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Pocomoke City discusses proposed permit and fee increases during budget work session
Summary
Council members reviewed proposed changes to annexation fees, trade permits, restaurant inspection charges and fines, discussing enforcement and the need for justifications from departments before finalizing changes.
Pocomoke City mayor and council reviewed proposed changes to rates and fees during the fiscal‑year 2026 budget work session, including permit fees for electrical, plumbing and HVAC work, restaurant inspection charges, and fines for littering and other code violations. Staff presented recommended fee adjustments and council members asked for department justifications and enforcement assurances before adopting changes.
Staff noted the annexation fee remained at $2,000 and asked how long that rate had been in place. A council member recommended raising the electrical permit from $35 (a staff change referenced during the…
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