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Featured · Key facts from the staff report
Excerpts from the City of Salisbury Department of Infrastructure and Development staff report, dated May 14, 2026. The full text is on pages 1–3 of the rezoning packet below.
The City's Future Land Use Map in the 2010 Comprehensive Plan designates this property as “High Density Residential.” The current draft of the updated Comprehensive Plan does not propose any changes to that designation …
Staff report, §V(f)
… it should also be noted that the City's “General Commercial” designation may be too broad in terms of “by-right” uses. Staff has considered the “Select Commercial” zone as a possibility since the Select Commercial zone has a more succinct list of uses and would require Comprehensive Site Plan approval for any proposed development.
Staff report, §VI
… the City Council may place conditions, or limitations to preserve the character and design of the area when rezoning the property. These conditions or limitations cannot be used to limit uses otherwise permitted in the zoning district.
Staff report, §VI
The rear of the property is visible from the nearby residential neighborhood and because of this visibility and context, staff is sensitive to the type and quality of development that may occur.
Staff report, §VI
The property is currently not served by public water and sewer … the nearest feasible connection on the same side of the highway is at Court Plaza. Staff anticipates that these improvements would need to be completed prior to any commercial development.
Staff report, §V(b)
… The Department of Infrastructure and Development is not prepared to make a formal recommendation to the Planning Commission at this time. Staff would appreciate the opportunity to understand the Planning Commission's perspective on this matter before proceeding further.
Staff report, §VII
The full rezoning packet and a deep-link to each attachment.
Complete City of Salisbury Infrastructure and Development packet for 1522 S. Salisbury Blvd, including the staff report and all seven attachments.
Official meeting agenda. The 1522 S. Salisbury Blvd rezoning is listed as a Discussion item (item under New Business) — not yet a public hearing or vote. Meeting held at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers, Room 301, 125 N. Division Street.
Companion packet distributed alongside the agenda, covering items addressed at the May 14, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
Pages 1–3 of the packet: criteria, findings of fact, discussion, and staff recommendation, dated May 14, 2026.
Letter from Ben Nguyen to City Planner Betsy Jackson, AICP, requesting rezoning to General Commercial, dated March 18, 2026.
Aerial view of 1522 S. Salisbury Blvd, the peninsula, and surrounding pond.
City of Salisbury zoning context around Tony Tank Creek.
County zoning surrounding the property: General Commercial along Route 13, R-20 Residential beyond the pond.
Canal Park: 220.36-acre 1972 annexation that included the subject property.
Excerpts from § 17.36.020 (permitted uses) and § 17.36.030 (uses by special exception).
Excerpts from § 17.44.020, § 17.44.030, and § 17.44.040 — the narrower commercial alternative referenced by staff.
Source: City of Salisbury, Department of Infrastructure and Development, 125 N. Division St., Room 304, Salisbury, MD 21801 · 410.548.3170 · www.salisbury.md