Oakland zoning board to hear self-storage proposal at Lowe's Plaza

Patriot Elite Storage seeks special exception to build facility in Town Center zone

GCN Staff· Oct. 29, 2026, 7:58 a.m. ·1 min read

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Oakland Town Hall, where the Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its public hearing — Image: Garrett County News graphic

The Oakland Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing Thursday, Oct. 29, on a special exception application for a proposed self-storage facility at Lowe's Plaza.

Patriot Elite Storage is seeking approval to build a self-storage facility on property at 7000 Lowe's Plaza #1 in Oakland's Town Center zone. The parcel is identified as Tax Map 0072, Parcel 0220.

The hearing begins at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room at Oakland Town Hall, 15 South Third St.

All interested persons are invited to attend and participate in the hearing process.

Sources: Town of Oakland Board of Zoning Appeals; https://www.oaklandmd.gov/news/public-notice-oct-21-2026 See this story on Facebook →

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