Zoning Review Forms
Zoning Review Forms
Permits, Approvals and Inspections provides these downloadable forms, petitions, checklists, verifications and other zoning related services frequently used in the zoning process. For forms relating to Zoning Use Permits, please see the Zoning Use Permit page.
To convert an existing dwelling into a multifamily the property must comply with this table of the BCZR. Use My Neighborhood to obtain zoning classifications or lot size.
CZMP takes place every four years on an exact schedule specified in the County Code. Any citizen may request a zoning change on any property in the County.
The devolution of title is often required for properties with no development plan, plat or known development history.
A list was compiled as a courtesy to assist citizens with finding an engineer or surveyor. Zoning does not attest to the work of any person on this list.
Learn more about fence requirements, and if a fence waiver is required please review and submit a Fence Waiver Application.
FDP checklist is a Zoning document required for all residential zone properties. The FDP must be approved and signed by Zoning. The Notice Of Conveyance is a document informing all buyers that an FDP or plan exist for the property.
The front yard depth of any building hereafter erected shall be the average of the front yard depths of the lots immediately adjoining on each side. Requirement applies to D.R.2, D.R.3.5, D.R.5.5, B.L., B.M. and B.R. Zones
The subdivision of a plot of land into three or fewer parcels. View the minor subdivision checklist.
View the Fee Schedule for zoning, development, and appeals.
View the map of County approved sign posters.
Obtaining a traders/business license and MVA approval can be done as a walk-in service during normal business hours. The fee is $100 and we accept check, payable to Baltimore County, and credit or debit at the counter. If out of state, mail your trader/business license application to Baltimore County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue Room 124, Towson, Maryland 21204. Please include an address to mail the completed application back to.
Home Occupation of trader/business license is acceptable under some circumstances a Zoning Home Occupation Use Permit/Affidavit for Traders License will be required.
If your MVA request is for a wholesale dealer, an Automotive Wholesale Dealer's License Zoning Use Permit must be approved.
Zoning cannot approve any MVA forms or any automotive related uses for a residential zoned property.
Trucking Facility I—Primary purpose is to accommodate the transfer of goods or chattels from trucks or truck trailers to other trucks or truck trailers or to vehicles of other types, in order to facilitate the transportation of such goods or chattels.
Trucking Facility II—A trucking facility other than a Class I trucking facility, including a truck yard (the primary purpose of which is to accommodate the parking or storage of trucks, truck trailers or truck tractors.
View the trucking facility checklist.
These diagrams are to be used as a guide in determining divisional property lines on waterfront construction.
View a complete list of every Baltimore County zoning classification.
An official zoning letter that provides a comprehensive overview of a property, including zoning classification, zoning cases history and code and zoning violations. If requesting a Zoning Verification Types, Guidelines and Requirements form that confirms a permitted use, please provide full detail of your proposed use.