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Wed Jul 22, 2026

Legislative Session - Day 10

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov Version 2 Page 1 of 4 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Legislative Session Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 10:00 AM Legislative Session Day # 10 Approve Journal Legislative Session – July 6, 2026 Approve Minutes Monthly Meeting – July 13, 2026 Legislative Public Hearing – July 20, 2026 Final Consideration Appointments CR108-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Kelsey E. Ritter - Environmental Sustainability Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kelsey E. Ritter to the Environmental Sustainability Board CR109-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP- Human Rights Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP to the Human Rights Commission CR110-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Faith Matranga- Human Rig [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 22, 2026

BA 26-012S - Harmony Hall at Howard County Health Park, LLC

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 am Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 26-012S – Harmony Hall at Howard County Health Park, LLC Sign Variance Petition requesting one 169.5 sq. ft. sign with one road frontage with a proposed setback of 45’. (6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044) Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Tue Jul 21, 2026

Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1134M (Olde Scaggsville LLC; G&R Maple Lawn, Inc. - continuation)

Hearing on zoning reclassification and development plan for Maple Lawn

The Hearing Examiner is continuing a case regarding a Zoning Map Amendment and an Amended Preliminary Development Plan. The request involves reclassifying land from B-1 to RR-MXD-3 for properties in Laurel and Fulton.

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, July 23, 2026 5:30 pm Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: ZB 1134M/ZB 1134PDP – Olde Scaggsville, LLC; G&R Maple Lawn, Inc. (continued from July 15, 2026) Zoning Map Amendment Petition requesting to reclassify parcels of land from B-1 (Business: Local) to RR-MXD-3 (Rural Residential Mixed Use Overlay) and Amended Preliminary Development Plan Petition requesting to amend the approved First Amended PDP for Maple Lawn. (11292 Buch Way, Laurel, MD 20723 and 11788 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759) Zoning Board case heard by Hearing Examiner: Joyce Nichols
Tue Jul 21, 2026

Board of Appeals - Administrative Meeting

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Howard County Board of Appeals George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, July 23, 2026 9:00 am Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Administrative Matters: a. Discussion of pending Decision and Order(s) pursuant to Section 2.211 of the Howard County Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure. b. Discussion of a subpoena request made pursuant to Section 2.208 of the Howard County Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure. II. Closed Meeting: If necessary, the Board of Appeals may go into Closed Session in accordance with Section 3-305(b)(7) of the Open Meetings Act to consult with Counsel to obtain legal advice regarding the pending Decisions and Order(s) and the subpoena request.
Tue Jul 21, 2026

Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board - July 22, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE HEARING BOARD July 21, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M. This hybrid public hearing is being held in the Banneker Room (3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043) and by WebEx, a web-based format. For those wishing to participate online, a Webex link will be available for log-on at the start of the hearing on this webpage: https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Liquor-License For further information, call Kel Berg at 410-313-3114. NEW CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE To: DSMS Pizza, LLC t/a Ledo Pizza Clarksville in the name of Dhvani Vyas for a 2,377 sq. ft. restaurant located at 6030 Daybreak Circle, Clarksville, MD 21029. TRANSFER CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE From: Trinity Hub, LLC t/a House of India in the name of Severine M. D’Souza for a 1,970 sq. ft. restaurant located at 9350 Snowden River Parkway, Suite F2, Columbia, MD 21045. To: Trinity Hub, LLC t/a House of India in the name of Ranju Sharma Giri for a 1,970 sq. ft. restaurant located at 9350 Snowden River Parkway, Suite F2, Columbia, MD 21045. CHANGE IN CLASS CLASS D BEER, WINE & LIQUOR + ON-SITE CONSUMPTION PERMIT - DISTILLERY 7-DAY ON/OFF SALE LICENSE For: JS Brewery, LLC t/a JS Brewery in the name of Rajiv Kumar Aggarwal for a 2,606 sq. ft. brewery and taproom located at 8970-B Route 108, Columbia, MD 21045.
Mon Jul 20, 2026

Legislative Public Hearing

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov Page 1 of 4 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Legislative Public Hearing Monday, July 20, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 7:00 p.m. Appointments CR108-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Kelsey E. Ritter - Environmental Sustainability Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kelsey E. Ritter to the Environmental Sustainability Board CR109-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP- Human Rights Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP to the Human Rights Commission CR110-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Faith Matranga- Human Rights Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Faith Matranga to the Human Rights Commission CR111-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: A [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jul 16, 2026

BA 26-008C - ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC (continuation)

