Montgomery County Planning Department Email Format
Architecture and PlanningMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
Montgomery County Planning Department operates within the architecture and planning sector, focusing on developing plans and policies to guide land use, zoning, historic preservation, and related resources in Montgomery County. Its work blends research, public input, and professional expertise to shape the built environment so that communities can accommodate growth while preserving existing assets, with services that benefit homeowners, landowners, and residents. Based in Wheaton, Maryland, the department is part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, an independent state agency that enables nonpartisan recommendations to local elected officials. As the planning arm of a regional planning framework, it emphasizes forward-looking, sustainable approaches to growth and land use, and has recently engaged in recognizing achievements through awards for sustainability and design excellence.