is subdivided is contained in the County’s Land Development Regulations. The regulations are also known by the term "subdivision regulations". These rules govern how property is developed and how infrastructure, like roads, drainage and utilities are provided as part of creating development.
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