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, July 16, 2026 5:30 pm Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 26-008C – ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC (continued from June 24, 2026 and July 14, 2026) Conditional Use Petition requesting approval of 26 Age-Restricted Adult Housing (ARAH) units. (12668 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042) Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Wed Jul 15, 2026

Planning Board

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Planning Board Agenda July 23, 2026 The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The in-person meeting will take place in the C Vernon Gray Room at the George Howard Building, 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, register at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026. For any updates to the meeting location, please visit the Planning Board website. 1. Call to Order / Welcome 2. Establishment of Quorum 3. Review and Approval of Agenda 4. Review and Approval of Minutes 5. Chair Items to be discussed 6. Executive Secretary Items to be discussed 7. SDP-26-014 Fall River Terrace, Enterprise Community Homes Housing, LLC The request to construct a four-story apartment building consisting of 76 units, parking, outdoor amenity areas and landscaping on 2.84 acres of land zoned New Town at the corner of Harpers Farm Road and Elliots Oak Road. 8. SDP-26-016 JP Morgan Chase Bank The request to construct a new bank building, associated parking area, utilities, and site amenities on 1.70 acre Lot W 2. 9. Adjourn
Wed Jul 15, 2026

Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1134M (Olde Scaggsville, LLC; G&R Maple Lawn, Inc.)

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 5:30 pm Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: ZB 1134M/ZB 1134PDP – Olde Scaggsville, LLC; G&R Maple Lawn, Inc. Zoning Map Amendment Petition requesting to reclassify parcels of land from B-1 (Business: Local) to RR-MXD-3 (Rural Residential Mixed Use Overlay) and Amended Preliminary Development Plan Petition requesting to amend the approved First Amended PDP for Maple Lawn. (11292 Buch Way, Laurel, MD 20723 and 11788 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759) Zoning Board case heard by Hearing Examiner: Joyce Nichols
Tue Jul 14, 2026

BA 26-008C - ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC (continuation)

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 4:00 pm Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 26-008C – ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC* (continued from June 24, 2026) Conditional Use Petition requesting approval of 26 Age-Restricted Adult Housing (ARAH) units. (12668 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042) *Continuation date (if needed) will be on: July 16, 2026 at 5:30pm Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Mon Jul 13, 2026

Monthly Meeting 07/13/2026

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Monthly Meeting Monday, July 13, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 10:00 a.m. 1. Annual MACo Update 2. Reports a. MACo/NACo b. Chairperson c. Council Administrator d. County Auditor Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001 or email [email protected]
Thu Jul 9, 2026

Planning Board Meeting - July 9, 2026

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Planning Board Agenda July 9, 2026 The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The in-person meeting will take place in the C Vernon Gray Room at the George Howard Building, 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, register at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 p.m. on July 8, 2026. For any updates to the meeting location, please visit the Planning Board website. 1. Call to Order / Welcome 2. Establishment of Quorum 3. Review and Approval of Agenda 4. Review and Approval of Minutes 5. Chair Items to be discussed 6. Executive Secretary Items to be discussed 7. New Town Task Force Report A New Town Task Force was appointed by the County Executive via executive order on May 14, 2025 with an amendments issued on June 3, 2025 and May 12, 2026. The Task Force evaluated present New Town regulations, found in Section 125 of the Howard County Zoning Code, and developed recommendations for improving the New Town zoning model that governs land use in much of the master-planned community of Columbia. The task force’s findings and final recommendations can be found on the New Town Task Force website. The facilitation team for the task force will be presenting a summary of the task force process, final report, and recommendations to the Planning Board on July 9th, 2026.
Mon Jul 6, 2026

Legislative Session - Day 9

Council approves school budget and appoints new board members

The Howard County Council will consider approving amendments to the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets for the Board of Education, including a $6.8 million increase. The agenda also includes confirming multiple appointments to various county commissions and boards.

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov Version 2 Page 1 of 7 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Legislative Session Monday, July 6, 2026 Virtual Meeting (In-Person for Councilmembers only) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 7:00 p.m. Legislative Session Day # 9 Approve Journal Legislative Session – June 1, 2026 Approve Minutes Special Meeting to Hold Closed Session – June 1, 2026 Special Meeting to Hold Closed Session – June 8, 2026 Legislative Public Hearing – June 15, 2026 Introduction Appointments CR108-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Kelsey E. Ritter - Environmental Sustainability Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kelsey E. Ritter to the Environmental Sustainability Board CR109-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP- Human Rights Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP to the Human Rights Commission CR110-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 30, 2026

Hearing Examiner - BA 26-003V (Nicholas Bennett)

