Taneytown, Maryland

Council Meeting

The Taneytown City Council will vote to adopt Resolution 2026‑03, which incorporates the Water Resources Element into the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The council will also consider Resolution 2026‑06 A to prepay and retire two Utility Fund debt obligations using restricted cash reserves. Additional items include an ordinance on accessory dwelling units and pending charter resolutions on term limits and removal from office.

• Resolution 2026‑03 – Adoption of the Water Resources Element for the Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution 2026‑06 A – Authorization to prepay and retire two Utility Fund debt obligations
• Ordinance 10‑2026 – Accessory Dwelling Units
• Charter Resolution CR 2026‑01 – Term Limits, amendment to terms of office (pending review)
• Charter Resolution CR 2026‑02 – Amendment to removal from office (pending review)

Council Workshop/Hearing

The Taneytown City Council will vote on adopting the County‑Wide Water Resources Element for the community plan. It will also consider a resolution to prepay and retire two Utility Fund debt obligations. Additional items include an accessory dwelling unit ordinance, a developer rights agreement for Mountain Brook Farm, and a bid award for Memorial Park expansion.

• Resolution 2026‑03 – adoption of the County‑Wide Water Resources Element
• Resolution 2026‑06 A – prepayment and retirement of two Utility Fund debt obligations
• Ordinance 10‑2026 – Accessory Dwelling Units
• Mountain Brook Developer Rights and Responsibilities Agreement
• Memorial Park Expansion Bid Award

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review Ordinance 10-2026 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The body will also discuss the 2025 update to the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan and review active site plans and subdivisions.

• Ordinance 10-2026: Accessory Dwelling Units
• Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan 2025 update
• McDonalds Mountain Brook Phase 1 site plan
• Taco Bell Garnet Ridge site plan
• Taneytown Elementary School PreK and Kindergarten Addition project

Council Meeting

The Taneytown City Council will adopt Ordinance 07‑2026, establishing the operating budget for fiscal year July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028. The meeting also includes adoption of Ordinance 08‑2026 (electric bicycle regulations), Ordinance 09‑2026 (tax rate), Ordinance 10‑2026 (accessory dwelling units), and Resolution 2026‑04 (capital improvement program for FY 2027‑2032). Additional items such as a special event permit for Good News Club at Roth Avenue Park and several contract awards will be considered.

• Adoption of Ordinance 07‑2026 operating budget (includes $450,000 speed‑camera revenue and $117,000 state police grant)
• Adoption of Ordinance 08‑2026 amending the bicycle code to incorporate electric bicycles
• Adoption of Ordinance 09‑2026 setting the tax rate at 0.37 cents
• Adoption of Ordinance 10‑2026 regulating accessory dwelling units
• Resolution 2026‑04 adopting the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2027‑2032

Council Workshop/Hearing

The Taneytown City Council will hold a workshop hearing to adopt the FY 2027‑2028 operating budget, approve a bicycle ordinance that adds electric bicycles, set the FY 2027‑2028 tax rate, and adopt an accessory dwelling unit ordinance. The council will also consider resolutions on the capital improvement program, fee schedule, and retiring utility fund debt service, as well as items such as a special event permit, a cleaning contract award, and an extension of the Comcast franchise agreement. All items will be discussed and voted on during the meeting.

• Adopt Ordinance 07‑2026: FY 2027‑2028 operating budget
• Adopt Ordinance 08‑2026: amendment to bicycle code to include electric bicycles
• Adopt Ordinance 09‑2026: FY 2027‑2028 tax rate
• Adopt Ordinance 10‑2026: accessory dwelling unit regulations
• Adopt Resolution 2026‑04: Capital Improvement Program for FY 2027‑2032

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to waive site plan approval for Tractor Supply Company. The body will also review the Capital Improvement Program and the 2025 update to the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan for a 60-day review period.

• Request to waive site plan approval for Tractor Supply Company at 520 East Baltimore Street
• Approval for 60-day review of Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan 2025 Update
• Capital Improvement Program review and recommendation
• Discussion of active projects including McDonalds, Taco Bell, and Taneytown Elementary School PreK and Kindergarten Addition

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the April 27 meeting unanimously. It voted 5‑0 to waive site‑plan approval for Tractor Supply Company’s 15,400‑sq‑ft outdoor fenced‑in retail area and parking lot modifications, with conditions to remove the fence and obtain simplified county approval if the use ends. The commission also voted 5‑0 to recommend the Capital Improvement Program for FY 27‑32 to the City Council and to approve the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan 2025 to begin a 60‑day review pending delivery.

