​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)
• Grants
• Conservation District

​Department News​

• A new Round of the Parks, Recreation, and Green Space Grant Program is open until April 22, 2019.

• The online Public Survey for the Economic Impact Assessment of the Equine Industry in Adams County is now available for those involved in equine-related activities in Adams County.

• The December 2018 Draft of the Central Adams Joint Comprehensive Plan has been submitted to the municipalities.
  
  
• Learn about our Veteran Burial Site project and interactive map.
  
  
• DRAFT Arendtsville Borough - Butler Township Joint Zoning Ordinance is available to view and comment.   
  
  
• Check our new Adams County Funding Resource Directory.
  

• Submitting an SLD Plan
• Adams County Plans
• Studies and Publications
• Recycling Brochure
• Map Gallery
• Title VI
• Municipal Staff Assignments
• Staff Listing
• Internships