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
2026 Comprehensive Plan Update
The Comprehensive Plan influencse land use, housing, transportation, parks, recreation, natural resources, and more. The County is seeking input from people of all ages and backgrounds to help shape a shared vision for the future - the update to the comprehensive plan is expected to be completed by 2026.
Regular updates of the process and the plan overall will be available at Engage Talbot
Stay Up to Date on Engage Talbot
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 26.
Review Impact Fees
2026 Submittal Schedule
Understand when an application or submittal may be reviewed based on the 2026 Submittal Schedule.
Review ScheduleCalendar
Upcoming Public Hearings/Meetings
- Board of Appeals Mtg
April 13 2026, 6:30pm
[details]Meeting Agenda see Planning and Zoning Webpage.
- Short Term Rental Board Meeting
April 16 2026, 9:00am
[details]Please see Planning & Zoning webpage for the STR meeting agenda.
- Board of Appeals Mtg
April 20 2026, 6:30pm
[details]BOA Meeting Agenda see Planning and Zoning Webpage.
- Board of Appeals Mtg
April 27 2026, 6:30pm
[details]BOA Meeting Agenda, visit Planning & Zoning Website.
- Planning Commission Meeting
May 6 2026, 9:00am
[details]Please see Planning & Zoning website for meeting agenda.
- Short Term Rental Board Meeting
May 21 2026, 9:00am
[details]Please see Planning & Zoning webpage for the STR meeting agenda.
Check back later for events.
Latest Department News
Talbot County to Host First-Time Homebuyers Fair
04/06/2026
Category: Planning and Zoning County Manager’s Office
Talbot County, in partnership with the Talbot County Health Department, will host a free First-Time Homebuyers Fair on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Talbot County Health Department, 100 S. Hanson Street, Easton, MD 21601.
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Join the Next Comprehensive Plan Work Session 1/21 9am
01/05/2026
Category: Planning and Zoning
Talbot County residents are invited to attend the next Comprehensive Plan Work Session in January, where the Planning Commission will review and discuss the Community Facilities Chapter of the Draft Comprehensive Plan.
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Talbot County Hosts August Listening Sessions for Comprehensive Plan Update
08/11/2025
Category: Planning and Zoning County Manager’s Office County Council
Talbot County residents are invited to participate in a series of Comprehensive Plan Listening Sessions throughout the month of August. These community conversations are an important part of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update process, giving residents the opportunity to help shape the future of Talbot County.
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Interview with Julia Carlson: Salisbury University Student Completing Internship with Planning and Zoning
08/28/2025
Category: Planning and Zoning Human Resources
Julia Carlson, Salisbury University student, is completing a 135-hour internship with the Talbot County Department of Planning and Zoning.
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