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St. Mary's County adopts comprehensive zoning and subdivision ordinances after debate; vote 4-1
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners adopted a comprehensive zoning ordinance, a companion subdivision ordinance and updated zoning maps to implement the county's April comprehensive plan. The board approved the ordinances 4-1, and staff said several later text amendments are likely for issues raised during debate.
The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary's County on Aug. 31 adopted a new comprehensive zoning ordinance, a revised subdivision ordinance and updated zoning maps to implement the county's recently adopted comprehensive plan. The ordinances are scheduled to take effect Sept. 14, 2010.
The action implements a package of changes that county staff said aims to preserve rural character while directing growth to designated centers. County planning staff described the ordinances as expanding farm-related uses, creating a transitional RLT zone between growth areas and the Rural Preservation District (RPD), adding rural subdivision design standards and strengthening standards for recreation, parking and lighting in growth centers.
"It gives us great pleasure to present to you, on behalf of the community, the comprehensive zoning ordinance and…
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