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Friday, July 31, 2026 10:00 a.m. Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 26-003V – Nicholas Bennett Residential District Variance Petition requesting a side yard setback of 1.2 ft. and a rear yard setback of 5.1 ft. for an accessory shed. (8250 Mission Road, Jessup, MD 20794) Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Wed Jun 24, 2026

BA 26-008C - ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 5:30 pm Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 26-008C – ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC* Conditional Use Petition requesting approval of 26 Age-Restricted Adult Housing (ARAH) units. (12668 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042) *Continuation dates (if needed) may be on: July 14, 2026 at 4pm; and July 16, 2026 at 5:30pm Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Tue Jun 23, 2026

Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board - June 23, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE HEARING BOARD June 23, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M. This hybrid public hearing is being held in the Banneker Room (3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043) and by WebEx, a web-based format. For those wishing to participate online, a Webex link will be available for log-on at the start of the hearing on this webpage: https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Liquor-License For further information, call Kel Berg at 410-313-3114. NEW – Continued from 2/24/2026 CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE To: Golden Hub, LLC t/a Royal Cuisine of India in the names of Severine Dsouza and Aaron Souza for a 1,249 sq. ft. restaurant located at 7500 Montpelier Road, #104, Laurel, MD 20724. NEW CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON/OFF SALE LICENSE To: Centre Park View, Inc. t/a Luna del Sea Steak & Seafood Restaurant in the names of Kamran Sarlak and Kamran Assadi for a 5,735 sq. ft. restaurant with a 624 sq. ft. exterior located at 8808 Centre Park Drive, Columbia, MD 21045. NEW CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON/OFF SALE LICENSE To: Hot Garbage Pizza, LLC t/a Hot Garbage Pizza in the name of Geoff Gill for a 1,300 sq. ft. restaurant located at 8069 Tiber Alley, Units Retail 1 and Retail 2, Ellicott City, MD 21043. TRANSFER CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE From: WIBS, LLC t/a Shin Chon Garden in the names of Clara Heejin Kim and So Yeong Chun for a 3,000 sq. ft. restaurant [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 18, 2026

Board of Appeals - Administrative Meeting

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Thu Jun 18, 2026

Planning Board Meeting - June 18, 2026

Planning Board to review zoning requests for Burkard Homes and Turf Valley

The Howard County Planning Board will meet to review two zoning requests and approve standard agenda items. The meeting will be held in-person at the George Howard Building and online.

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Planning Board Agenda June 18, 2026 The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The in-person meeting will take place in the Banneker Room at the George Howard Building, 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, re gister at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 p.m. on June 17, 2026. For any updates to the meeting location, please visit the Planning Board website. 1. Call to Order / Welcome 2. Establishment of Quorum 3. Review and Approval of Agenda 4. Review and Approval of Minutes 5. Chair Items to be discussed 6. Executive Secretary Items to be discussed 7. SDP-26-024 Burkard Homes Request to construct three single-family detached dwellings on three R-ED (Residential – Environmental Development) zoned lots in accordance with Section 107.0.G.1 of the Howard County Zoning Regulations. PUBLIC COMMENT 8. SDP-25-035 Mangione Enterprises Turf Valley Request to construct a communication tower and its associated equipment compound on 15.08 acre Parcel 8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Tue Jun 16, 2026

BA 823D / BA 825D / BA 826D / BA 830D - David Marc, et al.

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 2:00 pm Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Cases: BA 823D – David Marc, et al. Administrative Appeal Petition of Division of Land Development’s decision letter dated June 23, 2025, which approved an alternative compliance and an alternative variance for WP-25- 076. (6135 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, MD 21075) BA 825D – David Marc, et al. Administrative Appeal Petition of DPZ’s decision letter dated August 14, 2025 to approve requests for a waiver to Design Manual, Volume III, Section 1.3.C, Table 1-13, Howard County Street Types for New Construction, in association with a private school expansion. (6135 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, MD 21075) BA 826D – David Marc, et al. Administrative Appeal Petition of DPZ’s decision letter dated August 14, 2025 to approve requests for necessary stream bank, stream buffer, steep slope and 100-year floodplain disturbances in association with a private school expansion. (6135 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, MD 21075) BA 830D – David Marc, et al. Administrative Appeal Petition of DPZ’s decision letter dated March 24, 2026, which determined that SDP-24-2024 is technically complete, subject to the ProjectDox plan markups and conditions. (6135 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, MD 21075) [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 15, 2026

