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Publications and Maps

Publications

Adopted Community Plans

The Baltimore County 2010 Annual Growth Report (PDF) tracks development-related changes that occurred in Baltimore County for the 2010 calendar year. It then assesses whether the changes are consistent with the county’s growth policies and land use goals.

Census 2000 newsletters summarize demographic information for Baltimore County including factors such as population, race, age and household income.

Census 2000 brochures portray general and socioeconomic characteristics of population by race and ethnicity in Baltimore County.

A Citizen's Guide to Planning and Zoning provides basic information about Baltimore County's zoning designations and processes.

The Comprehensive Manual of Development Policies provides guidelines to encourage developmental design excellence.

The Baltimore County Landscape Manual (PDF) provides guidelines for landscape elements associated with land development.

Eastern Baltimore County Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan, is a blueprint for constructing pedestrian and bicycle improvements for the fifth, sixth, and seventh council districts.

The Master Plan 2020 is a guide for the future development of Baltimore County.  It examines the policies and strategies that have guided past development of the County, and reassesses them in light of the present and projected conditions.

The Pikesville Commercial Revitalization Guidelines, adopted by the Baltimore County Council on March 20, 2006 as part of the Comprehensive Manual of Development Policies, are the product of a year long concentrated effort to build a unified architectural vision for revitalizing downtown Pikesville. The Design Review Panel and planning staff will use the guidelines in their review of facade improvements and infill development within the Pikesville Revitalization District.

Planning's Pages is the Department's e-newsletter providing information on current projects and events. Subscribe to receive the newsletter via e-mail.

Quarterly Subdivision Reports summarize approved plans and building permits for residential and non-residential development in Baltimore County. Subscribe to receive an e-mail notification when each new edition is available.

The Residential Development Capacity Study calculated the potential number of residential units that could be constructed under the existing zoning regulations in the urban area of the county.

Maps

Adequate School Facilities Maps 

Community Planners by Councilmanic District (PDF)

Design Review Area Maps 

Federal Highway Functional Classification Map (PDF)

Land Management Area Map (PDF)

Priority Funding Area Map (PDF)

My Neighborhood Interactive Map allows users to search for properties, view the zoning, view aerial photography, create custom printable maps and obtain owner information.

Upon the first visit to My Neighborhood interactive maps, users will be directed to download a one-time Silverlight plug-in directly from Microsoft via a link. If you are using an Apple MAC OS X and need to install Silverlight, do not use the install link provided on the application page. Instead, use the following link to install the proper plug-in: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/otherproducts.mspx.
Find information on these specific areas using the My Neighborhood Interactive Map:

Bicycle Facilities - Find bicycle initiatives in the County

Historic - Find historic properties and districts

My Neighborhood - Find current zoning of properties

Revised May 4, 2012

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