WHEATON
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND VICINITY
COMPREHENSIVE
AMENDMENT TO THE SECTOR PLAN
Approved
June 26, 1990 and Adopted September 13, 1990
This
publication contains the text, with supporting figures
and tables, for the Approved and Adopted Comprehensive
Amendment to the Sector Plan for the Wheaton Central
Business District and Vicinity, which will replace the1978
Sector Plan for the same area. This Plan recommends
the preservation and retention of the retail Marketplace
in Wheaton. It permits some growth without sacrificing
the qualities that give Wheaton its special character.
The Plan recommends that new development be directed
to areas of greatest transit accessibility.
Please
be aware that the page numbering shown on each page
does not apply to this media. The numbers shown at the
bottom of each page do not correspond to the printed
version of the Master Plan. The complete document is
represented by the index below.
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| FRONT
COVER |
| ABSTRACT |
| TABLE
OF CONTENTS |
PLAN
SUMMARY
Plan Highlights |
| INTRODUCTION |
BACKGROUND
The Planning Process in Montgomery County
Area History
Recent Planning History
Existing Land Use and General Description of the Sector
Plan Area
Summary of Key Indicators |
SECTOR
PLAN FOR THE WHEATON CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Plan Vision
The Concept Plan
Goals |
LAND
USE AND ZONING PLAN
Land Use and Zoning Objectives
Commercial Land Use
Mixed Land Use
Office Land Use
Residential Land Use
Urban Design Guidelines
The Zoning Plan
Zoning and Development |
TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
Transportation Objectives
The Transportation Plan
Highway Plan
Parking System
Bicycle Network |
COMMUNITY
FACILITIES PLAN
Community Facility Objectives
Child Care
Schools
Fire/Rescue
Police
Library
Post Office
Community Service Center
Parks, Open Space and Recreation |
ENVIRONMENTAL
PLAN
Environmental Objectives
Air Quality
Noise
Stormwater and Sewer
Sanitary Sewerage System Capacity |
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION PLAN
Historic Preservation Objectives
The Amendment |
APPENDICES
A. Procedure for Development of Highway Plan
B. Summary of Improvements to Intersections
C. Improvements to Intersections
D. Right-of-Way
E. Resolutions of Approval and Adoption |
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BACK
COVER
|
LIST
OF TABLES AND CHARTS
TABLE 1. Wheaton CBD Area Population Forecast by
Age; Household Population, 1987- 2010
TABLE 2. Wheaton CBD Area Population Forecast by
Age; Household Population Percent Distribution, 1987-2010
TABLE 3. Summary of Transportation Strategies
CHART 1. Existing Land Use
CHART 2. Effects of Metro Extension to Glenmont |
LIST
OF FIGURES
1. Sector Plan Location
2. Sector Plan Area
3. Existing Land Use
4. Concept Plan
5. Land Use Plan
6. The Urban Design Concept Plan
7. The Pedestrian Network
8. Existing Zoning
9. Proposed Zoning Plan
10. Metro Station Plan
11. 1989 Average Daily Traffic
12. 1989 P.M. Peak Hour Volume
13. Proposed Highway Improvements
14. Existing Off-Street Parking
15. Proposed Bicycle Network
16. Community Facilities Plan
17. Historic Resources
18. Proposed Street and Highway Plan |
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