Category Archives: land use policy

Potential developers should proceed with percolation tests pronto

Garrett County commissioners point to grandfathering provisions Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News — OAKLAND — Recently passed legislation limiting septic systems for housing projects in Maryland contains grandfathering provisions, and Garrett County leaders have suggested that property owners take advantage of … Continue reading

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Garrett continues to review land use

Garrett continues to review land use MCHENRY — The Garrett County commissioners will conduct the third administrative work session to review the draft land management ordinance April 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the commissioners meeting room in the courthouse. John … Continue reading

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GC Commissioners Slate Second Land Use Work Session

Mar. 1, 2012 The Board of Garrett County Commissioners will conduct an administrative work session on Tuesday, March 13, beginning at 9 a.m. Certain agenda points, however, will be held in executive session. The board will conduct its second Garrett … Continue reading

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Garrett commissioners to draft land-use policy

Shale gas, industrial wind will be addressed From Staff Reports Cumberland Times-News OAKLAND — The Garrett County commissioners have requested their staff to draft a land-use policy that can be shared with the planning commission, organizations and the general public. … Continue reading

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GC Commissioners To Begin Drafting Land-Use Management Regulations

‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Jan. 12, 2012 The Garrett County commissioners are moving forward with their plans to draft land-use management policies, they announced during their public meeting on Tuesday. … Continue reading

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