In accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 9 of the Natural Resources Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (also known as the Program Open Space Law), the 2005 Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan has been prepared to inventory and assess the County's recreational, agricultural, and natural resources and the programs and policies that affect them. The plan seeks to identify the extent to which these programs and policies are helping to reach State and local goals for preserving and enhancing the resources. Finally, the plan recommends actions that Carroll County and the State of Maryland can take to reach these goals more quickly and more effectively. Completion of this plan not only meets the requirements of State law, thereby making the County eligible for Program Open Space funds, but also will serve as a useful planning tool for recreational, agricultural, and natural resource programs and policies. The following links will guide you through the various chapters, maps, tables, and appendices that comprise the document. Questions about the plan can be directed to Daphne Daly, Comprehensive Planner via:Phone: 410-386-2145 Email: ddaly@ccg.carr.org Mail: Carroll County Department of Planning 225 N. Center Street Westminster, MD 21157 Letter from the Commissioners Table of Contents (Adobe Acrobat File - 119,778 bytes) Executive Summary (Adobe Acrobat File - 196,143 bytes) Chapter I - Introduction to the Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (Adobe Acrobat File - 166,506 bytes) Chapter II - Framework for the Local Plan (Adobe Acrobat File - 261,916 bytes) Chapter III - Recreation, Parks and Open Space (Adobe Acrobat File - 302,080 bytes) Chapter IV - Agricultural Land Preservation (Adobe Acrobat File - 305,879 bytes) Chapter V - Natural Resource Conservation (Adobe Acrobat File - 256,066 bytes) Chapter VI - Summary: Synthesis of Three Elements (Adobe Acrobat File - 133,753 bytes) Maps: Regional Orientation(Adobe Acrobat File - 842,345 bytes) Wetlands & Streams (Adobe Acrobat File - 1,440,794 bytes) Forested Areas & Steep Slope Soils (Adobe Acrobat File - 1,143,401 bytes) Existing Use of Land (Adobe Acrobat File - 5,465,015 bytes) Carbonate Rock Areas (Adobe Acrobat File - 892,979 bytes) Water Resource Management Area Guidance Map (Adobe Acrobat File - 347,137 bytes) Sensitive Species Project Review Areas (Adobe Acrobat File - 842,345 bytes) Planning Context (Adobe Acrobat File - 765,826 bytes) Carroll County Master Plan 2000 (Adobe Acrobat File - 820,130 bytes) Agricultural Land Preservation, Rural Legacy, and Land Trust Easements (Adobe Acrobat File - 746,448 bytes) Water & Sewer Service Areas (Adobe Acrobat File - 902,345 bytes) Proposed Greenway, Bicycle, & Pedestrian Facilities Network Plan (Adobe Acrobat File - 1,068,518 bytes) Park Facilities & Recreation Planning Areas (Adobe Acrobat File - 859,697 bytes) Trail Maps: Cape Horn Park(Adobe Acrobat File - 1,760,314 bytes) Community Fitness Trail (Adobe Acrobat File - 1,799,461 bytes) Freedom Park (Adobe Acrobat File - 1,836,470 bytes) Gillis Falls (Adobe Acrobat File - 1,389,182 bytes) Hashawha Environmental Area (Adobe Acrobat File - 1,395,657 bytes) Piney Run Park (Adobe Acrobat File - 1,412,025 bytes) Piney Run Undeveloped Area (Adobe Acrobat File - 1,399,619 bytes) Sandymount Park (Adobe Acrobat File - 2,211,688 bytes) Union Mills (Adobe Acrobat File - 2,296,874 bytes) Tables: Supply Report(Adobe Acrobat File - 90,597 bytes) Demand Report (Adobe Acrobat File - 82,580 bytes) Needs Analysis (Adobe Acrobat File - 88,240 bytes) Acquisition, Development, and Rehabilitation Priorities (Adobe Acrobat File - 112,055 bytes) Public Participation Summary Table (Adobe Acrobat File - 66,662 bytes) Appendices: Appendix I - Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives Related to Parks & Recreation and Natural Resources(Adobe Acrobat File - 148,073 bytes) Appendix II - Parks and Recreation Capital Projects (Adobe Acrobat File - 188,918 bytes) Appendix III - Municipal Open Space Requirements (Adobe Acrobat File - 146,648 bytes) Appendix IV - Inventory of Recreational Facilities (Adobe Acrobat File - 702,373 bytes) |
2005 Land Preservation, Parks & Recreation Plan