​About Us

The Office of Planning and Development comprehensively guides planning policy for the County to promote economic development, strengthen communities, and protect resources. We strive to enhance the quality of life for the residents while conserving the uniqueness of Adams County.

The following are some of the primary responsibilities of the Planning Office:

• Comprehensive Planning
• Subdivision/Land Development and Other Types of Reviews
• Agricultural Land Preservation - Rural Resources
• GIS
• Zoning
• Transportation
• Solid Waste/ Recycling (Environmental Services)
• Housing and Community Development Grants 
• Conservation District

​Department News​
  

• Request for Public Comment - Notice of 8-Step Review For Wetlands: Read the Final Notice and Project Description​​ of a proposed activity in a wetland for the 2019 CDBG Program, Biglerville Borough Sewer Line Replacement project. Comments accepted through November 30, 2020.
  

• Virtual Workshop, December 9th: Fair Housing Compliance for Landlords

• Learn more about funding programs for COVID-19 Relief in the COVID-19 Relief Funding Guide.
  

• We are accepting electronic submission of subdivision and land development plans! Visit this page to learn more. 

• ​FFY 2019 Obligation Report is available, listing those transportation projects approved by the federal government for reimbursement. ​

• Submitting an SLD Plan
• SLD Plans Submitted for Review
• Adams County Plans
• Studies and Publications
• Recycling Information Brochure
• Map Gallery
• Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
• Title VI
• Municipal Staff Assignments
• Staff Listing
• Internships