• Approved April 27 minutes unanimously
• Waived site‑plan approval for Tractor Supply Co. outdoor modifications (5‑0)
• Recommended Capital Improvement Program FY 27‑32 to City Council (5‑0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan 2025 to enter 60‑day review pending delivery (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion 5‑0)

Comp Plan Workshop

The Taneytown City Council will review the March and April meeting minutes and discuss the first 100 pages of the Comprehensive Plan update. It will then outline next steps, including submitting the final draft plan to the State (60‑day review) and County (45‑day review). The next meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2026.

• Review minutes from March and April
• Review discussion items from first 100 pages of the plan
• Submit final complete draft plan to State (60‑day review period)
• Submit final draft plan to County (45‑day review period)
• Next meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026

Council Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will introduce the Fiscal Year 2027-2028 operating budget and tax rate, along with a Capital Improvement Program for 2027-2032. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units and adopt an ordinance concerning bicycles.

• Ordinance 07-2026: Fiscal Year 2027-2028 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 09-2026: Fiscal Year 2027-2028 Tax Rate
• Ordinance 10-2026: Accessory Dwelling Units
• Resolution 2026-04: Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2032
• Mowing contract extension for Ecker's Lawn Service, LLC (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)

The Taneytown City Council adopted the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2027‑2032. It also authorized the mayor to sign the Memorial Park expansion site plan and introduced ordinances for the FY 2027‑2028 operating budget, tax rate, and accessory dwelling units. Additional approvals included the monthly financial report and an extension of the mowing contract.

• Approved April 8, 13, 22 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Program FY 2027‑2032 (5‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Memorial Park expansion site plan (5‑0)
• Introduced FY 2027‑2028 Operating Budget ordinance (5‑0)
• Introduced FY 2027‑2028 Tax Rate ordinance (5‑0)
• Introduced Accessory Dwelling Units ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report (5‑0)
• Approved extension of mowing contract with Ecker’s Lawn Service (5‑0)

Council Workshop

The Taneytown City Council will adopt Ordinance 07‑2026, setting the operating budget for fiscal year July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028. The council will also consider Ordinance 09‑2026 for the FY 2027‑2028 tax rate, Ordinance 10‑2026 on accessory dwelling units, and Resolution 2026‑04 for the capital improvement program covering FY 2027‑2032. Additional items include a contract extension for lawn services and revisions to street and stormwater specifications.

• Ordinance 07‑2026 – FY 2027‑2028 operating budget
• Ordinance 09‑2026 – FY 2027‑2028 tax rate
• Ordinance 10‑2026 – Accessory Dwelling Units
• Resolution 2026‑04 – Capital Improvement Program FY 2027‑2032
• Extension of mowing contract with Ecker's Lawn Service, LLC (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027)

The council approved the appointment of Lieutenant Jessie Castellar as Acting Police Chief, effective June 8 2026, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other ordinances or resolutions were adopted; items such as the bicycle ordinance and accessory dwelling unit ordinance were discussed but not decided. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved appointment of Lt. Jessie Castellar as Acting Police Chief (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Ethics Commission will meet to conduct an orientation and review annual financial disclosure forms. The review covers the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

• Review of annual financial disclosure forms (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025)

Planning Commission

The Taneytown Planning Commission will review and approve the March 30 minutes, then discuss several site‑plan requests, including a final approval for the Memorial Park expansion and approvals for Taco Bell and EVAPCO parking lot projects. The commission will also receive a planning and zoning report, hear a county update, and discuss the 2025 Community Comprehensive Plan update.

• Final Site Plan Approval request for Memorial Park Expansion (S-23-0011)
• Preliminary Site Plan Acceptance request for Taco Bell Taneytown
• Conditional Approval request for Amended Plat of Section One Creekside (Taco Bell)
• Preliminary Site Plan Approval request for EVAPCO Parking Lot Expansion
• Final Site Plan Approval request for EVAPCO Parking Lot Expansion

The commission voted 3-2 to disapprove the final site plan for the Memorial Park expansion, citing lack of handicap sidewalks and road issues. It accepted the Taco Bell preliminary site plan unanimously (5-0) and approved both the preliminary and final site plans for the EVAPCO parking lot expansion unanimously (5-0 each). The commission postponed conditional approval of the amended plat for Section One Creekside until all city and county comments are addressed.

