Planning and Zoning
Planning and Zoning plans the overall physical development and growth of the County, updates and enforces the zoning code, and administers the subdivision and development regulations.
Fee Schedule
Users may be required for pay a fee to apply to a license, submit a site plan, requesting paper copies of documents, and more.
Review Fee List
Impact Fees
Impact fees are one-time payments, usually paid during development process, that offset financial impact that a new development may have on public infrastructure. See Impact Fees for FY 2025.
Review Impact Fees
2024 Submittal Schedule
Understand when an application or submittal may be reviewed based on the Submittal schedule.
Review ScheduleCalendar
Upcoming Public Hearings/Meetings
- Short Term Rental Board Meeting
September 19 2024, 1:00pm
[details]The STR meeting agenda will be posted on the County's webpage.
- Planning Commission
October 2 2024, 9:00am
[details]Regular meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m., in the Bradley Meeting Room, Talbot County Courthouse, 11 N Washington Street, Easton, Maryland. Location is subject to change. Additional information can be found here.
- Short Term Rental Board Meeting
October 17 2024, 1:00pm
[details]The STR meeting agenda will be posted on the County's webpage.
- Board of Appeals Meeting
October 21 2024, 6:30pm
[details]The Board of Appeals Agenda is posted on the County's website.
- Board of Appeals Meeting
October 28 2024, 6:30pm
[details]Board of Appeals Agenda posted on the County's website.
- Planning Commission
November 6 2024, 9:00am
[details]Regular meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m., in the Bradley Meeting Room, Talbot County Courthouse, 11 N Washington Street, Easton, Maryland. Location is subject to change. Additional information can be found here.
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Latest Department News
Council Discusses Updates to the Report of the Review, Comprehensive Plan, and Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan
06/18/2024
Category: Public Works Planning and Zoning
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, County Engineer, Ray Clarke, and Planning Officer, Brennan Tarleton, met with the Talbot County Council and discussed timelines for updating several planning documents for the County. These documents are guidelines for County planning, development, and engineering.
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Interview with Erik Moseley: Salisbury University Student Completes Internship with Planning and Zoning
05/14/2024
Category: Planning and Zoning Human Resources
Erik Moseley, a second-year Salisbury University student majoring in Urban and Regional Planning, just completed a 135-hour internship with the Talbot County Department of Planning and Zoning.
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Talbot County Permits and Inspections Office Presents “OpenGov” Permitting Seminar
04/09/2024
Category: Permits and Inspections Planning and Zoning
The Talbot County Office of Permits and Inspections is pleased to announce an upcoming seminar focusing on the OpenGov Permitting Portal. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Community Center, Wye Oak Room located at 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601.
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Talbot County's Interactive Land Use Maps
08/30/2023
Category: Planning and Zoning
The Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism is encouraging business leaders to familiarize themselves with the power of Talbot County’s Interactive Land Use Maps, now available and searchable online.
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