Notice of Public Hearing -Proposed amendments Chapter 158 Extending Temporary Deferral on Final Approval of Retirement Villages/Retirement Homes in the Freedom Designated Growth Area
The County Commissioners of Carroll County will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 11, 2026, beginning no sooner than 9:00 a.m., to hear public comments on a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 158, Zoning, of the Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances of Carroll County. The proposed Ordinance would extend the temporary deferral on final approval of retirement villages/retirement homes in the Freedom Designated Growth Area to October 1, 2026.
To comment on proposed legislation, please attend the hearing or email the Commissioners at commissioners@carrollcountymd.gov, prior to the date of the hearing. The Commissioners may make amendments to the proposed legislation based upon the comments received and may do so without further hearings. Therefore, it is important for interested persons to be present or send comments.
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities, and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact The Department of Citizen Services, 410-386-3600 or 1-888-302-8978 or MD Relay 7-1-1/1-800-735-2258, as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
The proposed amendment may be reviewed in one of the following manners: 1) visit the County’s website https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/county-attorney/ordinances-and-resolutions/; 2) obtain copies in the main lobby of the County Office Building (225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland, 21157) during normal business hours.
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