• Disapproved Memorial Park expansion final site plan (3-2)
• Accepted Taco Bell preliminary site plan for review (5-0)
• Approved EVAPCO parking lot preliminary site plan (5-0)
• Approved EVAPCO parking lot final site plan (5-0)
• Postponed conditional approval of amended plat for Section One Creekside pending comments
• Scheduled next Planning Commission meeting for May 27, 2026

Council Special Meeting

The Taneytown City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a system study, review capital improvement planning, and discuss water and sewer rates. Public comment will be allowed on agenda and non‑agenda items. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• System Study
• Capital Improvement Planning
• Discussion of water and sewer rates

The council unanimously decided it will not consider any water and sewer budget that does not balance debt service costs. A system study and capital improvement plans were presented and discussed, but no actions were taken on them. The meeting was adjourned after a motion carried 4‑0.

• Council decided not to entertain a budget that does not balance debt services (unanimous consensus)
• Motion to adjourn at 9:55 PM carried 4‑0

Comp Plan Workshop

The Taneytown Planning Commission will review the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan and discuss next steps for submission. The city must submit the plan by April 24 to meet the deadline for the next meeting.

• Review of final draft plan pages
• Review of MGE comments from County
• Submit final complete draft plan to State and County
• Next meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026

The commission noted that many earlier comments still require discussion before final approval. They agreed to schedule a follow‑up meeting on May 19 to review those comments. Ms. Yatron will prepare a pared‑down list of non‑grammatical comments for that meeting. County comments will be incorporated into the plan.

• Scheduled May 19 meeting to review remaining comments

Council Meeting

The Taneytown City Council meeting on April 13, 2026 will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including Ordinance 08‑2026 to amend Chapter 193‑5 to include electric bicycles, Ordinance 22‑2025 amending fence and wall regulations, Ordinance 03‑2026 deferring development in the Southern Bypass corridor, Ordinance 04‑2026 amending vehicle and traffic sections, and Resolution 2026‑02 setting a fine schedule for Chapter 193 vehicles and traffic. Council members will also review old‑business items such as revisions to general specifications for street and stormwater facilities, welcome signs, parking meters, and charter resolutions on term limits and removal from office. The agenda includes a city manager report, department reports, a monthly financial report, and other standard business.

• Ordinance 08‑2026 – amendment to Chapter 193‑5 to include electric bicycles (e‑bikes)
• Ordinance 22‑2025 – amendment to fences and walls regulations
• Ordinance 03‑2026 – Southern Bypass Corridor Development Deferral
• Ordinance 04‑2026 – amendment to Section 193 vehicles and traffic
• Resolution 2026‑02 – fine schedule for Chapter 193 vehicles and traffic

The Taneytown City Council approved the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes and adopted four ordinances—fence and wall amendment, bypass corridor deferral, vehicles and traffic amendment, and a fine schedule for Chapter 193—each with a 4‑0 vote. The council also approved a plan to test parking meters before removal, and approved the monthly financial report and accounts payable, all unanimously.

• Approved March 9, 2026 minutes (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22 – Amendment to Fences and Walls (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 03 – Bypass Corridor Development Deferral (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 04 – Amendment to Section 193 Vehicles and Traffic (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑02 – Fine Schedule for Chapter 193 Vehicles and Traffic (4‑0)
• Approved parking‑meter test plan (4‑0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report (4‑0)
• Approved Accounts Payables (4‑0)

Council Workshop/Hearing

The Taneytown City Council meeting on April 8, 2026 includes a public hearing on Ordinance 22‑2025 to amend fence and wall height rules. Council will consider Charter Resolution CR 2026‑01, which adds term‑limit restrictions for the Mayor (two terms) and Councilpersons (three terms) effective with the May 2027 election. Council will also consider Charter Resolution CR 2026‑02, which narrows council removal to post‑censure criminal convictions and allows voter recall without censure at a 25 % signature threshold. The meeting will also consider several other ordinances and resolutions listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of Ordinance 22‑2025 amending fence and wall height limits (front yard ≤ 4 ft; side/rear yards ≤ 6 ft residential, ≤ 10 ft commercial/industrial)
• Charter Resolution CR 2026‑01 establishing term limits: Mayor limited to two four‑year terms; Councilpersons limited to three four‑year terms; includes vacancy appointment exception
• Charter Resolution CR 2026‑02 amending removal from office to require post‑censure duty‑related conviction and permitting recall without censure with a 25 % voter signature requirement
• Adoption of Ordinance 03‑2026 Bypass Corridor Development Deferral (details not provided in agenda)
• Adoption of Ordinance 04‑2026 amendment to Section 193 Vehicles and Traffic and Resolution 2026‑02 fine schedule for Chapter 193 (details not provided in agenda)

