The Odenton Town Center (OTC) provides planning and implementation guidance for development, the protection of natural resources, efficient transportation networks, a sustainable community, a vibrant economy, and provides a basis for planning public expenditures needed to support future growth.
2023 Odenton Town Center Master Plan & Code Revision Update
Background
The Office of Planning and Zoning is in the process of updating the 2016 Odenton Town Center Master Plan. During the past year, OPZ staff have been working with staff in the Office of Law on the preparation of legislation for the Odenton Town Center Master Plan and the corresponding Code provisions for Articles 17 and 18 to implement the plan. All previous Odenton plans included both Master Plan language and development requirements. The goal for the current update to the Master Plan was to maintain Master Plan language in the Master Plan and move all development requirements to the Code. During an internal County review, it was determined that certain requirements were not suitable for the Code. The County’s Code does not contain any design requirements.
As a result, the following requirements will stay within the Master Plan:
- Urban Design Requirements
- Architectural Requirements
- Landscaping Requirements that supersede or supplement language in the Landscaping Manual
- Historic Preservation Design Requirements
Upcoming Events
- October 2023: Tentative time frame for Introduction of the Odenton Town Center Master Plan and Code revisions bills to the County Council.
Past Events
Planning Advisory Board deliberation: August 9, 2023
The Office of Planning and Zoning presented a summary of written testimony. The PAB deliberated and voted 5-0 to recommend approval.
Planning Advisory Board presentation: July 26, 2023
The Office of Planning and Zoning presented a new chapter, Development Requirements, of the draft Odenton Town Center Master Plan to the PAB. Oral testimony was received at the meeting and the written comment period was opened until August 2, 2023.
Public Comment on Draft Article 17 and Draft Article 18 Code revisions: July 14 - August 2, 2023.
Planning Advisory Board deliberation: May 10, 2023
The Office of Planning and Zoning presented a summary of written testimony. The PAB deliberated and voted 4-0 to recommend approval.
- Meeting recording
- PAB Deliberation Letter (will be posted shortly)
Planning Advisory Board presentation: April 26, 2023
The Office of Planning and Zoning presented the draft Odenton Town Center Master Plan to the PAB. Oral testimony was received at the meeting and the written comment period was opened until May 9, 2023.
Preliminary Draft of the Odenton Town Center Master Plan comment period: March 24, 2022 - April 25, 2022
The Office of Planning and Zoning held a public comment period for Preliminary Draft of the 2022 Odenton Town Center Master Plan and corresponding updates to the County Code in the Spring of 2022. Below are links to the documents that were available for public comment.
Preliminary Draft Plan public meeting: April 6, 2022
The Office of Planning and Zoning on Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 PM held a public meeting to share information about key changes and next steps, and to receive comments about the Preliminary Draft.
Contact Us
- Please email otc@aacounty.org if you have any questions or comments regarding the OTC Master Plan update.
- For questions regarding the Odenton Town Center Advisory Committee meetings, contact Long Range Planning: Mark Wildonger 410-222-7432
- For development-related questions, contact the Development Division: 410-222-7485