Legislative Public Hearing

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov Page 1 of 4 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Legislative Public Hearing Monday, June 15, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 7:00 p.m. Appointments CR100-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Eileen Yao Wu – Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Eileen Yao Wu to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission CR101-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointing- Elizabeth A. Leiba- Commission for Women Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Elizabeth A. Leiba to the Commission for Women CR102-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Lucia Reyna – La Alianza Latina Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Lucia Reyna to the La Alianza Latina Commission CR103-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jun 12, 2026

Howard County MD | Livecast Web Training

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Thu Jun 11, 2026

BA 829D - Donna Gorjon

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, June 11, 2026 5:30 pm Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 829D – Donna Gorjon Appeal of DPZ decision letter dated March 10, 2026, which determined a specific property to be a noncomplying structure under Section 128.0.B.2, and that a shed and carport are attached to the principal dwelling, permitting use of a 4.8 ft. side yard setback. (10450 Waterfowl Terrace, Columbia, MD 21044) Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Wed Jun 10, 2026

Zoning Board Presentation/WS - ZB1132M (Columbia Concepts, LLC)

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BOARD MEMBERS Howard County Council Zoning Board of Howard County George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 A G E N D A Wednesday, June 10, 2026 7:00pm Zoning Board Presentation/Work Session Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and Webex) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us David Yungmann, Chairperson Liz Walsh, Vice Chairperson Opel Jones Deb Jung Christiana Rigby 1. Administrative Matter: a. Vote on unapproved Zoning Board meeting minutes – June 3, 2026 2. Case: ZB 1132M – Columbia Concepts, LLC Amended Preliminary Development Plan Petition for Long Reach Village Center in the New Town Zoning District of Columbia to permit Major Village Center Redevelopment in accordance with the proposed plan. (8775 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD 21045) At this meeting, the Hearing Examiner will be presenting her report. If exceptions are filed, oral arguments by parties may be heard and the Zoning Board may take final action. The Board may accept, remand, modify or reject the Petition and a final Decision and Order based off of the report will be issued. Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410- 313- 2001 or email [email protected]
Tue Jun 9, 2026

Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board - June 9, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE HEARING BOARD June 9, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M. This hybrid public hearing is being held in the Banneker Room (3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043) and by WebEx, a web-based format. For those wishing to participate online, a Webex link will be available for log-on at the start of the hearing on this webpage: https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Liquor-License For further information, call Kel Berg at 410-313-3114. TRANSFER CLASS D BEER & LIGHT WINE 7-DAY ON/OFF SALE LICENSE From: Highgate Maryland Concessions, LLC t/a Hampton Inn in the name of Raymond Bushby for a 33,792 sq. ft. hotel located at 8880 Columbia 100 Parkway, Columbia, MD 21045. To: Govind Hospitality, LLC t/a Hampton Inn in the name of Gita G. Patel for a 33,792 sq. ft. hotel located at 8880 Columbia 100 Parkway, Columbia, MD 21045. NEW CLASS D BEER & LIGHT WINE 7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE To: HI Concessions Columbia I, LLC t/a Hampton Inn & Suites in the names of Melissa McBean and Jesse Kremer for a 70,623 sq. ft. hotel located at 7045 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21046. NEW CLASS B BEER & LIGHT WINE 7-DAY ON/OFF SALE LICENSE To: Forever Primo, LLC t/a Go Primo’s NY Pizza Company in the name of Milad Araghi for a 1,516 sq. ft. restaurant located at 2020 Marriottsville Road, Suite C, Marriottsville, MD 21104. NEW CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE To: 10039, LLC t/a Angeli’s Pizzeria in the names of C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 9, 2026

BA 26-001V - Viji Nathan

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 10:00 a.m. Hybrid Meeting (C. Vernon Gray Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 26-001V – Viji Nathan Residential District Variance Petition requesting 5.5 ft. for rear setback, 6 ft. for side setback and exceeding lot coverage for accessory structures. (10048 Superior Avenue, Laurel, MD 20723) Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Board of License Commissioners - Rule Change

Board to vote on liquor legislation and discuss personnel matters

The Board of License Commissioners will vote on a liquor legislation item passed by the Maryland General Assembly. Immediately following this meeting, the County Council will convene to discuss a personnel matter and obtain legal advice.

