March 15, 2025 – Council District 2
- EPS Variances
- Planning Board Meetings
- Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
- Women’s Wellness Night
- Small Area Plan Effort Underway for “Small Area 11”
- Community Planning Institute Spring Cohort
- Reisterstown Road Water Transmission Main Replacement (Designated Phase III)
- Falls Road Water Main Replacement and Rehabilitation
- Reisterstown Road Water Main Replacement Construction (Phase IV)
- Pikesville Pumping Station Number 2, Discharge Water Main
- Charles Street Water Main Replacement
- 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 2
Planning Board Meetings
The board will meet virtually through Webex as follows:
- Thursday, March 20, at 4 p.m. (This meeting was canceled.)
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.
Recreation and Parks Board Meeting
The Board of Recreation and Parks will meet in-person on Tuesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. at Oregon Ridge Park and Lodge, 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030. Please check the Board of Recreation and Parks page for the meeting agenda, a link to the meeting and any last-minute schedule changes.
Information: Contact Lisa Winters by phone at 410-887-3810 or by email at lwinters@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Canceled: Women’s Wellness Night
This event has been canceled. The Department of Recreation and Parks will host Women’s Wellness Night on Saturday, March 22, at 6 p.m., at the Randallstown Community Center, 3505 Resource Drive, Randallstown, Maryland 21133. Join us as we celebrate Women’s History Month and explore local health and wellness vendors, listen to empowering stories from female entrepreneurs, and take part in an exercise activity.
Small Area Plan Effort Underway for “Small Area 11”
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.
There are two opportunities for community members to get involved:
Online Survey
An online survey for SAP 11 is now live. Sharing your input and knowledge of your community through this survey deepens our understanding of the plan area. We appreciate your time and effort responding to this survey. Access the SAP 11 survey online.
Public Meeting
On Tuesday, March 25, at 6 p.m., the SAP 11 will hold its first public meeting at CCBC Essex, Administration Building, First Floor Lecture Hall, 7201 Rossville Boulevard, Baltimore, Mayland 21237. The County’s Small Area Plans provide area-specific recommendations for achieving and refining the goals of Master Plan 2030. Join us for a discussion about the future of our communities.
Community Planning Institute Spring Cohort
The Department of Planning has created the Community Planning Institute (CPI) to empower County community members and stakeholders to be productively engaged in planning, land use, and development processes and practices that impact their communities. The spring 2025 institute will consist of weekly in-person classes for five consecutive weeks.
Individuals interested in participating in the spring cohort must apply online. Applications will be available starting Monday, March 17 until Monday, March 31 at 8 a.m.
Classes will occur from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the following dates in the Jefferson Building located in Towson, Maryland:
- Tuesday, May 6: Kick-off and Baltimore County Introduction
- Tuesday, May 13: Planning 101
- Tuesday, May 20: Understanding Zoning
- Tuesday, May 27: Baltimore County Development
- Tuesday, June 3: Action Plan and Graduation
Information: Browse the Community Planning Institute hub site or email cpi@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Reisterstown Road Water Transmission Main Replacement (Designated Phase III)
Baltimore County is working on a major water main project, replacing 16,000 feet of line in Reisterstown Road between Pleasant Hill Road and Stocksdale Avenue. The three miles of new 16- and 20-inch diameter line is 99 percent complete and is scheduled to be finished in the spring. Crews continue to install services across Reisterstown Road.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Falls Road Water Main Replacement and Rehabilitation
The Department of Public Works and Transportation is replacing more than 11,000 feet of water line on Falls Road between the Baltimore City line and Brightfield Road near Interstate 695. The project, which will cost approximately $10.5 million, is about 88 percent complete. The project is scheduled for completion in the spring. The replacement of the line—sections of which are more than 90 years old—will improve the reliability of the system. Much of the construction will be done between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., and ingress and egress will be coordinated with (and provided for) all property owners. Falls Road will not be closed during construction but there will be some lane closures during the day to accommodate construction schedules. Falls Road carries about 18,000 cars daily. There will be traffic delays.
Information: Questions should be directed to the Division of Construction Contracts at 410-887-3531.
Reisterstown Road Water Main Replacement Construction (Phase IV)
Baltimore County began work on a major water main project, replacing 8,600 linear feet of four-to-24-inch ductile-iron water main in Reisterstown Road from Interstate 695 heading south to Irving Place. The project cost is $11,920,728. The working hours will be from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Expect single-lane closures with various traffic patterns throughout the duration of the project. The work began in 2023. The project is 99 percent complete.
Information: Questions should be directed to the Division of Construction Contracts at 410-887-3531.
Pikesville Pumping Station Number 2, Discharge Water Main
Baltimore County began work on a major water main project starting at the Pikesville Pumping Station located south of Interstate 695 (I-695) and east of Reisterstown Road. The new water main travels north going under I-695 to the Reservoir Circle Office Complex, then travels west along Hooks Lane and finally north along Greene Tree Road. The discharge water main is approximately 9,500 feet in length. Work includes, but is not limited to, construction of the new 42-inch and 30-inch water main, and construction of a 72-inch tunnel across I-695. The project began in 2023 and is expected to take two years to complete at a cost of $20.2 million dollars. The project is 61 percent complete.
Information: Email engineering@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Charles Street Water Main Replacement
While partnering with the State Highway Administration, the Department of Public Works and Transportation started replacing 4,200 linear feet of 12- and 16-inch water main from the Baltimore City line to Bellona Avenue. The entire project is scheduled to be completed in 2026. The project is 40 percent complete.
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.