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Rezoning The rezoning of property is not a decision taken lightly. The staff and then the Planning Commission spend a great deal of time considering each case. In the State of Maryland, one must prove either a change in the character of the neighborhood or a mistake in the original zoning for a rezoning to occur. Even then, the Mayor and City Council are not compelled to rezone the property if in their opinion the rezoning would be contrary to the Comprehensive Plan or endanger the public safety. If a rezoning of property is desired, the applicant should request a preliminary consultation with the Planning Commission. This gives the applicant the opportunity to informally brief the Commission about the proposal and receive comments and suggestions before the actual submittal. The rezoning process generally takes four to six months. The timetable for a rezoning is as follows:
For further information about how to proceed with a rezoning, please contact the Planning Department at 301-739-8577, ext. 137 or E-Mail at sbass@hagerstownmd.org |
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