Pocomoke City, Maryland

"The friendliest town on the Eastern Shore"

Public Notices

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agendas are now posted under the "Commmissions" section of the City website.  Click on "Commissions at the top, and drop down to "Planning & Zoning Commission" to find the upcoming agenda and information for Planning & Zoning Commission meetings.   

Pocomoke City Planning and Zoning Commission

Agenda

Meeting Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:00 PM
City Hall, 101 Clarke Ave. Pocomoke City, MD

New Business

1. Zoning Text Amendments-Urban Design-Neighborhood Compatibility Ordinance and
Mural Design Guidelines. Discussion. Draft Ordinance to be provided.

2. Duplex Zoning/Accessory Dwelling Units (discussion).

Old Business
1. Zoning Map Amendment Corrections and Sustainable Community Boundary Changes
(discussion-status report)

Pocomoke City is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for the demolition and disposal. 

*All interested contractors are invited to a pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Armory site.

*Bids will now be accepted until 12:00 pm on Monday, December 2, 2024* (updated 11/12/24).

*The following must be submitted with the bids for the armory:

1. A business licences(State of MD) and certificates(asbestos and lead removal) for all contractors and subcontractors.

2. All insurances to cover contractors and subcontractors.

With the end of 2024 upon us and the holiday season approaching, here are the dates for the remaining garbage collection schedule:

  • November 11th - Veterans Day, will be picked up on Tuesday, November 12th.
  • November 28th  - Thanksgiving, will be picked up on Wednesday, November 27th.
  • November 29th - Native American Heritage Day. will be picked up on Wednesday, November 27th.
  • December 24th & 25th - Christmas, will be picked up on Monday December 23rd.

Bulk collection will take place on :

  • November 13th
  • December 11th

Please call City Hall at 410-957-1333 if you have any questions.

Thank you for making Pocomoke City the "Friendliest place on the Eastern Shore".

There is a new four way stop at the intersection of Fourth Street and Linden Avenue, as well as Second Street and Linden Avenue. Please use caution while drivers adjust to this new traffic pattern.

THE POCOMOKE CITY RENTAL REGISTRATION PROGRAM IS NOW IN EFFECT.  POCOMOKE CITY NOW REQUIRES REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION OF RENTAL PROPERTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF POCOMOKE CITY, IMPROVING RENTAL HOUSING CONDITIONS, PREVENTING THE DETERIORATION OF HOUSING STOCK, AND PROVIDING SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING CONDITIONS. 

The Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2025 Schedule of Fees on June 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM in Pocomoke City Hall, 101 Clarke Ave., Pocomoke City, MD.

The Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2025 Budget on June 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM at Pocomoke City Hall, 101 Clarke Ave., Pocomoke City, Md.

UPON CONCLUSION OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 3, 2024, THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF POCOMOKE CITY APPROVED EMERGENCY RESOLUTION 595, FY 2025 TAX RATES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024.  

Flood Mitigation Concept Plans for Cypress Park (Preliminary)

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Hours of Operation - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Phone Numbers

City Hall: 410-957-1333
Water Dept: 410-957-2521
Public Works: 410-957-0107
Animal Control: 410-632-1340
Code Enforcement: 667-853-3120
Planning & Zoning: 410-957-1633
Police Non-emergency: 410-957-1600
Ambulance Non-emergency: 410-957-3600
Fire Company Non-emergency: 410-957-1023

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