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Sharpsburg zoning update: county tax‑credit MOA, new ADU law deadline and Big Spring restoration permits cleared
Summary
Zoning Administrator Tim Lung told the Sept. 29 work session that Washington County reenacted a historic‑preservation tax‑credit ordinance allowing municipal participation (an MOA will be required), that Maryland HB 1466 requires local ADU law by Oct. 1, 2026, and that all permits for Big Spring wall restoration have been obtained though construction timing awaits a contractor schedule.
Zoning Administrator Tim Lung briefed the Sharpsburg Mayor and Council on Sept. 29 about several planning and zoning items the town will need to track.
Lung said the Washington County Board of County Commissioners repealed and reenacted the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Ordinance 2024‑23 with amendments that allow municipalities to participate. He advised that the Town must approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the BOCC by resolution for Sharpsburg to qualify and extend the tax credit to eligible owners of historic structures.
Lung also told the Council that Maryland HB 1466 (Accessory Dwelling Units – Requirements and Prohibitions) takes effect Oct. 1, 2025 and requires counties and municipalities with planning and zoning authority to adopt a local law authorizing ADU development on single‑family detached lots by Oct. 1, 2026; the Town will need to consider a required zoning text amendment to comply.
On infrastructure, Lung reported that all permits and approvals for the Big Spring wall restoration (including MDE and Corps authorizations) have been obtained; the project is awaiting the contractor to set a construction timeline.
Council took no immediate votes; items were reported for future agenda action and monitoring.
