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Council introduces bill to split county and city planning commissions; debate centers on meeting time and public access
Summary
The Wicomico County Council introduced a bill on May 20 to dissolve the joint county‑city Planning & Zoning Commission and create a county‑only commission effective Sept. 1, 2025; council debate focused on meeting time and accessibility.
The Wicomico County Council introduced legislative bill 2025‑07 on May 20, a code amendment to dissolve the existing joint planning and zoning commission shared with the City of Salisbury and to reestablish a county‑only Planning & Zoning Commission effective Sept. 1, 2025.
Why it matters: The change follows administrative decisions to separate city and county planning functions so each jurisdiction can pursue its own comprehensive plans and code updates. County staff and the…
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