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Pocomoke moves to shorten permit-activation window, align local code with state standards
Summary
The commission voted to initiate zoning and code text amendments to change permit abandonment and permit-activation timelines from 12 months to 180 days (with staff-authorized extensions of up to 180 days), aligning local practice with state-adopted international property maintenance standards.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted May 29 to initiate zoning and city-code text amendments to shorten the period after which a building or zoning permit is deemed abandoned and to clarify the process for granting extensions.
Staff explained the proposed change aligns city code with state-adopted international property-maintenance and building-code…
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