2026 Update to the Comprehensive Plan

The comprehensive planning process determines community goals, aspirations, development, and preservation.

The Comprehensive Plan guides public policy for many complex issues including land use, transportation, extension of utilities and public services, preservation, use, and protection of natural resources, development, tourism, and community design, among many others. The Comprehensive Plan covers the entire County and addresses a broad range of topics and long-term goals.

This year, Planning and Zoning will be leading an update to the Comprehensive Plan. The update is expected to be completed by 2026.

Throughout this process, the team will call on the community to receive feedback about the future of Talbot County. Your ideas will help shape how we grow, live, work, and play!

The Update the Comprehensive Planning process is expected to last through 2026. See the timeline below to get an idea of the whole process!

Follow along for updates. ⬇️⬇️

The comprehensive planning process determines community goals, aspirations, development, and preservation.

This year, Planning and Zoning will be leading an update to the Comprehensive Plan. The update is expected to be completed by 2026.

Throughout this process, the team will call on the community to receive feedback about the future of Talbot County. Your ideas will help shape how we grow, live, work, and play!

The Update the Comprehensive Planning process is expected to last through 2026. See the timeline below to get an idea of the whole process!

Follow along for updates. ⬇️⬇️

Kickoff Meeting Scheduled for June 4th

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Join us on June 4^th at 10:30 am in the Bradley Meeting Room at the Talbot County Courthouse (11 N Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601) for our 2026 Update to the Comprehensive Plan Kickoff Meeting.

Consultants Wallace Montgomery will be in attendance to do a presentation on the Comprehensive Planning Process and the next steps moving forward with the Comprehensive Plan Update. The agenda for the meeting can be found here: https://talbotcountymd.gov/meetings. Public Comment will be limited to questions related to the Comprehensive Plan process itself.

Additional public comment will be welcomed at future Listening Sessions and Work Sessions which will be scheduled and advertised on the 2026 Update to the Comprehensive Plan page. Written comments can also be submitted to CompPlanComments@talbgov.org.

For those that cannot attend the Kickoff Meeting follow along on the live stream or watch the meeting after here: https://talbotcountymd.gov/meetings

Reminder, Comprehensive Plan Community Outreach Survey is open until June 18, 2025. /The survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B83RG3X
What’s the difference?

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Did you know? Talbot County is currently working on two major planning efforts, and while they’re both important, they serve different purposes:

The 2026 Update to the Comprehensive Plan is a long-term guide for land use, growth, housing, infrastructure, and environmental planning. It’s a roadmap for how the County will develop over the next 20+ years. Learn more ➜ https://engage.talbotcountymd.gov/compplan

The Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan focuses specifically on boosting our local economy and tourism industry. It outlines short- and mid-term goals to support businesses, attract visitors, and strengthen our workforce. Learn more ➜ https://www.talbotworks.org/strategic-plan/

Both plans are informed by community input—but they tackle different parts of Talbot County’s future!
Community Survey Now Available

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Talbot County is inviting residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to take part in shaping the County’s future by completing a new community survey. The survey is part of the County’s update to its Comprehensive Plan, a guiding document that will set priorities for growth, development, and conservation over the next two decades.
"The Comprehensive Plan belongs to the people of Talbot County," said Brennan Tarleton, Talbot County Planning Officer. "Public feedback is vital to ensure that the Plan reflects the community’s vision and addresses real needs."
The Comprehensive Plan will influence land use, housing, transportation, parks, recreation, natural resources, and more. The County is seeking input from people of all ages and backgrounds to help shape a shared vision for the future.
The survey is available online at Talbot County 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update - Community Feedback Survey and will remain open through May 23rd. It takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
For more information about the Comprehensive Plan process and upcoming engagement opportunities, visit 2026 Update to the Comprehensive Plan | Engage Talbot County.