​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 Department consists of four Divisions, 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​

• Submitting an SLD Plan
• Adams County Plans
• Studies and Publications
• Recycling and Soild Waste Disposal Information
• Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
• Title VI
• Municipal Staff Assignments
• Staff Listing​