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COUNCILMEMBERS David Yungmann, Chair Deb Jung, Vice Chair Opel Jones Christiana Rigby Liz Walsh Kel Berg Board Administrator Office of the Board of License Commissioners for Howard County George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2395 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov Board of License Commissioners AGENDA Monday, June 8, 2026 Following the 10:00am CC/BOE Joint Meeting* Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. To discuss and vote on Liquor Legislation that was passed by the Maryland General Assembly: Ho.Co. 2-26 Howard County - Alcoholic Beverages - Gift Basket Permit *If CC/BOE Joint Meeting is cancelled or postponed, this BLC meeting will start at 10am. Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov Page 1 of 1 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Special Meeting Monday, June 8, 2026 George Howard Building, Banneker Room Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Immediately following the Board of License Commissioners Meeting 1. Motion in Open Session to cl [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Special Meeting to Hold Closed Session

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COUNCILMEMBERS David Yungmann, Chair Deb Jung, Vice Chair Opel Jones Christiana Rigby Liz Walsh Kel Berg Board Administrator Office of the Board of License Commissioners for Howard County George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2395 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov Board of License Commissioners AGENDA Monday, June 8, 2026 Following the 10:00am CC/BOE Joint Meeting* Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. To discuss and vote on Liquor Legislation that was passed by the Maryland General Assembly: Ho.Co. 2-26 Howard County - Alcoholic Beverages - Gift Basket Permit *If CC/BOE Joint Meeting is cancelled or postponed, this BLC meeting will start at 10am. Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov Page 1 of 1 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Special Meeting Monday, June 8, 2026 George Howard Building, Banneker Room Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Immediately following the Board of License Commissioners Meeting 1. Motion in Open Session to cl [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026

Inspector General Advisory Board Meeting

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Howard County Inspector General Advisory Board George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov BOARD MEMBERS David Salem, Chair Mitchell Stahm, Vice Chair Michael Cummins Vernon Curry Steven Quisenberry Dennis Raschka Katy Sedney Inspector General Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, June 4, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (C Vernon Gray Room and WebEx Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 6:30 pm Agenda 1. Welcome 2. Introduction of New IG Advisory Board Member 3. Review and Discussion of Inspector General Policies and Procedures 4. Discussion of Inspector General Performance Evaluation 5. Elections of Inspector General Advisory Board Chair and Vice-Chair 6. Update on Inspector General Access to Records 7. Other Business
Thu Jun 4, 2026

BA 828D - Hillstreet Overlook, LLC

Board of Appeals to open case for Hillstreet Overlook, LLC

The Board of Appeals is meeting to open a case regarding an appeal of a Hearing Examiner’s decision for 8500 Hill Street. No testimony will be taken at this meeting, and the case will be continued to August 20, 2026.

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Howard County Board of Appeals George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, June 4, 2026 9:00 am Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Administrative Matters: a. Vote on Meeting Minutes – May 28, 2026 II. Preliminary Matter: a. BA 827D Speedfloor Mid-Atlantic, LLC – case update III. *Case: BA 828D – Hillstreet Overlook, LLC Appeal of Hearing Examiner’s Decision and Order dated March 19, 2026, which denied the appeal of DPZ’s decision letter of alternate compliance application WP-24-119 dated November 21, 2025. (8500 Hill Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043) *PLEASE NOTE: This case is only being opened on June 4, 2026 at 9am. NO TESTIMONY WILL BE TAKEN ON JUNE 4TH. This case will then be continued to August 20, 2026 at 9am. Additional continuation dates (if needed) will be on August 27, 2026 at 6:30pm and September 24, 2026 at 6:30pm.
Thu Jun 4, 2026

Planning Board Meeting - June 4, 2026

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Planning Board Agenda June 4, 2026 The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The in-person meeting will take place in the Banneker Room at the George Howard Building, 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, register at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 p.m. on June 3, 2026. For any updates to the meeting location, please visit the Planning Board website. 1. Call to Order / Welcome 2. Establishment of Quorum 3. Review and Approval of Agenda 4. Review and Approval of Minutes 5. Chair Items to be discussed 6. Executive Secretary Items to be discussed 7. PB 461 FDP-DC-W Planning Board approval for Warfield Neighborhood Concept Plan, the Warfield Neighborhood Implementation Plan, the Warfield Neighborhood Specific Design Guidelines (the “Warfield Neighborhood Design Guidelines”), and FDP-DC-W-2 for a 5.37-acre portion of the Warfield Neighborhood, Parcel A-3. The Petition proposes redeveloping the property within the Warfield Neighborhood with a maximum of 400,000 gross square feet of new commercial area, including a residential care facility containing 80 beds for assisted living and memory care. The Property’s redevelopment will also include up to 150 units of age-restricted adult housing dwelling units, associated amenities and a minimum 10 foot-wide shared-use pathway along Windstream Drive. The FDP proposes a maximum building height of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 3, 2026

