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Dorchester County Council adopts updated Critical Area map to meet state review
Summary
The Council adopted Bill No. 2026-6 to amend the county's Critical Area Program and Official Zoning Maps as required by the State Critical Area Commission's 10-year review; the vote was 4-0 with Councilman Nichols absent.
Dorchester County Council adopted Bill No. 2026-6 on July 21, 2026, updating the county's Critical Area Program and its Official Zoning Maps to comply with the State of Maryland's 10-year review process. Executive Operations Manager Irene Barnes opened the public hearing and said the measure was before the Council to provide an opportunity for public comment. No members of the public spoke on the bill.
The Council approved the bill by roll call vote: President George L. Pfeffer, Jr.; Vice President Mike Detmer; Rob Kramer, Jr.; and Ricky C. Travers voted aye; Councilman William V. Nichols was absent. The update implements map and program changes required by the Maryland Critical Area Commission to maintain consistency with current laws and mapping.
