SALISBURY, Md. — Wicomico County and the city of Salisbury are separating their joint Planning and Zoning Committees into two separate and distinct groups. Salisbury was one of the few Maryland cities still operating a combined committee with its county. The split is expected to better address the city’s specific planning needs, including the implementation of a new comprehensive plan.
The change allows committee members to focus more directly on projects relevant to their jurisdiction, as county staff previously spent significant time on city-related issues that did not affect the broader county. The county is in the process of reviewing appointments to its separate Planning Commission.
Seven appointments will be made through executive nomination and require council confirmation, with decisions anticipated at the next council meeting. Officials have indicated the separation will not delay any ongoing or upcoming projects in Wicomico County. The move aims to streamline planning processes, enabling both the county and city to focus more effectively on their individual development goals.
