Summary
The draft Dunkirk Town Center Master Plan gets its public hearing February 18, 2026 — the same night as the solid waste plan hearing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost; future development would be subject to the new adequate public facilities ordinance.
Dunkirk-area residents and businesses get a formal chance to weigh in on the town center vision.
Residents concerned about Prince Frederick traffic oppose the employment-center expansion; nearby property owners fear downzoning.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners - Aug 4, 2026
The county formally adopted its Master Plan of Town Centers, including the Prince Frederick and Dunkirk town center plans. This guides where growth and development can happen in those town centers for years to come — and sparked one commissioner's objection about Prince Frederick expansion.
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners - Jul 21, 2026
The Prince Frederick and Dunkirk town center master plans were heard, with adoption set for August 4. The flashpoint is incorporating roughly 150 acres of employment-center land into Prince Frederick — Commissioner Grasso opposes it over traffic; staff noted future zoning will control actual uses.
Planning Commission Public Hearing - Feb 18, 2026
The December 2025 draft updates the county's Town Centers chapter and the Dunkirk Town Center Master Plan, which guide future development, zoning, and design in Dunkirk. The draft was released for public hearing and comment.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda - Jan 21, 2026
The draft Dunkirk Town Center Master Plan gets its public hearing February 18, 2026 — the same night as the solid waste plan hearing.
Related development
Master Plan of Town Centers — Prince Frederick and Dunkirk Town Center Master Plans
The plans set the framework for future growth, density, and development within the Prince Frederick and Dunkirk town centers.
Chapter 1: Town Centers and Chapter 3: Dunkirk Town Center Master Plan (Dec 2025 Draft)
The boundary change itself doesn't add development, but commissioners want to know what could be built on the parkland before signing off.
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