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 COMPREHENSIVE REZONING & LAND USE ORDINANCE UPDATE PORTAL

 

The Kent County, Maryland Comprehensive Rezoning Update process is now complete.

On July 15, 2025, the County Commissioners adopted a new Unified Development Ordinance (formerly the Land Use Ordinance) and new Zoning Map for Kent County.

The new Unified Development Ordinance is available online at: https://www.kentcounty.com/planning/land-use-contents

The new Zoning Map is avalable online via Kent County's Parcel Viewer map application at: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/8f1cddbe396c4b0ebde4b23b64046129

If you have questions about permits or other applications, please visit our website at: https://www.kentcounty.com/planning

Thank you for your interest in the Comprehensive Rezoning Update Process!

 

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Making the Community's Vision for Kent County a Reality

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The Department of Planning, Housing, and Zoning is excited to announce that Kent County has embarked on a new initiative to update the Land Use Ordinance (LUO) for the unincorporated areas of the County. The LUO is one of the tools that the County uses to implement its Comprehensive Plan. It guides how development occurs in the unincorporated areas of the County ensuring land uses are compatible and preserve the character of the community.

The current Land Use Ordinance was adopted on December 3, 2002, and following adoption of amendments required by the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission, it became effective on October 3, 2003. Although the LUO has been amended over the years, it hasn’t been comprehensively reviewed since its adoption. The Comprehensive Rezoning and Update (CRU) process will include a full review of all LUO text and potential evaluations of every property located in Kent County, but not in any Towns.

The goal of this project is to modernize and update the zoning text and zoning map.

 

What is the Community's Role?

The updated Zoning Code will reflect the vision for the Kent County community. The Code will also be user friendly, providing easy to understand text and graphics for everyday use. To achieve this, the community will be involved throughout the process, providing input and guidance on the development of the code through meetings and online opportunities. Check out the tabs above to see how you can get involved, view the latest documents, and contact us with any questions or concerns.

  

Still have Questions?

Send email to compzone@kentgov.org or call 410-778-7423 (voice/relay).

 

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Last updated: January 5, 2023