​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​
  

• Learn more about funding programs for COVID-19 Relief in the COVID-19 Relief Funding Guide.
   
• Opportunities and updates to current grant funding are available through CDBG and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. 

• Round 14 of the Adams County Agricultural Land Preservation Program is now open through July 10.

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

• Learn more about the 2020 Census. 
  
  
• ​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