Paper Permit Applications No Longer Accepted
As of Monday, November 1, all applications for building, plumbing, electrical and other construction permits must be completed online. To help with the transition, first come, first serve public work stations will be placed in the lobby with available staff to help customers create their online accounts and applications.
For details on account creation, relevant permit types and document needs, visit the online permit application section.
- The Baltimore County Master Plan
- Area and special plans and other amendments to the Master Plan
- The Comprehensive Zoning Map Process
- Amendments to zoning and related regulations
- Functional plans, such as the Master Water and Sewerage Plan and Basic Services Maps
- Developments that conflict with the master plan or involve historic landmarks
- Review and formulation of the Capital Improvement Program.
Staff Contact: 410-887-3482
Meetings
The Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursday of each month, excluding August and December. Special meetings of the Board or Committees are scheduled as necessary. All meetings are open to the public.
Unless otherwise noted, meetings begin at 4 p.m. in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, call the Department of Planning at 410-887-3480 or via TTY, at 1-800-735-2258 or 711, at least two working days before the event.
For the majority of agenda items, the Board first conducts an advertised introduction and review at least two weeks before voting on its decisions or recommendations. Either through public hearings or scheduled opportunities during meetings, citizens can participate by offering verbal or written testimony. Written testimony sent in advance is always welcome. Use of the hearing room audio-visual equipment at public hearings is permitted if the Planning Board's policy (PDF) is followed.
INFORMATION FOR PRESENTERS
It is advised that individuals giving presentations to the planning board present visual materials i.e. maps, plans, etc. using a digital format such as PowerPoint. Rendered site plans must be mounted and GIS aerials must be mounted or easily visible on an overhead projector. All of the above items and a copy of the digital materials must be given to the Planning Board Manager, Marsha Tracey, at 410-887-3480 no later than 48 hours in advance. The presenter must arrive at the Planning Board a minimum of one half hour before the meeting to prepare for the actual presentation.
How to Testify
Citizens may register to address the Planning Board (for themselves or as representatives of organizations or clients) for certain agenda items. The chairman will announce the points during the Board’s deliberations (generally after the presentation by County staff and/or the applicant), at which this testimony will be received. Anyone wishing to testify can register in advance by emailing their name and phone number to mtracey@baltimorecountymd.gov before 3 p.m. on the date of the hearing. Each speaker testifying will be given two minutes to speak. Those who do not wish to speak at the hearing but want to share their thoughts can provide written comment or testimony via email or Webex chat. The specific rules of procedure for the testimony will be available during the Webex meeting.
For in-person meetings sign-in sheets will be provided in the Jefferson Building lobby outside of room 104 for citizens to address the Board (for themselves or as representatives of organizations or clients). These sheets will be posted approximately half an hour prior to the Board Meeting start time.
Inclement Weather Policy
This policy will be implemented for the foreseeable future and will follow the actions of the County offices.
No meetings will be held when County offices are closed for the day, meetings will proceed as scheduled if County offices are under liberal leave status. For questions regarding the cancellation of a meeting, please call the office at 410-887-3482.
Upcoming
To view upcoming meeting details, select from the list below.
- Planning Board Meeting: July 7 (Canceled)
- Thursday July 07 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting canceled.
- Planning Board Meeting: July 21
- Thursday July 21 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Jefferson Building, Room 104
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* Location is tentative and subject to change to virtual meeting through Webex if affected by COVID outbreak.
Meeting Details:
4:00: Planning Board Meeting
5:00: Public Hearing: Cycle 40 Water Supply and Sewerage Master Plan Amendments.
- Planning Board Meeting: September 1
- Thursday September 01 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: September 15
- Thursday September 15 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: October 6
- Thursday October 06 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: October 20
- Thursday October 20 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: November 3
- Thursday November 03 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: November 17
- Thursday November 17 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
Date | Time | Location | Meeting Documents |
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January 16 | 4 p.m.—CIP: Planning Board Meeting: County Executive Presents Capital Improvement Program | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | |
February 6 |
| Jefferson Building, Room 104 | |
February 11 | 5:30 p.m.—CIP: Hold as Alternative Date | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Canceled. |
February 13 |
| Jefferson Building, Room 205 | Will be posted when available. |
February 18 | 5:30 p.m.—CIP: Staff Recommendations | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Canceled. |
February 20 |
| Jefferson Building, Room 104 | |
February 25 | 5:30 p.m.—CIP: Committee Vote—Alternative Date | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Canceled. |
March 5 | 5:45 p.m.—Planning Board Final Vote and CZMP Hearing | Note change in location: Pikesville High School, Auditorium | |
March 19 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Canceled. |
April 2 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Canceled. |
April 16 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Canceled. |
May 7 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Canceled. |
May 21 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting and Final Vote on CZMP | Watch the recording. | |
June 4 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Canceled. |
June 18 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Watch the recording. | |
July 2 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Canceled. |
July 16 |
| Watch the recording. | |
September 3 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Watch the recording. | |
September 17 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Watch the recording. | |
October 1 |
| Watch the recording. | |
October 15 |
| Watch the Planning Board recording. Watch the CIM recording. | |
November 5 |
| Watch the recording. | |
November 19 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Watch the recording. |
Date | Time | Meeting Documents |
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January 3 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
January 17 |
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January 24 |
| Will be posted when available. |
January 31 | 5:30 p.m.—CIP: Hold as Alternative Date | Will be posted when available. |
February 7 |
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February 14 | 5:30 p.m.—Hold as Alternative Date | Will be posted when available. |
February 21 |
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March 7 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting and CIP Final Vote | |
March 21 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
April 4 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
April 18 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
May 2 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
May 16 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
June 6 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
June 20 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
July 18 |
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September 5 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
September 19 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
October 3 |
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October 17 | 5 p.m.—CIP: Citizen Input Meeting | |
November 7 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
November 21 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting |