Planning Commission

The Planning Commission consists of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor and Council from among the residents of Town. The five members serve for five (5) staggered years. The current members are:

Joyce Morales,
Chairwoman
Term Expires: November 2027

Patty Cartagena-Santiago,
Commissioner
Term Expires: November 2024

Rahul "Rocky" Datta
Commissioner
Term Expires: November 2026

Maurice Morton,
Commissioner
Term Expires: November 2025

Rita Jackson
Commissioner
Term Expires: November 2027

Meetings

The Planning Commission meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted. All meetings are open to the public as required by the Maryland Open Meetings Act.

Duties

The Planning Commission is responsible for providing the Comprehensive Plan to the Mayor and Council to ensure the development of public and private property, both within the Town limits and areas within one (1) mile outside of its boundaries. The Planning Commission is also responsible for the approval of all new sub-divisions and zoning amendments. As part of the requirements of Land Use Regulation of the Annotated Code for the State of Maryland, the Planning Commission must submit an Annual Report to the Mayor and Council and the Maryland Department of Planning.

AGENDA

November 28, 2023

October 26, 2023

September 28, 2023

August 24, 2023 - CANCELLED

July 27, 2023 - CANCELLED

February 23, 2023 - CANCELLED

January 26, 2023 - CANCELLED