The council approved a non‑competitive award to Evoqua Water Technologies for repairs to Well 9, citing the bid was under $25,000. Council members decided a separate ordinance will be drafted to address bicycles apart from vehicles and traffic. The meeting minutes from March 9, 2026 were approved with no changes, and the council adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Awarded repair contract to Evoqua Water Technologies for Well 9 filtration system (under $25,000, no competitive bidding)
• Decided to create a separate ordinance for bicycles, separating them from vehicles and traffic
• Approved March 9, 2026 meeting minutes with no changes
• Motion to adjourn carried 5‑0

Planning Commission

The Taneytown Planning Commission will meet to review and approve the Water Resources Element and city road sections. The body will also discuss the 2025 Community Comprehensive Plan update and data centers.

• Review and approval of Water Resources Element
• Review of road sections for the City
• Discussion on Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan 2025 update
• Discussion on data centers
• Status updates on site plans including McDonalds, Taco Bell, and Taneytown Elementary School addition

The commission approved the February 23, 2026 minutes (with one amendment) and the September 29, 2025 minutes unanimously. It voted 5‑0 to concur with and accept the recommendations of the Water Resources Element. The members reached consensus to adopt the proposed road design standards, including 20‑foot travel lanes and 9‑foot parking shoulders. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Approved Feb. 23, 2026 minutes with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Sep. 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Water Resources Element for Taneytown (5-0)
• Adopted road design standards (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Comp Plan Workshop

The Taneytown Comprehensive Plan Update meeting will approve the minutes from the February 17, 2026 session. Commissioners will discuss comments on the first approximately 100 pages of the final draft comprehensive plan. The commission will outline next steps, including completing the review of the final draft, and set the next meeting for April 21, 2026.

• Approve minutes from 02/17/2026 meeting
• Discuss planning commission comments on first ~100 pages of final draft plan
• Complete review of the final draft comprehensive plan
• Schedule next meeting for April 21, 2026

The commission agreed to edit the first 100 pages for clearer wording and to adjust implementation priorities. They will produce an executive‑summary document and remove emergency‑call‑station references on page 61, changing “community watch group” to “neighborhood action group” on page 62. Growth‑area boundaries may be altered after talks with nearby landowners, and the next meeting is set for April 21 to review remaining comments and the County‑submitted MGE.

• Adjust justification text for readability
• Update implementation steps priority and responsibility per comments
• Create an executive‑summary document for the plan
• Remove mentions of emergency call stations from page 61
• Change wording on page 62 to “neighborhood action group”
• Potential growth‑area changes pending landowner discussions
• Schedule next meeting for April 21 to review second‑half comments
• Review County‑submitted MGE at April meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Taneytown Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three applications. The first is a special exception to reduce parking spaces and waive landscape screening at 520 E. Baltimore Street. The second is a variance to increase signage area for a McDonald’s location at the same address. The third is a variance to reduce the rear setback for a deck at 109 Sherman Way.

• Special exception to reduce parking spaces (60 spaces) and waive landscape screening at 520 E. Baltimore Street (Case 2026‑235)
• Variance to increase total signage area to 357 sq ft (from 90 sq ft) and double‑sided sign to 105.5 sq ft per side (from 40 sq ft) for McDonald’s at 520 E. Baltimore Street (Case 2026‑237)
• Variance to reduce rear setback to 11 ft for a deck at 109 Sherman Way (Case 2026‑238)

Council Workshop/Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will review proposed charter resolutions regarding term limits for officials and the process for removing elected officials from office. The body will also approve ordinances concerning snow removal, budget amendments, and development deferrals.

• Charter Resolution CR 2026-01: Proposed term limits of two terms for Mayor and three terms for Councilpersons
• Charter Resolution CR 2026-02: Proposed amendments to official removal and recall petition thresholds
• Ordinance 22-2025: Proposed amendments to fence and wall height and permit regulations
• Ordinance 02-2026: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment No. 2
• Special Event Permit for Taneytown R/C Swap Meet and race on May 3, 2026

The council approved the minutes from the February meetings and administered the oath of office to new member Alex Kelly. It adopted Ordinance 01 amending snow and ice removal and Ordinance 02 amending the FY 2026 budget, both unanimously. Additional actions included a $500 bonus for Public Works staff, approval of the monthly financial report, accounts payable, and a special event permit for the May 3 swap meet. Two development ordinances were deferred for further review.

