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Commission discusses zoning text amendment to classify private schools and educational uses; no vote
Summary
Planning staff presented draft definitions and proposed locations for private schools and other educational uses in the zoning ordinance. Commissioners asked for a printed draft and more time for review; no formal action was taken beyond discussion and direction to staff.
Caroline County planning staff brought draft zoning text amendments on Feb. 27 to define private schools and a broader category of educational uses and to identify where each would be allowed across zoning districts. The commission provided comments and requested staff produce a printed draft for closer review; no formal vote or public hearing was held.
Planner Leon Hughes and County Planner Craig Pennington explained the effort responds to gaps and ambiguities in the existing ordinance. Staff said the county currently defines “private school” but does not list private…
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