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2002 Gubernatorial Election

2002 Talbot County Ballot Questions

Question A - Charter Amendment

To change the compensation of members of the County Council from $9,000 to $14,000 with the Council President to receive an additional $1,000 per annum.

Should the annual compensation of the members of the County Council be changed from $9,000 to $14,000, with the Council President to receive an additional $1,000?

For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment

Question B - Charter Amendment

To give the Planning and Zoning Commission final decision-making authority over major subdivisions and commercial and industrial site plan reviews.

Should the Planning and Zoning Commission have the final decision-making authority over major subdivisions and commercial and industrial site plan reviews?

For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment

Question C - Referendum - Bill 808

To determine whether Bill 808, described in Items 1-5 below, should or should not become part of the Talbot County Zoning Code.

Bill 808, if adopted, would amend the Talbot County Zoning Code to:

  1. Change the definition of "building supplies", to eliminate materials associated with "the building trade", and substitute materials associated with "building and home improvement."
  2. Provide that the Table of Land Use Regulations controls what uses are permitted in each zone, taking priority over the types of uses set forth in the general-purposes statements establishing zoning districts.
  3. Amend the General Table of Land Use Regulations to specify that building supply and lumber yards include home improvement centers.
  4. Amend the site plan review process concerning access and traffic circulation to eliminate the final decision-making authority of the Planning Commission and Planning Officer, give each an advisory role, and give the final decision-making authority to the County Engineer.
  5. Amend the site plan review process to make the Planning Commission's role advisory and to specify that the Planning Officer has final decision-making authority to approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove site plans.

Question: Should Bill 808 be approved?

Yes
No