• Approved minutes of Feb 4, Feb 10, and closed session (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 01 – Amendment to Snow and Ice Removal (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02 – FY 2026 Budget Amendment No. 2 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 05 – BESS and Data Center Development Deferral (5-0)
• Approved $500 bonus for Public Works Department members (no vote recorded)
• Approved monthly financial report (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved special event permit for Taneytown R.C Swap Meet (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Taneytown Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Water Resources Element and consider a preliminary site plan request for McDonalds Taneytown. It will also review pending BA cases for Tractor Supply Company, McDonalds Taneytown, and 109 Sherman Way Deck, discuss an update to Ordinance 22 on fences and walls, and consider a revised landscaping plan for the Evapco parking lot.

• Water Resources Element – Public Hearing
• Request for Preliminary Site Plan Acceptance for McDonalds Taneytown
• Review of Pending BA Case 2026 – 235 (Tractor Supply Company)
• Ordinance 22 – 2025 – Fences and Walls (Update)
• Evapco Parking Lot – Revised Landscaping Plan

The commission unanimously approved the preliminary site plan for McDonald's Taneytown with staff‑recommended conditions. It also approved advisory recommendations for the Tractor Supply, McDonald's Board of Appeals case, and the 109 Sherman Way deck case. No public comments were received during the water resources public hearing. The meeting adjourned after unanimous approval of the minutes amendment.

• Accepted McDonald's preliminary site plan for review (5-0)
• Recommended advisory comments for Tractor Supply BA case (5-0)
• Favorable recommendation for McDonald's BA case pending revised signage (4-1)
• Favorable guidance for 109 Sherman Way deck BA case (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 3, 2026 meeting unanimously
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion passed 5-0)

Comp Plan Workshop

The Taneytown City Council will approve minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. Council members will review next steps and the tentative schedule for approving the comprehensive plan. An open floor will allow questions on the final draft plan. The Planning Commission will have two months to review the draft before a possible follow‑up meeting on March 24, 2026.

• Approve minutes from 01/20/2026 meeting
• Review next steps and tentative schedule for plan approval
• Open floor for questions or comments on final draft plan
• Planning Commission given two months to review final draft plan
• Next meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026 (if needed)

The Planning Commission reviewed the adoption process steps and updated the timeline. They discussed a resident request to remove 3410 Fringer Road from the Growth Boundary for possible agricultural preservation. The commission will meet with the homeowner and will use the March 24 meeting to review the first 100 pages of the plan, with a follow‑up in April. The draft plan will be submitted to the County before the April meeting.

Council Meeting

The Taneytown City Council will consider several ordinances, including an amendment to the snow and ice removal code and a FY 2026 budget amendment. A key item is Ordinance 03, which creates a 180‑day deferral on development applications in the Southern Bypass Corridor area. The agenda also includes approval of a special event permit for the German Shepherd Club and the award of a bid for Memorial Drive water improvements.

• Ordinance 01‑2026: Amendment to Snow and Ice Removal ordinance
• Ordinance 02‑2026: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment No. 2
• Ordinance 03‑2026: Southern Bypass Corridor Development Deferral (180‑day deferral)
• Special Event Permit approval for German Shepherd Club FastCAT event (April 11‑12, 2026)
• Memorial Drive Water Improvements bid award

The council voted on a motion directing Mayor Miller to sign a non‑binding agreement after legal review by Council member Kalinock. The motion passed with three votes in favor and one opposed (Councilmember McCarron). No other actions were recorded.

• Approved motion for Mayor Miller to sign non‑binding agreement (3‑1)

Council Workshop

The Taneytown City Council workshop will review several ordinances, including an amendment to snow and ice removal, a FY 2026 budget amendment, and a new ordinance that imposes a 180‑day deferral on development in the Southern Bypass corridor. The council will also discuss a special event permit for the German Shepherd Club FastCAT event, a bid award for Memorial Drive water improvements, and a crossing guard proposal. Additional items include updates on street and stormwater specifications, parking meters, and economic development.

