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Board of Appeals upholds planning director in Drift Inn off-site sign appeal
Summary
St. Mary's County Board of Appeals voted to uphold the planning director's decision that an off-site advertising sign for the Drift Inn was permitted in error and did not comply with the comprehensive zoning ordinance; the board directed staff to prepare an order and noted a 30-day appeal window after signing.
The St. Mary's County Board of Appeals on April 14 upheld the planning director's decision that an off-site advertising sign for the Drift Inn was permitted in error and did not comply with the county’s comprehensive zoning ordinance.
The board voted to affirm the director’s ruling after reviewing written memoranda and testimony from staff and the applicant. The motion, made during a continuation of ZAAP 8-2359, directs staff to prepare an order reflecting the board’s decision; the order must be signed within 60 days and will be subject to a 30-day appeal period from the signature date.
A staff attorney told the board in a written…
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