Board of Appeals
1) hears and decides appeals where it is alleged that there is error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Administrator; 2) hears and decides special exceptions; 3) authorizes upon appeal such variances as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter will result in unwarranted hardship, and injustice, but which will most nearly accomplish the purpose and intent of this chapter and 4)determines, in cases of uncertainty, the classifications as to district of any use not named as a permitted use, provided such use shall be in keeping with uses specifically named in the district regulations.
Board meets as necessary in the Denton Town Hall.
Members
Florence Doherty
Mary “Lori” Schmidt
Troy Livingstone
Alternate: Vacant *
End of Term
December 31, 2026
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
*
Denton Board of Appeals Vacancy
The Board of Appeals consists of three individuals and one alternate who are appointed by the Denton Town Council to hear and decide appeals for special exceptions, variances, and alleged errors or determinations.
Applicant must be a resident of the Town of Denton and be able to attend meetings the second Monday of the month as needed.
Persons interested in serving on the Denton Board of Appeals should submit letters of interest to the Town Administrator, Town of Denton, 4 N. Second Street, Denton, MD 21629. Call (410) 479-3625 for additional information.
