Public Information Meeting - Draft Zoning Ordinance & Zoning Maps
The Denton Planning Commission completed its review and update of the Town's Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Maps and recommended forwarding the updates to the Mayor and Town Council for their consideration. A Public Information Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the Wharves of Choptank Visitor & Heritage Center, 3 Crouse Park Lane, Denton, Maryland. Please attend the Public Information Meeting to view the presentation and provide comments and/or questions.
The Denton Planning Commission began a comprehensive review of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map in January 2024, following the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the comprehensive review includes the following amendments:
- Revise the Official Zoning Map to ensure zoning classifications are consistent with the new plan.
- Revise Zoning Ordinance standards, processes, and development options to ensure they are consistent with and implement the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Eliminate previously identified inconsistent and conflicting requirements in the existing Zoning Ordinance.
Other review criteria included the requirements of § 3-103 of the Land Use Article Annotated Code of Maryland that development regulations:
- Use flexible development regulations to promote innovative and cost-saving site design and protect the environment.
- Support economic development through innovative techniques.
- Streamline review of development applications.
We look forward to shaping the future of Denton. Together, we can create a vibrant and thriving community that remains true to its heritage while embracing progress and sustainability.
The following links include the 2025 Draft Zoning Ordinance, Draft Zoning Maps, informative podcasts, and a summary of the proposed amendments:
2025 Draft Floating & Overlay Map
2025 Draft Zoning Ordinance Summary
Zoning Ordinance Update 2025 Podcast
Accessory Dwelling Units Podcast
Cottage Housing Development Podcast
IRD Infill and Redevelopment Overlay Zone Podcast
Town of Denton 2020 Comprehensive Plan