The County Charter gives the Planning Board a major role in recommending the content of the Capital Program and Budget. The Board's other advisory responsibilities are established in the County Code or by Executive Order. They include making recommendations or decisions on:
- 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
Staff Contact: 410-887-3482
Members
The Planning Board, established by the County Charter, consists of 15 members, serving for three-year terms, staggered so that one-third of the terms expires each year. Each of the seven County Council members appoints a Board member from the respective County Council District. The County Executive appoints the other eight members and nominates the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, subject to confirmation by the County Council. There are no term limits.
Board members are volunteers who contribute many hours of service preparing for, and participating in the Board's meetings, hearings and decisions. They cannot hold salaried positions in County government, and they do not receive any salary as members. More information about the Planning Board is contained in the booklet Planning Board Basics booklet. (PDF)
Name | Date Appointed | Current Term | Appointed By |
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Henry Callegary | 10/13/2020 | 12/31/2022 | Executive At Large |
Nancy Hafford | 01/01/2012 | 12/31/2020 | Executive |
Paul Hartman | 07/13/2017 | 12/31/2020 | Council |
Mark Heckman | 02/11/2019 | 12/31/2019 | Council |
Steven Heinl | 2/19/2019 | 12/31/2021 | Executive |
C. Scott Holupka | 02/13/2019 | 12/31/2021 | Executive |
Wayne C. McGinnis | 01/01/1998 | 12/31/2021 | Council |
Howard Perlow | 02/18/2011 | 12/31/2021 | Executive |
N. Scott Phillips | 10/10/2012 | 12/31/2019 | Executive |
Cathryn Pinheiro | 02/13/2019 | 12/31/2020 | Executive |
Robert D. Schweitzer | 3/29/2018 | 12/31/2018 | Council |
Todd Warren | 07/17/2015 | 12/31/2020 | Council |
Cathy Wolfson | 11/15/2015 | 12/31/2021 | Council District 4 |
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. No meetings will be held when County schools are either closed for the day or subject to early dismissal due to inclement weather. For questions regarding the cancellation of a meeting, please call the office at 410-887-3482.
Unless otherwise noted, meetings begin at 4 p.m. in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson. The tentative agenda for each meeting is available by the Thursday of the preceding week at the Department of Planning and on this page. Subscribe to receive email notifications when the latest Planning Board meeting documents have been posted.
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.
2020
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 | ||
June 4 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Canceled. |
June 18 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | ||
July 2 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Canceled. |
July 16 |
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September 3 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | ||
September 17 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | ||
October 1 |
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October 15 |
| Watch the Planning Board recording. |
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November 5 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Will be posted when available. |
November 19 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | Jefferson Building, Room 104 | Will be posted when available. |
2019
Date | Time | Meeting Documents |
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January 3 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting |
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January 17 |
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January 24 |
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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 |
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April 4 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting |
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April 18 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
May 2 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting | |
May 16 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting |
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June 6 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting |
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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 |
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November 21 | 4 p.m.—Planning Board Meeting |
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