Draft Resolution to Approve the 2024-2028 Growth and Infrastructure Policy Available on Council’s Website

The 2024-2028 Growth and Infrastructure Policy is the set of guidelines adopted by the County for administering the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. The purpose of the policy is to ensure that the County’s public infrastructure is adequate to meet the demands of new development. The Growth and Infrastructure Policy is updated every four years to reflect the latest growth patterns and trends in the County. 

The Montgomery County Code requires the Planning Board to approve and send to the Council a recommended Growth and Infrastructure Policy by Aug. 1. The Planning Board submitted their recommended draft policy on Aug. 1, 2024. The Planning Board often recommends other legislative changes concurrent with its recommended changes to the Growth and Infrastructure Policy. Bill 16-24, which was introduced to the Council on Sept. 10, is the Planning Board’s recommended changes to the impact tax law.  

The Council’s Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) Committee held a series of meetings on Sept. 16, Sept. 23 and Oct. 7 to review the 2024-2028 Growth and Infrastructure Policy. The Council held meetings on Oct. 15 and 22 to review the policy. In addition, the Council took straw votes on the 2024-2028 Growth and Infrastructure Policy on Oct. 22.