Planning & Zoning

Department Overview

Wicomico County and the City of Salisbury have conducted joint planning activities since 1943. In the early 1960's the two jurisdictions established the only joint Planning & Zoning Commission in the State, and a joint planning office to provide assistance to both the City and the County. In 1989, in response to increased growth and change, the Planning Office was re-designated as the Department of Planning, Zoning & Community Development. In 2003, the City of Salisbury joined with the State of Maryland, Wicomico County, Delmar and Fruitland to establish the federally recognized Salisbury/Wicomico Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). This Department was designated as the MPO agency, and the administrator of related regional transportation planning funds. In December of 2011, a reorganization of certain County departments resulted in the transfer to this Department of permitting, inspection, and development related functions from the Department of Public Works.

Development policies are determined by the Mayor and Council for the City of Salisbury and the Executive and Council for Wicomico County. The Planning & Zoning Commission and the MPO Council have policy roles as designated by the governing bodies. The Department is an agency of County government and follows the County administrative policies and procedures. It is funded by County, with regular financial support from the City of Salisbury, and grant support as available.

Mission

It is the mission of the Department to provide creative, objective, professional planning services and technical expertise to elected officials, appointed boards and commissions, departments and citizens of Wicomico County, in a fair and reasonable manner; and to assist in understanding and addressing key community issues and priorities.

Contact Information

Directory

Jack F. Lenox, AICP

Lori A.B. Carter

Frank V. McKenzie

Gloria J. Smith

Keith D. Hall

David Church

Jimmy Sharp

Clark P. Meadows

Pate Matthews

David Mathers

Ola K. Meadowcroft

Beverly Tull

Mary Phillips

Jim Laws

Bill Mister

Steve Kambarn

Kevin Wright

Paul 'Skip' Snyder

Melinda Lewis

Beverly Frye

Ethics and Compliance Employee Hotline
1-888-331-4671

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County Executive Pollitt Urges Citizen Participation during Council's Upcoming Budget Hearing
at 6:00 pm on May 16, 2013
Midway Room in the Civic Center

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Please tell us how we could make it easier for you to walk around Wicomico County

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NOTICE:
The Wicomico County Council will hold their public hearing on the Expense Budget
May 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
Midway Room of the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center

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Glen Avenue to Close for Commencement Activities

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Wicomico County Fire Marshal Launches Fire Safety Campaign for 50+

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A safety reminder from your Wicomico County Fire Chiefs Association:
HELP US HELP YOU!
-Display your house/building numbers by the front door or the driveway so they can be visible especially at night by fire, ambulance, and police personnel.

-Replace faded or missing numbers. Every second counts in an emergency.

-For details contact Wicomico County at 410-548-4860.

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Executive's Proposed 2014 Budget

--Proposed 2014 Budget Narrative

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Public Notice To Amend Passenger Facility Charge Program - SBY Airport

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Executive's April 2013 Public Hearing Presentation for FY'14 Budget

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County Launches Live Healthy, Wicomico Challenge on County Day

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Live Healthy Wicomico Team Challenge Flyer

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County Executive Pollitt to Celebrate Maryland Arbor Day

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Free Weather Spotter Training Scheduled

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Comcast Newsmakers Interview: Conversation with Rick Pollitt - Fiscal Outlook

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Wicomico County Celebrates National County Government Month

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County Executive Pollitt: Maintain Main Street

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Family Leader Training 2013

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Executive Pollitt's Business Development Initiative Takes Next Step

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Executive Pollitt Holds Sequester Press Conference

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Dept of Public Works Announces GuardRail Installation Project

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Airport Sets New Records

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Public Hearing Notice - Septic Bill

Septic Bill - Senate Bill 236-2012

Septic Bill Guidance Document

FAQs about the Septic Bill

Wicomico County Zoning Map

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Wicomico County Employees Donate to United Way

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Salisbury & Wicomico Celebrate 100 Best Communities Award

Snow Removal: Question & Answers

Executive Pollitt to be Named President of MACO

Wicomico States Attorney Announces Major Indictments

County Executive Pollitt Delivers
Annual Report to the People for 2012

County Executive Pollitt's
State of the County Address

County Executive Pollitt Receives Special Friend of MAC Award

County Seeks Property for Transfer Station

Wicomico Finalist in Extreme Website Makeover Contest

Bond Ratings Reaffirm Wicomico County's Strong Fiscal Health

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FY2013 Property Tax Rate FAQ Sheet

Wicomico County Prescription Discount Program for Residents

Wicomico County Council Passes County Executive's FY2013 Operating Budget

FY13 Adopted Budget June 11, 2012

County Executive's State of the County Speech and Report to the People, 2012

• State of the County Video 2012
  
• State of the County Speech 2012
  
• Report to the People 2012
  

Wicomico County Charter

Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget

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