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Pocomoke Council advances second reading to place temporary moratorium on Planning and Zoning actions amid director vacancy

5711240 · September 3, 2025
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Summary

At a council meeting, Pocomoke City presented a second-reading resolution to impose a temporary moratorium on site-plan approvals, rezoning and annexations while the Planning and Zoning Director position is vacant; the measure would suspend statutory time limits and is scheduled for review in October.

Pocomoke City's mayor and council presented a second reading of Resolution 2026R-02 seeking a temporary moratorium on certain actions by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals while the city's Planning and Zoning Director position remains vacant.

The resolution, read into the record by the mayor, would bar action on any applications for site plan approval, rezoning of property and annexation until the position is filled. It sets an expiration date of November 3, 2025, unless extended, and directs the mayor and…

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