ZB1130M Presentation/WS + ZB1134M/ZB1134PDP Administrative Meeting

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BOARD MEMBERS Howard County Council Zoning Board of Howard County George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 A G E N D A Wednesday, June 3, 2026 5:30 p.m. Zoning Board Presentation/Work Session (ZB1130M continuation) and Zoning Board Administrative Meeting (ZB1134M) Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and Webex) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us David Yungmann, Chairperson Liz Walsh, Vice Chairperson Opel Jones Deb Jung Christiana Rigby 1. Administrative Matter: a. Vote on unapproved Zoning Board meeting minutes – April 29, 2026 2. Cases: ZB 1130M – Corridor Square, LLC (continued from April 29, 2026) Zoning Map Amendment Petition to reclassify parcels of land from the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Zoning District to the B-2 (Business General) Zoning District with a motor vehicle fueling facility, convenience store, and car wash. (7253 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075) For ZB1130M, the Hearing Examiner will be presenting her report. If exceptions are filed, oral arguments by parties may be heard and the Zoning Board may take final action. The Board may accept, remand, modify or reject the Petition and a final Decision and Order based off of the report will be issued. ZB 1134M – Olde Scaggsville, LLC; G&R Maple Lawn, Inc. Zoning Map Amendment Petition requesting to reclassify parcels of land from B-1 (Business: Local) to RR-MXD-3 (Rural Residential Mixed Use Overla [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 1, 2026

Legislative Session - Day 8

Council considers $18.1 million bond issuance for water infrastructure

The Howard County Council is meeting to discuss several lease agreements, bond issuances, and the adoption of school capacity and housing allocation charts. The body is also reviewing numerous appointments to county commissions and boards.

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov Page 1 of 6 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Legislative Session Monday, June 1, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 7:00 p.m. Legislative Session Day # 8 Approve Journal Legislative Session – May 5, 2026 Legislative Session – May 20, 2026 Approve Minutes Budget Work Session – Operating #2 – May 5, 2026 Budget Public Hearing - General – May 7, 2026 Budget Work Session – Operating #3 – May 11, 2026 Budget Work Session – Operating #4 – May 15, 2026 Legislative Public Hearing – May 18, 2026 I ntroduction Appointments CR100-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Eileen Yao Wu – Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Eileen Yao Wu to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission CR101-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointing- Elizabeth A. Leiba- Commission for Women Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 1, 2026

Special Meeting to Hold Closed Session

Howard County Council holds special meeting for closed session

The County Council is convening a special meeting to determine if a closed session is necessary. The purpose is to discuss personnel matters and obtain legal advice.

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov Version 2 Page 1 of 1 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Special Meeting Monday, June 1, 2026 George Howard Building, Banneker Room Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 6:00 p.m. 1. Motion in Open Session to close meeting in accordance with Section 3-305(b)(1) and (7). 2. Hold closed session (Council will move to Council’s Large Conference Room) 3. Announce conclusion of closed session MEETING NOTICE Closed Session Monday, June 1, 2026 George Howard Building, Banneker Room 6:00 p.m. The County Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting to determine if there is a need to meet in closed session regarding a personnel matter and to obtain legal advice from legal counsel. The Council will first convene in open session at 6:00 p.m. The Howard County Council may meet in a closed session on June 1, 2026, under Maryland Code, General Provisions, Section 3- 305(b)(1) and (7) to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appoint [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 28, 2026

BA 25-019C - Trotter 5857, LLC (continuation)

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Howard County Board of Appeals George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, May 28, 2026 6:30 p.m. Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Administrative Matters: a. Vote on Meeting Minutes – May 21, 2026 II. Case: BA 25-019C – Trotter 5857, LLC (continued from March 19, 2026 and May 21, 2026) Appeal of Hearing Examiner’s Decision and Order dated December 22, 2025. (3173 Saint Charles Place, Ellicott City, MD 21042) III. Closed Session: The Board of Appeals will meet in closed session on May 28, 2026, pursuant to Md. Code § 3-305(b)(7) and (8) of the General Provisions Article to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on legal matters, and to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation. The topics are a pending subpoena request, a pending refund request, a pending Open Meetings Act complaint, and the status of several cases. The closed session will be held in the Banneker Room immediately following the open session. Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001 or email [email protected]
Thu May 21, 2026

BA 25-019C - Trotter 5857, LLC

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Howard County Board of Appeals George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, May 21, 2026 9:00 am Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Administrative Matters: a. Vote on Meeting Minutes II. Case: BA 25-019C – Trotter 5857, LLC (continued from March 19, 2026) Appeal of Hearing Examiner’s Decision and Order dated December 22, 2025. (3173 Saint Charles Place, Ellicott City, MD 21042)
Thu May 21, 2026

