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Caroline County planners outline comp plan timeline, new staff and flag state renewable-energy bill concerns

2352005 · February 19, 2025
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Planning staff told the Caroline County Planning and Zoning Commission at its February meeting that work on an updated comprehensive plan will accelerate in 2025 and that the department has added staff while continuing to monitor solar projects, agricultural-easement enforcement and state renewable-energy legislation.

Planning staff told the Caroline County Planning and Zoning Commission at its February meeting that work on an updated comprehensive plan will accelerate in 2025 and that several personnel additions and enforcement responsibilities are underway.

Staff introduced Olivia, the county’s new planner, and said the commission would receive a detailed timeline for the comprehensive plan in March with a target to complete the plan by the end of 2025. Staff characterized that schedule as “ambitious” and said the document will shape elements and goals for future land-use and development decisions.

Staff also reported recent hires for administrative positions, including a new board administrator who will also serve as program and liquor-board administrator, and said Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff remain the last planned hire to complete the department’s…

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