Comprehensive Plan

1. Introduction
Overview
Use of a Comprehensive Plan
Study Area
Location
City History
Socio-Economic Profile

2. Visions and Goals
Introduction
Plan Preparation
Visions and Goals

3. The Plan
Development of This Plan
The Planning Context: State of Maryland and Harford County
The Plan for The City

3a. Municipal Growth Element
Purpose of the Municipal Growth Element
Anticipated Future Municipal Growth Areas Outside of Existing Corporate Limits
Past Growth Patterns
Capacity of Land Area Available For Development
Public Services And Infrastructure Needed
Financing Mechanisms
Relationship of Long-Term Development Policy And City's Future Character

4. Implementation
Introduction
Recommendations
Implementation Authority and Process
Land Use Versus Zoning Designations
Capital Improvement Program
Annexation
Other Implementation Tools
Coordination and Community Involvement

5. Community Facilities
Overview
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Museums and Cultural Facilities
Schools
Public Buildings
Health Services

6. Water Resources
Introduction
Recommendations
Water Treatment and Distribution
Wastewater Collection System and Treatment
Stormwater Management and Nutrient Reduction
Supporting Resources
Appendix

7. Transportation
Introduction
Recommendations
Street System
Rail Services
Bus Network
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
Aviation Facilities
Water Transportation

8. Mineral Resources
Introduction
Recommendations

9. Historic Preservation
Introduction
Recommendations
Supporting Visions, Goals, and Objectives
Historic Preservation For Urban Properties
Historic Preservation For Rural Properties

10. Sensitive Areas
Introduction
Recommendations
Sensitive Areas

11. Housing
Introduction
Recommendations
Profiles of Selected Characteristics and Trends

12. Economic Development
Introduction
Recommendations
Background
Business Support Services
Downtown Business District
Tourism
Medical
Industrial
Route 40 Commercial Corridor
Corporate, Technology, Research and Development

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