The document summarizes the town of Denton, Maryland and its efforts towards smart growth and environmental protection. Denton has around 4,000 residents and aims to reduce land and stormwater usage per capita through updated ordinances. It has created growth boundaries and protected environmental areas to encourage sustainable development. The town has also established various plans and initiatives to further manage growth, upgrade infrastructure, and prioritize infill and redevelopment while balancing residential and commercial areas.

1. Smart Growth Panel “Rural Town Perspective” ~ Town of Denton www.dentonmaryland.com Caroline County, Maryland

2. Where Is Denton, MD?

3. Choptank River Watershed

5. An MD “Annexation Mecca”

6. Denton Aerial

8. Streams

9. Tier II Waters

10. Critical Area Designations

11. Resource Conservation Areas

12. Forest Cover

15. Land Uses

16. Zoning

17. Redevelopment Area