- 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, Myles Muehlberger, 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 in 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 mmuehlberger@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.
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: May 6
- Thursday May 06 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: May 20
- Thursday May 20 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: June 3
- Thursday June 03 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: June 17
- Thursday June 17 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: July 1
- Thursday July 01 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: July 15
- Thursday July 15 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: September 2
- Thursday September 02 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: September 23
- Thursday September 23 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: October 7
- Thursday October 07 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: October 21
- Thursday October 21 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: November 4
- Thursday November 04 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
- Planning Board Meeting: November 18
- Thursday November 18 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Meeting Details: Will be posted when available.
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 | 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. |
2019
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 |
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 Expires | Appointed By |
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Henry Callegary | 10/13/2020 | 12/31/2022 | Executive At Large |
George Fotis | 2/11/2021 | 12/31/2023 | Executive At Large |
Nancy Hafford Chair | 01/01/2012 | 12/31/2023 | Executive At Large |
Paul Hartman | 07/13/2017 | 12/31/2023 | Council District 5 |
Mark Heckman | 02/11/2019 | 12/31/2023 | Council District 2 |
Steven Heinl | 2/19/2019 | 12/31/2021 | Executive At Large |
C. Scott Holupka Vice Chair | 02/13/2019 | 12/31/2021 | Executive At Large |
Derick C. Johnson | 11/18/2020 | 12/31/2022 | Executive At Large |
Wayne C. McGinnis | 01/01/1998 | 12/31/2021 | Council District 3 |
Howard Perlow | 02/18/2011 | 12/31/2021 | Executive At Large |
Cathryn Pinheiro | 02/13/2019 | 12/31/2023 | Executive At Large |
Robert D. Schweitzer | 3/29/2018 | 12/31/2021 | Council District 7 |
Todd Warren | 07/17/2015 | 12/31/2020 | Council District 1 |
Cathy Wolfson | 11/15/2015 | 12/31/2021 | Council District 4 |