The Charles County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed new zoning for Hughesville Village on Monday, April 10 at 6 p.m. in the Charles County Government Building (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata).
The purpose of the zoning is to promote a traditional, walkable pattern of development in the village, as envisioned by the Hughesville Village Revitalization Plan, adopted by the County Commissioners in 2007. The new zoning will promote the transformation of Old Leonardtown Road into a pedestrian-friendly “Main Street”; help promote redevelopment of existing properties; allow for supporting residential uses; and promote employment for the village and surrounding area by maintaining existing industrial land for this purpose. The proposed zoning would also encourage village scale and character, by providing pedestrian-friendly storefront design and amenities; providing sidewalks; requiring ample landscaping along the frontage of properties; and generally ensuring that the scale of development is compatible with the existing development in the village.
The new zoning is intended to encourage new development while at the same time, preserve the existing village scale and character. The proposed Hughesville Village Zoning District consists of four Sub-Zones: Core, Gateway, Residential, and Employment.
More information on the proposed zoning and proposed map can be found on the county website at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/pgm/planning/hughesville-village-revitalization-plan-and-implementation.
Citizens wishing to make oral or written comments are encouraged to attend the public hearing. For more information about the public hearing, contact Amy Blessinger at BlessingA@CharlesCountyMD.gov or 301-645-0650. Citizens with special needs, contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.