• Ordinance 01‑2026: Amendment to Snow and Ice Removal
• Ordinance 02‑2026: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment No. 2 (fund balances of $120,000, $100,000, $220,000)
• Ordinance 03‑2026: Southern Bypass Corridor Development Deferral (180‑day development freeze)
• Special Event Permit – German Shepherd Club FastCAT Event, April 11‑12 2026
• Memorial Drive Water Improvements – bid award

The council voted to approve a six‑month evaluation period for the Economic Development staff role. Mayor Miller signed a special‑event permit for the German Shepherd Club, with the council to give retroactive approval later. Several ordinances and charter resolutions were discussed but no formal votes were recorded.

• Approved six‑month evaluation period for Economic Development position (Council vote)
• Mayor signed Special Event Permit for German Shepherd Club; council to provide retroactive approval
• Consensus to amend Snow and Ice Removal ordinance language to read “as extended by executive order”
• Discussed Charter Resolution CR 2026‑01 on term limits; no vote taken
• Discussed Charter Resolution CR 2026‑02 on removal from office; no vote taken
• Reviewed Ordinance 04 amendment to Vehicles and Traffic; further discussion needed
• Reviewed Ordinance 05 BESS and Data Center Development Deferral; no decision made
• Reviewed budget amendment for snow‑removal fund estimate; no formal approval recorded

Planning Commission

The Taneytown Planning Commission will consider a preliminary site‑plan acceptance for the EVAPCO parking lot expansion. It will also review a pending BA case for Tractor Supply Company and discuss a possible change to the meeting start time. Additional agenda items include an update to the 2025 Community Comprehensive Plan and a public‑hearing change for the Water Resources Element.

• Request for Preliminary Site Plan Acceptance for EVAPCO Parking Lot Expansion
• Tractor Supply Company – Review of Pending BA Case 2026‑235
• Proposal to move meeting time to 6:30 PM or 7:00 PM
• Discussion on the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan 2025 update
• Water Resources Element Public Hearing (Change)

The Taneytown Planning Commission approved several actions, each by a 5‑0 vote or unanimously. It accepted the EVAPCO parking‑lot expansion preliminary site plan and will consider final approval after all agencies complete their reviews. The commission also recommended the Board of Appeals approve a parking exemption for Tractor Supply, approved the 2025 city‑planning annual report for Carroll County, and kept the regular meeting time at 7:30 PM.

• Approved minutes from the Jan 5 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted EVAPCO parking‑lot expansion preliminary site plan (5‑0)
• Recommended Board of Appeals approve Tractor Supply parking exemption (5‑0)
• Approved submission of 2025 city‑planning annual report data to Carroll County (5‑0)
• Kept regular meeting start time at 7:30 PM (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Comp Plan Workshop

The city is conducting a workshop to update its Comprehensive Plan. The meeting focuses on discussing growth area boundaries and reviewing changes to the Current and Future Land Use Map.

• Public discussion on Growth Area Boundaries
• Review of Current and Future Land Use Map changes
• Discussion of growth area parcels requested by landowners

The commission reviewed the future land use map and approved most of the minor changes. A key change reassigning a parcel near the Antrim Boulevard/Trevanion intersection to Transportation land was approved to support the Antrim Boulevard Extension. Resident comments were noted, including clarification on annexation and letters expressing positions on annexation and water/sewer interest. The final draft will be redlined and distributed within two weeks for further review.

• Approved minor changes to the future land use map
• Approved reassigning property near Antrim Blvd/Trevanion intersection to Transportation land

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to waive the site‑plan approval requirement for a 392‑square‑foot garden shed on Francis Scott Key Highway (Tax Account 0701‑040774). It will also consider a preliminary site‑plan approval for Garnett Ridge and clarify roadway widths, and review the revised Phase 1 of the Mountain Brook subdivision. Additional agenda items include discussion of the 2025 Community Comprehensive Plan update, outdoor sales and parking requirements, electric‑vehicle charging stations, data centers, and a public hearing on the Water Resources Element. No ordinances or agreements are scheduled for approval.

• Waiver request for site‑plan approval of a 392 sq ft garden shed (Francis Scott Key Highway, Tax ID 0701‑040774)
• Preliminary site‑plan approval request for Garnett Ridge and clarification of roadway widths
• Review of revised Mountain Brook Phase 1 subdivision plan
• Discussion of the 2025 Community Comprehensive Plan update
• Water Resources Element public hearing