Commissions and Boards
- Government
The Planning Commission 1) reviews, evaluates, and approves or disapproves plans for subdivisions, and mobile home subdivisions; 2) reviews and makes recommendations to the Town Council regarding proposed changes or amendments to the Denton Comprehensive Plan, proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, proposed rezoning, proposed changes or amendments to land subdivision, proposed acquisition and development of lands for Town open space or recreation purposes, proposed changes in land use or development arising from local, state, or federal programs or policies and development site plans. The commission meets the last Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Denton Town Office building.
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Member Name |
End of Term |
| Doris Walls (Chairperson) | December 31, 2017 |
| Matthew Breedlove | December 31, 2014 |
| Sue Cruickshank | December 31, 2015 |
| Marina Dowdall | December 31, 2016 |
| William Quick | December 31, 2013 |
| Brian Tyler (alternate) | December 31, 2013 |
Utility Commission
The Denton Utility Commission provides an independent and representative review for the Town Council of water, sewer, and highway issues that have significant impact on rates and customer service. The Commission makes recommendations to the Town Council with the goal of ensuring that the impact on Town citizens and customers is appropriately considered in setting rates and making related policy decisions.
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Member Name |
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| Walter Johnson | |
| Al McCullough | |
| Andy Mackel | |
| Greg Eigenbrode | |
| Dennis Porter |
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Pursuant to Section 8.03 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Denton Town Council shall create and appoint members for a "Historic and Architectural Review Commission."
The Historic and Architectural Review Commission shall have a membership of five (5) members, all of whom are qualified by special interest, knowledge, or training in such fields, but not limited to said fields, as history, architecture, archaeology, preservation, or urban design; and, of which two (2) of the five (5) members shall have professional qualifications which shall be determined according to the guidelines set forth in "Procedures for State Certification of Local Government Historic Preservation Programs," as established by the Maryland Historical Trust in February 1985 in or mor more of the said fields; and, all of whom are residents of the Town.
All members of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission shall, to the extent possible, be selected to represent the geographical, social, economic, and cultural concerns of the residents of the Town of Denton.
The members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years
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Member Name |
End of Term |
| Kathy A. Mackel (Chairperson) | December 31, 2014 |
| Richard S. Peterson | December 31, 2013 |
| Keith Bobbick | December 31, 2015 |
| Katherine Houchins-Holsclaw | December 31, 2015 |
| Damian Dowdall | December 31, 2013 |
- Denton Historic Guidelines (
1.1 MB) - Application ( 1.1 MB)
- Meeting Schedule
- Agenda
- Minutes
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals 1) hears and decides appeals where it is alleged that there is error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Administrator; 2) hears and decides special exceptions; 3) authorizes upon appeal such variances as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter will result in unwarranted hardship, and injustice, but which will most nearly accomplish the purpose and intent of this chapter and 4)determines, in cases of uncertainty, the classifications as to district of any use not named as a permitted use, provided such use shall be in keeping with uses specifically named in the district regulations.
Board meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Denton Town Hall. The July Meeting has been rescheduled to July 18, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the Denton Police Department.
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Member Name |
End of Term |
| Dallas Lister | December 31, 2014 |
| Florence Doherty | December 31, 2013 |
| Troy Livingstone | December 31, 2015 |
| Tara Lightner, Alternate | December 31, 2014 |
