Adopted
Bill 2026-02 — Critical Area Resource Protection rewrite
Wicomico County · Bill · Introduced 2026-02-17 · Adopted 2026-03-18 · Effective 2026-05-17
Summary
Repeals and replaces the county's Critical Area Resource Protection chapter to bring the local code into line with state requirements.
Why it matters
The biggest practical issue in council discussion was the proposed administrative variance process. Council amended the bill to require stronger mailed notice to nearby property owners before approving it.