Planning Board Meeting - May 21, 2026

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Planning Board Agenda May 21, 2026 The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The in-person meeting will take place in the Banneker Room at the George Howard Building, 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, re gister at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 p.m. on May 20, 2026. For any updates to the meeting location, please visit the Planning Board website. 1. Call to Order / Welcome 2. Establishment of Quorum 3. Review and Approval of Agenda 4. Review and Approval of Minutes 5. Chair Items to be discussed 6. Executive Secretary Items to be discussed 7. CSDP-26-001 Karen Mosel Request for an addition to encroach into the 5-foot side yard setback by 2 feet to accommodate accessibility improvements. PUBLIC COMMENT 8. SP-24-003 Timber Woods Request to review the initial plan submittal, SP-24-003 Timber Woods, in accordance with Section 16.125(c)(1) of the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations for a subdivision that abuts or adjoins a scenic road. PUBLIC COMMENT 9. Adjourn
Wed May 20, 2026

Legislative Session - Budget Adoption - Day 7

Council to adopt FY2027 budget and authorize $351M in bonds

The Howard County Council will hold its seventh legislative session to finalize the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and consider several financial measures. The agenda includes approving collective bargaining agreements for public safety employees, transferring funds for snow removal, and establishing a retirement incentive program. The body will also authorize borrowing up to $351 million for capital projects including roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and watershed restoration.

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov Page 1 of 8 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Legislative Session – Budget Adoption Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 12:00 p.m. Legislative Session Day # 7 Final Consideration Financial (Non-Budget) CB26-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Collective Bargaining Agreement -Howard County Police Officer’s Association, Lodge 21 Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code, approving provisions in a an amendment to a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the Howard County Police Officer’s Association, Lodge 21 that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; approving a multi-year amendment to a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the Howard County Police Officer’s Association, Lodge 21 that will be effective through the end of Fiscal Year 2028 and that includes payment of certain compensation in future fisca [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 18, 2026

Legislative Public Hearing

Council to confirm appointments and approve FY2027 budget and pay plan

The Howard County Council will confirm multiple appointments to various county commissions and boards. The body will also consider a Fiscal Year 2027 budget, a pay plan for county employees, and emergency appropriations for snow removal and employee benefits.

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov Version 2 Page 1 of 11 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Legislative Public Hearing Monday, May 18, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 7:00 p.m. Appointments CR52-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Joseph C. Hudzik – Adult Public Guardianship Review Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joseph C. Hudzik to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board CR53-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment - Ning Li – Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ning Li to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission CR54-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment - Keith Louie– Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Keith Louie to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission CR55-2026 - Introduced [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri May 15, 2026

Budget Work Session - Operating #4

Howard County Council holds budget work session

The Howard County Council will hold a hybrid work session to discuss the Operating Budget and review pending capital projects. The meeting includes a continuation of capital project discussions and budget amendments.

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov Version 2 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Operating Budget Work Session #4 Friday, May 15, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (In-Person and WebEx) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Legislative/Judicial • Sheriff’s Office Pending Issues – Capital and/or Operating Continuation of Capital Project • C0337 – FY14 Ellicott City Improvements & Enhancements • Downtown Columbia o C0319 – FY2010 Tax Increment Financing Projects o C0364 – FY2021 New Cultural Center o C0353 – FY2024 Transit Center Legislative/Judicial • County Council / Auditor Budget Amendments Visit the Council’s website ( cc.howardcountymd.gov ) to view legislation, send written testimony, and sign -up electronically to testify at public hearings. Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001.
Tue May 12, 2026

Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board - May 12, 2026

Board to review four liquor license applications

The Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board is meeting to consider one change of resident agent and three new liquor license applications. These requests affect businesses in Columbia, Ellicott City, and Highland.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE HEARING BOARD May 12, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M. This hybrid public hearing is being held in the Banneker Room (3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043) and by WebEx, a web-based format. For those wishing to participate online, a Webex link will be available for log-on at the start of the hearing on this webpage: https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Liquor-License For further information, call Kel Berg at 410-313-3114. CHANGE OF RESIDENT AGENT CLASS D BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE From: Nottingham’s, LLC t/a Nottingham’s in the name of Brian Kannee for a 7,826 sq. ft. tavern with a 1,600 sq. ft. patio located at 8850 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia, MD 21045. To: Nottingham’s, LLC t/a Nottingham’s in the name of Robert Jirak for a 7,826 sq. ft. tavern with a 1,600 sq. ft. patio located at 8850 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia, MD 21045. NEW CLASS D BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE To: Bandh Darwaza, LLC t/a Bandh Darwaza in the names of Venkata Krishna Kukatla, Jay Parimal Gandhi and Mukesh Bhikhubhai Panchal for a 1,463 sq. ft. tavern located at 6000 Merriweather Drive, Suite B-135, Columbia, MD 21044. NEW CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON/OFF SALE LICENSE To: VESPEREC, LLC t/a Vesper in the name of David Upton Carney for an 1,895 sq. ft. restaurant with a 624 sq. ft. patio located at 8210 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043. NEW CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON/OFF [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 11, 2026

Budget Work Session - Operating #3

Howard County Council holds third operating budget work session

The Council is conducting a work session to review the operating budget. Discussions will cover community services, general government operations, and non-departmental expenses.

