Approved and Adopted
Takoma Park Master Plan
December 2000

Table of Contents Menu
Front Matter Plan Highlights
Plan Introduction Plan Recommendations
Plan Implementation Appendices
Background Supplements List of Figures
List of Tables

Front Matter
 

Plan Highlights
Overview
Community Preservation, Stability and Character
Commercial and Institutional Centers
Community Facilities, Parks, and Environmental Resources
Neighborhood-Friendly Circulation  

Plan Introduction
Planning Context
The Role of a Master Plan
Master Planning Process
     Relationship to Other Plans
     Outreach Program
     Overarching Issues
     Next Steps

Plan Recommendations
Introduction to Plan Recommendations
Community Preservation, Stability, and Character
     Introduction to the Theme
     Land Use and Neighborhood Preservation
          Land Use and Zoning
          Revitalization and Diversity
          Neighborhood Protection
     Flower Avenue Neighborhoods (in Takoma Park)
     Carroll Avenue South Neighborhoods 33
      New Hampshire Avenue Neighborhoods 34
      Historic Resources
           History of Takoma Park
           Historic District
Commercial and Institutional Centers
     Introduction to the Theme
     Commercial Revitalization
     Takoma Old Town
     Takoma Junction
     Municipal Center/Maple Avenue Area
     Flower Village
     Erie and Merrimac Centers
     Takoma/Langley Crossroads
     Sligo Creek Parkway at New Hampshire Avenue
     Ethan Allen Avenue Gateway at New Hampshire Avenue
     Maryland Gateway at Eastern and New Hampshire Avenues
     Washington Adventist Hospital/Columbia Union College
     Montgomery College at Takoma Park
Community Facilities, Parks, and Environmental Resources
     Introduction to the Theme
     Community Facilities
     Parks and Open Space
         Stream Valley Parks
         Existing Parks
         Future Parks
         City Parks
     Environmental Resources
          Air Quality
          Noise
          Community Water and Sewer
          Trees and Forest Conservation
          Environmental Standards for Building Design
          Water Quality/Stormwater Management
Neighborhood Friendly Circulation Systems
     Introduction to the Theme
     Traffic Circulation
     Pedestrian System
          Master Plan Area Sidewalks and Trails
          Streetscape Treatments
     Bikeway System
     Public Transportation
 
Plan Implementation
Zoning
     Sectional Map Amendment
     Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
Interjurisdictional Coordination
Historic Preservation
Annual Growth Policy
Framework for Action
 

Appendices
A. Existing Land Use
B. Zoning*
C. Selected Terminology
D. Historic Resources Designation Discussion*
     1. Historic Preservation Designation Criteria
     2. Implementation of the Master Plan for Historic Preservation
E. Environmental Discussion of Policies and Regulations*
     1. Air Quality
     2. Trees and Forest Conservation
     3. Environmental Standards for Building Design
     4. Water Quality and Storm Water Management
F. Bikeway Plan--Detailed Recommendations*
G. Silver Spring/Takoma Park Transportation and Circulation Report, August 1999
H. County Council Approval Resolution
I. M-NCPPC Resolution to Adopt Master Plan

* These sections are incorporated by reference in the Master Plan.

 

Background Supplements
(Available separately from the Information Section at The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland)

A. Glossary of Planning Terms, July 1994
B. Proposed Urban Park and Open Space Concept for Silver Spring and Takoma Park, July 1997
C. Commercial Economic Health Assessment, Takoma Park and East Silver Spring, May 1998
D. Purpose and Outreach Strategy Report, Takoma Park Master Plan, July 1998
E. County-wide Park Trails Plan, July 1998
F. An Assessment of Housing and Resident Population in East Silver Spring and Takoma Park, February 1999
G. Pedestrian Routes and Bikeways Supplement to East Silver Spring and Takoma Park Master Plans, Preliminary Study, 2001

 

List of Maps
1. Overall Master Plan Concept
2. Areas Recommended for Zoning Changes
3. Silver Spring/Takoma Park Master Plan Areas

Community Preservation, Stability, and Character
4. Existing Land Use
5. Proposed Zoning
6. Community Preservation, Stability, and Character
7. Location of Multi-Family Properties

Commercial and Institutional Centers
8. Commercial and Institutional Centers
9. Old Town and Takoma Junction
10. Municipal Center, Maple Avenue Area, and Adventist Campus
11. Flower Village and Clifton Park Crossroads Center
12. Takoma/Langley Crossroads and Merrimac Center
13. Ethan Allen Avenue Gateway and Sligo Center
14. Maryland Gateway at Eastern and New Hampshire Avenues
15. Montgomery College--Takoma Park Campus

Community Facilities, Parks, and Open Space
16. Community Facilities and Parks
17. Existing Community Facilities
18. Existing Parkland
19. Urban Forestry Concept
Neighborhood-Friendly Circulation
20. Neighborhood-Friendly Circulation
21. Forecast Intersection Congestion
22. Road Classifications
23. Pedestrian System Framework
24. Bikeway System Framework
25. Fenton Street and Metropolitan Branch Trail Alignment at Montgomery College
26. Existing and Potential Transit Routes

Appendix A -- Existing Land Use
27. Existing Land Use-Area A
28. Existing Land Use-Area B
29. Existing Land Use-Area C
30. Existing Land Use-Area D
31. Existing Land Use-Area E
32. Existing Land Use-Area F
33. Existing Land Use-Area G
34. Existing Land Use-Area H
35. Existing Land Use-Area I

Appendix B -- Zoning
36. Existing Zoning Area A
37. Proposed Zoning Area A
38. Existing Zoning Area B
39. Proposed Zoning Area B
40. Existing Zoning Area C
41. Proposed Zoning Area C
42. Existing Zoning Area D
43. Proposed Zoning Area D
44. Existing Zoning Area E
45. Proposed Zoning Area E
46. Existing Zoning Area F
47. Proposed Zoning Area F
48. Existing Zoning Area G
49. Proposed Zoning Area G
50. Existing Zoning Area H
51. Proposed Zoning Area H
52. Existing Zoning Area I
53. Proposed Zoning Area I

Appendix F -- Bikeway Plan
Bikeway System--Framework--Type of Bikeways
Bikeway System--Framework--Existing and Proposed

List of Figures
1. The Takoma Park Master Plan Process
2. University Boulevard and New Hampshire Avenue Streetscape Concept
3. Piney Branch Road and Carroll Avenue Green Streetscape Concept
4. Flower, Carroll, and Maple Avenues Streetscape Concept

 

List of Tables
1. Commercial Area Land Use and Zoning Recommendations - Sites 1 and 2
2. Commercial Area Land Use and Zoning Recommendations - Sites 3 and 4
3. Commercial Area Land Use and Zoning Recommendations - Sites 5 and 6
4. Commercial Area Land Use and Zoning Recommendations - Sites 7 to 12
5. Park Acreage
6. Roadway Classifications