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Queenstown reviews zoning revisions, drafts ADU ordinance to comply with state bill; solar hearing rescheduled
Summary
Commissioners reviewed proposed zoning ordinance revisions, noted an attorney-drafted ordinance to implement MD House Bill 1466 (accessory dwelling unit amendments), and rescheduled a public hearing on Ordinance No. 25-06 (solar energy equipment) for Feb. 25, 2026 to comply with the Brighter Tomorrow Act.
Commissioners received proposed revisions to the town’s Zoning Ordinance intended to resolve inconsistencies in the Table of Height, Area and Bulk Requirements and to clarify language between subsections governing permissible uses. The Planning Commission had approved a site plan for a new house at 104 Wall St., Lot 2, and provided the zoning revisions for the town commissioners’ review.
The town attorney drafted an ordinance format for proposed amendments related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Meeting materials reference Maryland House Bill 1466, which mandates certain ADU amendments; the attorney-drafted ordinance was provided to commissioners for consideration and possible introduction at a future meeting.
Separately, the packet lists ORDINANCE NO. 25-06, which would amend the town zoning article on solar energy equipment to comply with the Brighter Tomorrow Act; the public hearing on that ordinance was rescheduled to Feb. 25, 2026. Commissioners were given drafts of a long-term rental ordinance and an investment policy for review as well.
No final zoning votes were taken during the Feb. 11 session; staff and the attorney will return drafts for possible introduction and public hearing scheduling.
