LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management (LUGM) has released the first draft of the St. Mary’s 2050 Plan and is inviting the community to review the document and share feedback to help guide the final version.
St. Mary’s 2050: Charting Our Tomorrow is the County’s long-range Comprehensive Plan that will shape land use, growth, and preservation decisions through 2050 and beyond. Input gathered during this 45-day review period will play an important role in refining the plan to ensure it reflects shared priorities, values, and future needs of the community.
The draft plan is available online at www.stmaryscountymd.gov/StMarys2050. Feedback may be submitted directly through the project webpage by clicking the “Participate Now” button. This online option allows individuals to review the plan at their own pace and provide comments on key topics and recommendations. Paper copies of the plan are also available for review at all St. Mary’s County public libraries, senior centers, and the Health Hub.
In addition to online engagement, a series of in-person Open Houses will be held in February to provide opportunities to review the draft, ask questions, and share feedback directly with the project team. Details on dates, times, and locations for February are available here: https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs/2026-025NewsReleaseStMarys2050OpenHouses.pdf. Stay tuned for more dates in March!
All feedback received—both online and in person—will be considered as the plan moves toward its final draft for consideration by the Planning Commission in late spring and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County this summer.
To review the draft plan, submit feedback, and stay informed about upcoming engagement opportunities, visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov/StMarys2050.
About St. Mary’s 2050
St. Mary’s 2050: Charting Our Tomorrow is an update to the County’s Comprehensive Plan and will guide future land use and development decisions while supporting economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and quality of life. Continued engagement is a key component of creating a plan that reflects a shared vision for St. Mary’s County’s future.
