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
- Review of the Annual Development Impact Fee Reports
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 at:
Jefferson Building
105 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
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 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, Taylor Bensley, 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 tbensley@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: October 5
- Thursday October 05 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Jefferson Building, Room 104
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Meeting Details:
4:00 PM: Board Meeting
5:00 PM: Public Hearing on the Electric Vehicles Charging Stations Report
Immediately followed by: Public Hearing on the Water Supply and Sewerage Plan 2023 Triennial Review
To view the Water Supply and Sewerage Plan 2023 Triennial Review and Appendices please follow the steps below.
- Visit this page.
- Scroll to bottom of page and Click “I Agree” under the FTP section.
- Select the Planning folder link.
- Select the 2023 Triennial Review files and download.
- Planning Board Meeting: October 19
- Thursday October 19 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Jefferson Building, Room 104
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Meeting Details:
5:00 pm: Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year (FY25 through FY30) - Citizen Input Meeting
*Anyone wishing to testify for the Citizen Input Meeting must use the sign-in sheets 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. 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 comments to jmeacham@baltimorecountymd.gov by Nov. 1, 2023.
- Planning Board Meeting: November 2
- Thursday November 02 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Jefferson Building, Room 104
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Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: November 16
- Thursday November 16 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Jefferson Building, Room 104
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: January 4
- Thursday January 04 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: January 18
- Thursday January 18 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details:
- 4:00 PM: Presentation - County Executive Presents Capital Improvement Program
- 5:30 PM: Capital Improvement Program Presentation - Department of Public Works and Transportation
- Planning Board CIP Meeting: January 23
- Tuesday January 23 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details:
- 5:30 PM: Capital Improvement Program Presentations - Recreation and Parks, Property Management, Baltimore County Public Library
- Planning Board CIP Meeting: January 25
- Thursday January 25 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details:
- 5:30 PM: Capital Improvement Program Presentations - Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Office of Information Technology and Department of Planning
- Planning Board CIP Meeting: January 30
- Tuesday January 30 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details:
5:30 PM: Capital Improvement Program Presentations - Baltimore County Public Schools, Community Colleges of Baltimore County
- Planning Board Meeting: February 1
- Thursday February 01 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board 1st Council District CZMP Hearing: February 6
- Tuesday February 06 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Lansdowne High School
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Meeting Details:
- 6:00 PM: 1st Council District Hearing Lansdowne High School
- Planning Board 2nd Council District CZMP Hearing: February 8
- Thursday February 08 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Pikesville High School
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Meeting Details:
- 6:00 PM 2nd Council District Hearing Pikesville High School
- Planning Board 3rd Council District CZMP Hearing: February 13
- Tuesday February 13 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Loch Raven High School
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Meeting Details:
- 6:00 PM 3rd Council District Hearing Loch Raven High School
- Planning Board Meeting: February 15
- Thursday February 15 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details:
- After Board Meeting: Staff Recommendations on the Fiscal Year 25 Capital Improvement Program and Sub-Committee Vote
- Planning Board 4th Council District CZMP Hearing: February 20
- Tuesday February 20 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- New Town High School
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Meeting Details:
- 6:00 PM 4th Council District Hearing New Town High School
- Planning Board 5th Council District CZMP Hearing: February 22
- Thursday February 22 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Perry Hall High School
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Meeting Details:
- 6:00 PM 5th Council District Hearing Perry Hall High School
- Planning Board 6th Council District CZMP Hearing: February 27
- Tuesday February 27 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Parkville High School
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Meeting Details:
- 6:00 PM 6th Council District Hearing Parkville High School
- Planning Board 7th Council District CZMP Hearing: February 29
- Thursday February 29 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Dundalk High School
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Meeting Details:
- 6:00 PM 7th Council District Hearing Dundalk High School
- Planning Board Meeting: March 7
- Thursday March 07 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details:
- Planning Board Final Capital Improvement Program Vote
- Planning Board Meeting: March 21
- Thursday March 21 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting and CZMP Work Session: April 4
- Thursday April 04 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details:
- 5:30 PM CZMP Work Session
- Planning Board CZMP Work Session: April 9
- Tuesday April 09 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board CZMP Work Session: April 10
- Wednesday April 10 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board CZMP Work Session: April 11
- Thursday April 11 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board CZMP Work Session: April 16
- Tuesday April 16 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board CZMP Work Session: April 17
- Wednesday April 17 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting and CZMP Work Session: April 18
- Thursday April 18 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details:
- 5:30 PM CZMP Work Session
- Planning Board Meeting: May 2
- Thursday May 02 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: May 16
- Thursday May 16 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: June 6
- Thursday June 06 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.