The following text was sent by the WHP Office to all Owners on Dec. 20, 2024
Hello WHP Community,The following is an email from the Department of Development, Review, and Permitting. I have also included a link to the hearing recorded with the County Commissioners provided by Terry Lenhart.Thanks to Tracey and Joe Barnhart, Phil Wood, and Ric Smith for pursuing the County's approval of sunshade gazebos in White Horse Park. I would also like to thank all of the community members who attended the hearings and Mike Wood, who spoke out on our behalf as a "Fire Prevention Expert." This amendment is important not only to our current owners but to all the future generations of White Horse Park.
To watch the live stream recording click on:https://www.co.worcester.md.us/livestream
Happy Holidays,Janice
The following email is from the County:
Good morning
As you are all probably already aware, on Tuesday, December 17th, the Worcester County Commissioners passed the text amendment allowing a second, unenclosed accessory building, with a separation distance for all accessory buildings at 3’. The law will take effect 45 days from passage (January 31, 2025). Once I have a copy of the signed bill, I will forward that to you for your records.
In the meantime, staff will be preparing an informational sheet that will specify the details needed to permit these structures so that everyone can be on the same page. Please note that while permits for the second accessory buildings can be submitted prior to the effective date, DRP cannot issue the permit until the bill becomes law.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season.
Sincerely,JenniferJennifer K. Keener, AICP
DirectorDept. of Development, Review and PermittingWorcester County GovernmentOne West Market Street, Room 1201Snow Hill, MD 21863(410) 632-1200, ext. 1123jkkeener@co.worcester.md.us
To watch the live stream recording click on:https://www.co.worcester.md.us/livestream
Happy Holidays,Janice
The following email is from the County:
Good morning
As you are all probably already aware, on Tuesday, December 17th, the Worcester County Commissioners passed the text amendment allowing a second, unenclosed accessory building, with a separation distance for all accessory buildings at 3’. The law will take effect 45 days from passage (January 31, 2025). Once I have a copy of the signed bill, I will forward that to you for your records.
In the meantime, staff will be preparing an informational sheet that will specify the details needed to permit these structures so that everyone can be on the same page. Please note that while permits for the second accessory buildings can be submitted prior to the effective date, DRP cannot issue the permit until the bill becomes law.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season.
Sincerely,JenniferJennifer K. Keener, AICP
DirectorDept. of Development, Review and PermittingWorcester County GovernmentOne West Market Street, Room 1201Snow Hill, MD 21863(410) 632-1200, ext. 1123jkkeener@co.worcester.md.us