Department of Permits and Development Management

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Inspection Connection
Code Enforcement Final Orders
Baltimore County Codes and Zoning Regulations
Kingsley Park Renaissance Project
Office of the Zoning Commissioner
Planning
Rental Housing Registration

Timothy M. Kotroco, Director
tkotroco@baltimorecountymd.gov

Donald T. Rascoe, Deputy Director
drascoe@baltimorecountymd.gov

Mike Mohler, Deputy Director
mmohler@baltimorecountymd.gov

County Office Building
111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 105
Towson, Maryland, 21204
410 887-3353
410 887-5708(FAX)

With over 600 square miles and 700,000 people Baltimore County is bigger than some countries. And like a separate country, the county is constantly changing and filled with people interacting. Overseeing the development and use of land is one of the most important duties of local government, and that's where Permits and Development Management comes in.

Our Development Management Division reviews new development plans to make sure they comply with land use
regulations and fit in with existing communities and infrastructure. Development Plans Review reviews the necessary public improvements each project requires, and Land Acquisition deals with the related rights-of-way, easements, etc. When the project is ready to go, Permit Processing, Building Plans Review, and Zoning Review take in permit applications and check for compliance with building and zoning codes. Building, Electrical and Plumbing Inspection make sure what is built is what was approved, and the Electric and Plumbing Boards test and license the electricians and plumbers. Our new Inspection Connection will allow you to schedule, re-schedule, cancel and inquire about building, plumbing and electrical permits and inspections.

When the building is finished, Code Enforcement keeps the day-to-day use of a property in compliance with county laws; and monitors the Rental Registration program. Miscellaneous Permits provides dog licenses, gathering permits and dozens of other items.

Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Regulation of Police-Initiated Towing

The Director of the Baltimore County Department of Permits and Development Management will hold a public hearing in Towson, Maryland on an amendment to the Police-Initiated Towing Regulations regarding towing fees for light duty motor vehicles (gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less) authorizing a fee for extraordinary circumstances.The public hearing will be held Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 106 of the County Office Building, 111 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204.

Copies of the proposed regulations are available as follows: Online, Room 105, County Office Building, 111 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204, at each public library in Baltimore County and at the offices of the County Council.

Written comments referencing the proposed regulations shall be mailed or delivered to Room 105, County Office Building, 111 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204 by Thursday, February 18, 2010.

Office of the Director