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Commission reviews amendment to restricted‑industrial zoning to allow limited commercial uses; requests wording clarifications

Taneytown Planning Commission · November 25, 2025
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Summary

Commission reviewed a council‑initiated ordinance to permit combined retail/service uses up to 25% of lot area in restricted industrial zones and to include restricted industrial in daycare regulations; members expressed interest in adding 'other similar uses' wording but raised concerns about unintended loopholes and process for adding new uses.

The commission reviewed an ordinance referred from mayor and council proposing to allow combined retail and service uses occupying up to 25% of lot area in restricted industrial zones and to add restricted industrial to the daycare‑center use table.

Staff explained the reasoning: allowing certain on‑site commercial amenities for large industrial employers while…

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