About the WFLUP

The Western Frederick study area of the County provides a planned transition from the urban and suburban nature of the City of Winchester and the rural areas west of Route 37. The intent of the plan is to preserve rural lands, resources, and views west of Route 37, and concentrate new growth, particularly new residential growth, and higher density development in areas within the limits of the Urban Development Area (UDA) and served by public utilities (within limits of Sewer and Water Service Area, or SWSA) and services.

The area of the County now collectively identified as “Western Frederick” includes new and old residences, businesses both big and small, highway commercial areas, institutional uses, rural areas with distinctive historic and natural features, and recreational amenities. The Western Frederick Land Use Plan incorporates three previously studied planning areas: Round Hill Community (last updated 2010), Western Jubal Early (2006), Route 37 West (1997) and includes the area between the City of Winchester and Route 37 and north/south of Route 522 known as “Sunnyside” (area not previously studied).

WFLUP Study Area

The study (planning) area encompasses approximately +/-6,229-acres of the County generally west of the City of Winchester, including areas inside and out of Route 37, north and south of Route 522 (North Frederick Pike), north and south of Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike), and north from Cedar Creek Grade (Route 622). The western most sections of the study area extend along Route 50 to Poorhouse Road (Route 654) and just east Wardensville Grade (Route 608). Properties included in the study area are also within the Stonewall, Gainesboro, and Back Creek Magisterial Districts.

Planning Process & Project Milestones

The Frederick County Board of Supervisors adopted the Western Frederick Land Use Plan on January 8, 2025.

Adopted land use plan & Other maps
Land Use Map	Area Facilities Map	Transportation Map