MAYOR RANDY TAYLOR ISSUES VETO ON ORDINANCE 2909
Salisbury, MD - In a recent development in Salisbury, Maryland, Mayor Randy Taylor has officially struck down Ordinance #2909, proposed by the Salisbury City Council. The Mayor's decision is driven by his steadfast stand on restricting density within the Central Business District (CBD).
Ordinance # 2909, which was brought to the floor on January 13, 2025, aimed to double the current density limit in the CBD, from 40 units to 80 units per acre, with no regulation on parking standards.
Nevertheless, the Mayor, along with a host of urban planners, design professionals, and zoning experts throughout the state, believes this legislative proposal is not only ill-advised but also dangerously inapt.
"The potential impact of this change would be destructive to the downtown area and is far from a well-thought-out plan or common sense," Mayor Taylor expressed in his official statement. He stressed that the ordinance, if passed, would not only disregard Maryland's planning law but also contradict Salisbury's Comprehensive Plan, reflecting an apparent lack of understanding of its impact.
The Mayor's veto is viewed as a pledge to the principles of good planning and sensible decision-making, a commitment that he has consistently demonstrated throughout his tenure.
This development is yet another testament to his continuing efforts in safeguarding the identity and character of Salisbury, even as the city evolves and grows.
Ordinance # 2909, which was brought to the floor on January 13, 2025, aimed to double the current density limit in the CBD, from 40 units to 80 units per acre, with no regulation on parking standards.
Nevertheless, the Mayor, along with a host of urban planners, design professionals, and zoning experts throughout the state, believes this legislative proposal is not only ill-advised but also dangerously inapt.
"The potential impact of this change would be destructive to the downtown area and is far from a well-thought-out plan or common sense," Mayor Taylor expressed in his official statement. He stressed that the ordinance, if passed, would not only disregard Maryland's planning law but also contradict Salisbury's Comprehensive Plan, reflecting an apparent lack of understanding of its impact.
The Mayor's veto is viewed as a pledge to the principles of good planning and sensible decision-making, a commitment that he has consistently demonstrated throughout his tenure.
This development is yet another testament to his continuing efforts in safeguarding the identity and character of Salisbury, even as the city evolves and grows.
