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FoFC’s testimony on the 2011 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Review in their consideration of 193 rezoning applications

Response to Frederick County Commissioners Young, Gray, Smith, DeLauter and Shreve, ref:  the 2011 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Review in their consideration of 193 rezoning applications Share and Enjoy:

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FoFC’s summary opinion on rezoning process and proposals

Response to Frederick County Commissioners Young, Gray, Smith, DeLauter and Shreve, ref:  the 2011 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Review in their consideration of 193 rezoning applications Share and Enjoy:

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Citizen strongly opposes rezoning and uncontrolled growth – and questions Commissioner Young’s motives

Comprehensive Plan Changes   I have read the paper and watched the news pertaining to national politics and have been very frustrated with the direction politicians are taking this country and the impact that big business has on political decisions. I feel like I can’t make a difference on the national level but that I [...]

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Call for your opinion on the northern annexations!

“Classic sprawl…look for problems to come” says Commissioner Gray; Commissioners Young, Shreve, Smith and DeLauter allow Crum and Thatcher Farm development to proceed Share and Enjoy:

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“Classic sprawl…look for problems to come”; BOCC allows development on Crum and Thatcher Farms immediately

Click here for information on the citizen complaint against the northern annexations. Share and Enjoy:

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PlanMaryland now in implementation phase

Draft Planning Area Guidelines to help local governments prioritize actions The draft guidelines are intended to assist local governments in identifying PlanMaryland Planning Areas in their jurisdictions. Share and Enjoy:

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Citizen shares cautionary tale about poor infrastructure planning and links to municipal bankruptcy

January 10, 2010 Board of County Commissioners of Frederick County, Maryland My name is Peter Currer and I am a new resident of Maryland and Frederick County.  I live at the new development, Linton at Ballenger Creek. Share and Enjoy:

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Gazette LTE: Citizen says “Don’t ruin county with development”

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01-08-12 Citizen shares opinion on rezoning proposals: will damage Frederick County

January 9, 2012 by FofFC  
Filed under Changes in Comprehensive Zoning 2011

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How limiting pollution encourages job growth, report by CBF

Debunking the “Job Killer” Myth How Pollution Limits Encourage Jobs in the Chesapeake Bay Region Share and Enjoy:

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