Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Calvert County to refine agricultural‑preservation rules and tighten TDR certification
Summary
County staff proposed a comprehensive update to Agricultural Preservation District rules (APDs), including requiring BOCC certification of TDRs at 1 per net acre, new certification steps, agritourism limits, and survey‑funding options; board asked staff to revise the draft and return.
Prince Frederick — County staff on Tuesday walked commissioners through proposed, comprehensive changes to Calvert County's Agricultural Preservation District (APD) rules and regulations — the first full update since the program began in 1978. Jennifer David, presenting for the Department of Planning and Zoning, described several substantive changes staff wants to add to improve transparency and align rules with the March 2025 zoning ordinance.
Key proposed changes include requiring certification at a base rate of 1 transferable development right (TDR) per net acre (total acreage minus designated wetlands), deducting 5 TDRs for each existing residence on a parcel, requiring title search and licensed‑attorney certification before conveyance, and making the Board of County Commissioners the body that certifies TDRs. David told the board:…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
