General Development Plan 2008 - Table of Contents |
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| Chapter 1: Introduction - Pages 1 - 8 |
| Purpose and Contents
State Planning Requirements
The Planning Framework
GDP Planning Process
Structure of the GDP |
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| Chapter 2: Overview of Anne Arundel County - Pages 9 - 24 |
| | Historical and Current Growth Trends
Significant Changes Since 1997
Key Land Use Planning Initiatives Since 1997
Major Trends for the Next 10 Years
Vision for 2009 and Beyond |
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| Chapter 3: Balanced Growth and Sustainability - Pages 25 - 46 |
| Balancing Land Use, Growth and Fiscal Policies |
| | Current Land Use Pattern
Development Holding Capacity
Fiscal Impact of Growth |
| Balancing Economic Development Opportunities
Balancing Housing Opportunities |
| | Housing Overview
Residential Building Trends
Housing Affordability
Addressing Workforce Housing Needs
Balancing Land Preservation |
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| Chapter 4: Community Preservation and Enhancement - Page 47 - 58 |
| Commercial Revitalization
Neighborhood Conservation
Preserving Rural Areas
Protecting Historic Resources |
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| Chapter 5: Environmental Stewardship - Pages 59 - 84 |
| Watershed Protection |
| | Watershed Management Plans |
| Sensitive Areas |
| | Streams and Stream Buffers
100 - Year Floodplain
Habitats of Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species
Steep Slopes
Wetlands
Jabez Branch |
| Greenways, Open Space and Forest Conservation
Air Quality
Noise
Mineral Resources
Sustainable Development |
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| Chapter 6: Quality Public Services- Pages 85 - 110 |
| Public Education
Recreation and Parks Facilities
Library Services
Health Care Services
Senior Citizens Services
Public Safety Services |
| | Fire Protection and Emergency Services
Police Protection and Crime Prevention |
| Public Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Services |
| | Water and Sewer Facilities
Solid Waste Facilities |
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| Chapter 7: The Land Use Plan - Pages 111 - 128 |
| Purpose and Description of the Land Use Plan
Relationship of the Land Use Plan and Comprehensive Zoning
The 2009 Land Use Plan |
| | Key Land Use Plan Changes for 2009 |
| Development Policy Areas |
| | Targeted Growth AreasManaged Growth AreasRural Areas |
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| Chapter 8: Priority Preservation Areas - Pages 129 - 144 |
| Overview
The Planning Framework for Agricultural Preservation
Implementation Programs for Agricultural Preservation |
| | Easement Acquisition Programs
Existing Funding Mechanisms
Land Use Controls and Policies
Marketing and Public Outreach
Program Management and Interagency Coordination |
| Priority Preservation AreasProgram Evaluation and Strategies to Meet Preservation Goals |
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| Chapter 9: The Transportation Plan - Pages 145 - 180 |
| Land Use and Transportation Interaction
The Highway Network |
| | Functional Classification
Design of Roadways
Level of Service
Highway Improvement Projects |
| Transit Service |
| | Fixed Guideway Transit
Bus Transit |
| Rideshare Car and Van Pooling |
| | The Annapolis Regional Transportation Management Association (ARTMA)
Baltimore/Washington International Business Partnership (BWIP) |
| Airports |
| | BWI Thurgood Marshall International Airport
Tipton Airport |
| Pedestrian and Bicycle Network
Mobile Source Air Quality
Plan Recommendations |
| | Transportation Functional Master Plan
Priority Highway Improvement Corridors
Transportation Demand Management Strategies |
| Other Goals, Policies, and Actions |
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Chapter 10: The Water Resources Plan - Pages 181 - 224 |
| IntroductionPlanning Framework for Watershed Protection |
| | General Development Plan
Water and Sewer Master Plan
Stormwater Regulations
Septic System Strategic Plan
Total Maximum Daily Loads
State Antidegradation Policy and Tier II Waters
Watershed Management Plans
Stream and Subwatershed Assessment and Ranking
Targeted Nutrient Reduction Implementation Plans |
| Assessment of Water Supply Capacity |
| | Groundwater Supply, Demand, and Capacity
Individual Wells
Public Water System
Other Water Supply Systems
Wellhead Protection |
| Wastewater Demand and Capacity |
| | Public SewerSeptic Systems |
| Current and Projected Pollutant Loads |
| | Water Reclamation Facility LoadsOnsite Sewage Disposal System (Septic) LoadsNonpoint Source Loads and the Assimilative Capacity |
| Mitigation Plans |
| | Water SupplyWater Reclamation FacilitiesSeptic SystemsNonpoint Source Loads |
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| Chapter 11: Concurrency Management Plan - Pages 225 - 252 |
| Method of Analysis and Information Sources
Level of Service Standards and Analysis of Existing and Future Demand |
| | Public Roads
Public Schools
Fire and EMS Service
Stormwater Management |
| Long Range Capital Improvement Needs
Existing Funding Sources
Potential Revenue Strategies |
| | Income Taxes
Transfer and/or Recordation Taxes
Property Taxes
Special District Property Tax
Local Sales and Service Taxes
Hotel/Motel Tax
Bonds
Impact Fees
Excise Taxes
Charges for Service and Other Fees
Utilities (for Stormwater and Transportation) |
| Evaluation of Revenue Strategies |
| | Results of Evaluation |
| Recommendations for a Comprehensive Concurrency Management Program |
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Chapter 12: Implementation Plan - Pages 253 - 258 |
| The GDP and the Overall Planning Framework
Methods of Implementation
Plan Administration
Implementation Schedule
Progress Management and Tracking |
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Appendix A - Page 279 |
