April 1, 2025 – Council District 7
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meeting
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
- Migration Celebration
- Spring Festival
- Eggstravaganza
- Spring Break Drop-In Program
- Earth Day Festival
- Small Area Plan 11 Virtual Public Meeting
- Gray Manor Relief Sewer (GM01)
- Penwood Terrace Force Main Replacement
- Red House Run Structural Sewer Rehabilitation
- Gray Manor Sewershed Structural Rehabilitation
- Lodge Forest Manor Pumping Station
- Delmar Sewersheds Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
- Gray Manor Relief Sewer GM 11 and GM 13
- Dundalk Sanitary Sewer Main Rehabilitation
- Development Meetings and Zoning Hearings
EPS Variances
The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS) publishes a list of the environmental administrative variance requests along with their status. The requests are listed by County Council District.
Information: EPS Variances for District 7
Planning Board Meeting
The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:
- Thursday, April 17, at 4 p.m.
Please check the Planning Board page for the meeting agenda, meeting procedures and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Krystle Patchak by phone at 410-887-3482 or by email at kpatchak@baltimorecountymd.gov.
DESIGN REVIEW PANEL MEETING
The panel will meet virtually on Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Design Review Panel page for the meeting agenda, a link to the meeting, meeting procedures and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Jenifer Nugent by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at jnugent@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
The advisory board will meet in-person on Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Baltimore County Center for Maryland Agriculture, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030. Please check the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board page for the meeting agenda, meeting procedures and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Land Preservation staff by phone at 410-887-3480 or by email at landpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The commission will meet virtually on Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m. through Webex. Please check the Landmarks Preservation Commission page for the meeting agenda, a link to the meeting, meeting procedures and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Historic Preservation staff by phone at 410-887-3495 or by email at histpres@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
The Board of Recreation and Parks will meet on Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. at the Middle River RAC. Please check the Board of Recreation and Parks page for the meeting agenda and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Lisa Winters by phone at 410-887-3810 or by email at lwinters@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Migration Celebration
The Department of Recreation and Parks will host a Migration Celebration on Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Roland, 1000 Lakeside Drive, Baltimore, 21210. Observe the magic of migration and discover how birds, butterflies and other wildlife undertake their seasonal journeys, as we celebrate with live music, activities, vendors and animal ambassadors from County nature centers. Free for all ages.
Spring Festival
The Department of Recreation and Parks will host a Spring Festival on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marshy Point Nature Center, 7130 Marshy Point Road, Middle River, 21220. An occasion to celebrate the season at the County’s waterfront nature center with live music, vendors and family-themed activities. Free for all ages.
Eggstravaganza
The Department of Recreation and Parks will be hosting this year’s Eggstravaganza on Sunday, April 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at Holt Park and Center for the Arts, 34 Elmont Avenue, Baltimore, 21206. This Easter/spring-themed festival will include live music, vendors, exhibitors and activities. Bring your own eggs to decorate and to participate in the Annual Egg Roll. Free for all ages.
Spring Break Drop-In Program
The Department of Recreation and Parks will host a Spring Break Drop-In Program on Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Baltimore County’s 11 RACs. Our RACs are offering a free drop-in program while BCPS is closed for spring break. Participants will visit a new country each day and make a passport to collect their experiences. Please register.
Earth Day Festival
The Department of Recreation and Parks will host an Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Baltimore County Ag Center and Farm Park at 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, 21030. Come celebrate Earth Day with educational demonstrations and activities, including a seed swop, plant sales, hayrides, games, vendors and animal encounters. Free for all ages.
Small Area Plan 11 Virtual Public Meeting
The first Small Area Plan (SAP) effort in Baltimore County is underway for “Small Area 11,” which includes the communities in and around White Marsh, Middle River, Bowleys Quarters, Essex, and Rossville. This SAP will build on the work of previously adopted community plans and Sustainable Community Area Plans, as well as the themes and goals of Master Plan 2030. Small Area Plans are intended to provide area-specific recommendations for achieving and refining the goals of the Master Plan.
On Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m., join the Department of Planning for a virtual meeting through Webex to discuss SAP 11. Join the meeting online.
Information: Browse the Small Area Plan 11 Hub Site, or contact Megan Oliver by telephone at 410-887-3480 or by email at mrosen@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Gray Manor Relief Sewer (GM01)
Baltimore County is constructing 3,100 feet of relief sewer in the Gray Manor area. The 12-inch diameter pipe will help stop sanitary sewer overflows and is part of the County’s Consent Decree with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The project, estimated to cost $1.5 million, began in 2023 and should be finished in the spring. This contract is 91 percent complete.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Penwood Terrace Force Main Replacement
Baltimore County began replacing 6,600 feet of sewer force main in North Point at the end of March. The $3.1 million dollar job, going from Penwood Terrace to Willow Avenue, will require about a year to complete. It's about 98 percent complete. During the project, there will be single-lane road closures to permit construction.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Red House Run Structural Sewer Rehabilitation
Baltimore County has started a major sewer rehabilitation project consisting of almost 15 miles of sewer line in the Overlea and Rosedale areas. Work on the $4.7 million project began in 2022. It's 98 percent complete. The Red House Run Structural Sewer Rehabilitation project is part of the County's Consent Decree—the County's agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to improve the entire sanitary system.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Gray Manor Sewershed Structural Rehabilitation
Baltimore County contractors began an extensive rehabilitation of the Gray Manor Sewershed in 2020. Crews are relining 37,369 feet of eight-inch and 36-inch sewer pipe. The project is 99 percent complete.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Lodge Forest Manor Pumping Station
The Lodge Forest Manor Sewage Pumping Station (an existing station) is back online after construction. Closeout procedures have been started. Work began in 2022. Construction, which is about 100 percent complete, is expected to cost $2,181,696.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Delmar Sewersheds Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Baltimore County is relining 30,000 feet of eight-to-24-inch diameter sewer pipe in the Delmar Sewershed. The improvement project is 98 percent complete. When finished, the project will cost $3,483,000.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Gray Manor Relief Sewer GM 11 and GM 13
Baltimore County is constructing 2,527 linear feet of relief sewer in the Gray Manor area in Trappe Road from Woodwell Road to North Point Road. The 12-inch diameter pipe will help stop sanitary sewer overflows and is part of the County’s Consent Decree with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The project is estimated to cost $1.8 million. The contract is 99 percent complete and is scheduled to be finished in the spring.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Dundalk Sanitary Sewer Main Rehabilitation
The Department of Public Works and Transportation started a major sanitary sewer rehabilitation project consisting of 25 miles of eight-to-24-inch sanitary sewer main rehabilitation in the Dundalk area of Baltimore County. The project is scheduled for completion in December at a cost of $7.8 million. The contract is 75 percent complete. Residences will be notified via door hangers by the contractor if their sewer service is affected.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Development Meetings and Zoning Hearings
Development Meetings include Community Input, Concept Plan, County Review, Development Review Committee and Hearing Officers Hearings.
Zoning Hearings include Special Exceptions, Variances and other issues before the Office of Administrative Hearings of Baltimore County.
These meetings are virtual through Webex.
Please check the Development, Zoning Hearings and Meetings Calendar for links to the meetings, information on participating in the virtual meeting, the meeting agendas and any last-minute schedule changes.
For further information, please call the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections at 410-887-3391 or email paizoning@baltimorecountymd.gov. You may also contact the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-887-3868.