County Commissioners Meeting Agenda for March 3, 2026

News Release # 2026-032

Thursday Feb. 26, 2026

The County Commissioners will hold this public meeting both virtually and in person. The public can watch this meeting on Comcast channels 95 (SD) and 1070 (HD), Verizon Fios 10, Roku and Apple TV streaming devices (search "Charles County Government"), or online at https://www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/VOD. Residents without internet access may listen to the meeting by calling 301-645-0500.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Charles County Commissioners' Meeting

OPEN SESSION

9 a.m. - The Open Session of the Commissioners' Meeting begins in the Government Building Conference Room, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646.

• Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call
• Charles County Proclamations for March 2026
• Commissioners' Comments and Summary of Public Comments on Feb. 24, 2026.
• Approval of the Minutes: Feb. 24, 2026.
• Announcements:
  • Next Scheduled Session(s): March 10-11, 2026
• Approval Items
• Briefing and Request to Introduce and Schedule a Public Hearing: Proposed Bill on Animal Matters Board (Member Compensation)
• Briefing and Request for Approval: Begin Public Process for Zoning Text Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Briefing and Request to Introduce and Schedule a Public Hearing: Proposed Bill on Establishing an Inspector General Office
• Briefing and Request to Schedule a Public Hearing: PILOT Workgroup Summary of Projects for Funding Consideration
• Legislative Update: 2026 Maryland General Assembly Session

CLOSED SESSION

The Closed Session will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Government Building Conference Room, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646. All or a portion of this session may be closed pursuant to Section 3-305(b)(3)(7) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

OPEN SESSION

2:30 p.m. - The Open Session of the Commissioners' Meeting continues in the Government Building Conference Room, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646.

• Roll Call
• Additional Approval Items
• Charles County Boards and Commissions Annual Update
  • Planning Commission
  • Board of Appeals
  • Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
  • Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board
• Update: Proposed Amendments to the Charles County Zoning Code - Retail Sales Over 100,000 Square Feet
• Commissioner's New Business

ADJOURNMENT

Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at

7-1-1 (Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258).

Visit https://www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CommissionerMeetings for detailed information on the agenda.

Watch previously recorded meetings on the Charles County Government Television website.

AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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