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Draft New Zoning Code & Zoning Map

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DRAFT NEW ZONING CODE & ZONING MAP
The Town of Pittsville’s Planning/Zoning Commission held a public information meeting on 3 Feb 22 at the town Hall to present to the public for their input the draft new zoning code & draft zoning map that has been in the process for months.
Before any further consideration of the draft zoning code & draft  zoning map is recommended to the Town Commissioners of Pittsville, the comment period for the public is extended until COB 17 Feb 22. Should anyone who was at the public information meeting held on 3 Feb 22, or could not attend said meeting, if you so desire you can visit the Town Hall during normal business hours to review the draft zoning code & draft zoning map and provide written comments before COB 17 Feb 22.
Should any interested citizens have questions, call Town Hall at 410-835-8872.

Proposed/Draft Zoning Code & Zoning Map

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PROPOSED/DRAFT ZONING CODE & ZONING MAP
Please be advised that the Town of Pittsville’s Planning/Zoning Commission along with our Planning Consultant have worked for several months developing, discussing and drafting a new zoning code and comprehensive zoning map to complement the Town’s updated comprehensive plan.
Before further consideration of approval by the members of the Planning /Commission to be eventually forward to the Town Commissioners for final adoption, the Town is holding a “PUBLIC INFORMATION” meeting on 3 Feb 22 at Town Hall commencing at 7:00 pm to present the draft zoning code and comprehensive zoning map to interested citizens/residents of the Town.
Copies of the drafted zoning code, comprehensive zoning map, and summary of key proposals of the work are available for review prior to the public information meeting at Town Hall during normal business hours.

Notice of Comprehensive Zoning Update

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Residents of the Town of Pittsville, Maryland
Notice of Comprehensive Zoning Update
The Pittsville Planning Commission has undertaken a review leading to revisions to the Town of Pittsville Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map. The purpose of these revisions is to implement the recommendations of the recently adopted Town of Pittsville 2019 Comprehensive Plan. For public review, copies of the draft Zoning Ordinance text and official zoning map are available at the Pittsville Town Hall at 7505 Gumboro Road, Pittsville, Maryland, and online at http://pittsvillemd.com/ or Facebook.
The zoning ordinance directly affects private property use. A summary of the most significant changes to the Zoning Ordinance text and Official Zoning Map will be presented at a public information meeting held at 7:00 PM on February 3rd, 2022, at the Pittsville Town Hall. Residents and those interested are encouraged to attend to learn, discuss, and question.

Recycle Center Is Now Open!!

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WHOOPEE!!!
COUNTY RECYLING CENTER NOW OPEN IN PITTSVILLE
The Commissioners of Pittsville and Wicomico County Department of Public Works are pleased to announce that the local recycling center located at the intersection of Perdue Street and Railroad Avenue is now “OPEN” for our local residents to use.
This has been a long sought after and planned combined project by the Town and County and now is a reality.
The Town Commissioners wish to thank Mark Whitelock and his employees at the Wicomico County Public Works Department for their making this happen “just in time” for the Christmas holidays.
Both the Town and County encourage our mutual citizens to utilize the recycling center wisely and keep it clean and free of unnecessary debris.

Town Playground Equipment Removal

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                                   TOWN PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REMOVAL
The Town of Pittsville has applied to the Maryland DNR’s “Parks and Playground” program for grant funding to upgrade equipment in the Town’s park located between Railroad Avenue and Pearl Street. Wicomico County Parks/Recreation Department has removed one piece of equipment and the Town will be installing a new piece of playground equipment once the grant has been approved within the next 2 years.

Websites For Energy Assistance Programs

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  Information on Energy Assistance Programs can be found online at the following sites:

•Maryland PSC website (https://www.psc.state.md.us/wp-content/uploads/Need-Help-with-Paying-your-Bill-or-Have-a-Termination-Notice-1-2-19-revisions.pdf

•Office of Home Energy Programs in the Maryland Department of Human Services ( https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/ )or call 1 (800) 332-6347

•Fuel Fund of Maryland ( https://fuelfundmaryland.org )or call (410) 235-9080

•Maryland 211 ( https://211md.org/211provider-utility-assistance ), call 2-1-1 or text My211MD to 898-211

•Maryland Office of People’s Counsel (http://www.opc.maryland.gov/Consumer-Corner )

SPECIAL NOTICE ON TRASH COLLECTION

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SPECIAL NOTICE ON TRASH COLLECTION
Please be advised that effective April 2, 2020, residential trash removal will begin at 6:00 am per the Town Administration until further notice. This decision was made due to the change in time and the warming weather conditions that will occur in the spring and summer.
Residents utilizing the town’s trash removal service are required to have their trash out by the 6:00 am starting time or risk being missed during that day’s pick up.  Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions regarding this notice, please call the Town Hall at 410-835-8872.