Revisions to Ordinances
The Planning Commission public hearing for the Revised Draft Ordinances is scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Auditorium of Garrett College
If the above hearing is cancelled due to inclement weather, the alternative hearing date is March 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the college auditorium.
Garrett County is currently working on revisions to the Deep Creek Lake Zoning Ordinance, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance.
To view each of these Ordinances and their revisions click on the following links. Each draft ordinance is followed by its preliminary draft mapping.
December 2009 Draft revisions to Deep Creek Watershed Zoning Ordinance
December 2009 Draft Revisions to Garrett County Sensitive Areas Ordinance
December 2009 Draft Revisions to Garrett County Subdivision Ordinance
December 2009 Revised Preliminary Draft, Subdivision Map
Comments are being received in writing. The following link is a copy of the comments received to date.
Comments Regarding the Draft Ordinances
ERM gave a presentation concerning the above referenced draft ordinances and mapping on October 14, 2009. To view that presentation please click the link below:
October 2009 Powerpoint Presentation
A presentation was given on May 5, 2009 about the proposed work. To view the presentation click on the following link:
May 5, 2009 Powerpoint Presentation
The following chart compiles the revisions recommended by the 2008 Garrett County Comprehensive Plan to the Garrett County Subdivision Ordinance, Sensitive Areas Ordinances and Deep Creek Watershed Zoning Ordinance. The chart also lists possible revisions suggested by the County staff or the consultant to clarify, update or improve the ordinances.
Preliminary List of Amendments
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