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Operating Budget Work Session #3 Monday, May 11, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (In-Person and WebEx) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Community Services • University of Maryland Extension • Community Resources & Services • Community Service Partnership General Government • County Executive • County Administration • Finance • Office of Law • Economic Development Authority • Technology & Communication • Housing & Community Development Non-Departmental Expenses • Debt Services • Pay-Go Funds • Non-Departmental Expenses • Contingency Reserves Visit the Council’s website ( cc.howardcountymd.gov ) to view legislation, send written testimony, and sign -up electronically to testify at public hearings. Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001.
Thu May 7, 2026

Budget Public Hearing - General Budget

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Budget Public Hearing Thursday, May 7, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (In-Person and WebEx) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 9:30a.m The Council will hear testimony on the proposed FY2027 Budget which includes: o Capital Budget o Operating Budget Visit the Council’s website ( cc.howardcountymd.gov ) to view legislation, send written testimony, and sign -up electronically to testify at public hearings. Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001.
Thu May 7, 2026

Planning Board Meeting - May 7, 2026

Planning Board reviews residential development and subdivision requests

The Howard County Planning Board is meeting to review a site development plan for two homes and a property subdivision. The board will also consider an amendment to a site development plan regarding a deck setback.

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Planning Board Agenda May 7, 2026 The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The in-person meeting will take place in the Banneker Room at the George Howard Building, 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, re gister at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 p.m. on May 6, 2026. For any updates to the meeting location, please visit the Planning Board website. 1. Call to Order / Welcome 2. Establishment of Quorum 3. Review and Approval of Agenda 4. Review and Approval of Minutes 5. Chair Items to be discussed 6. Executive Secretary Items to be discussed 7. SDP-26-039 Cascade Ridge / Cascade Falls, LLC Request for a Planning Board approval of a Site Development Plan, to allow the construction of two (2) single-family detached residential dwellings. 8. ASDP-96-088 David A. Medearis Amendment to a Site Development Plan (SDP) to allow a deck to encroach into the 7.5’ side yard setback by 4.2’ in accordance with Section 125.0.G.4 of the Zoning Regulations. 9. PB 460- SP-25-005 Mullinix Overlook, LLC Request to subdivide the property into 10 residential lots, 1 buildable preservation parcel and 3 non-buildable preservation parcels. 10. Adjourn
Wed May 6, 2026

BA 26-007C - Rock Realty, LLC

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 5:30 pm Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 26-007C – Rock Realty, LLC Conditional Use Petition requesting approval of 63 Age-Restricted Adult Housing (ARAH) units for an adult 55 and older residential development. (12170 Lime Kiln Road, Fulton, MD 20759) Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Tue May 5, 2026

Budget Work Session - Operating #2

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Operating Budget Work Session #2 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (In-Person and WebEx) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 10:00 a.m. – 4:30p.m. Legislative/Judicial • Circuit Court Public Safety • Police • Fire and Rescue • Corrections Public Facilities • Planning & Zoning • Public Works • General Services • Inspections, Licenses, and Permits • Soil Conservation Community Services • Recreation and Parks • Transportation • Health • Social Services Visit the Council’s website ( cc.howardcountymd.gov ) to view legislation, send written testimony, and sign -up electronically to testify at public hearings. Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001.
Mon May 4, 2026

Legislative Session - Day 6

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov Page 1 of 14 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Legislative Session Monday, May 4, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 7:00 p.m. Legislative Session Day # 6 Approve Journal Legislative Session – April 6, 2026 Approve Minutes Monthly Meeting – April 13, 2026 Budget Public Hearing – Capital – April 13, 2026 Budget Work Session – Capital #1 – April 15, 2026 Budget Presentation – April 20, 2026 Legislative Public Hearing – April 20, 2026 Budget Work Session – Capital #2 – April 22, 2026 Budget Public Hearing – April 27, 2026 Budget Work Session – Operating #1 – April 29, 2026 Introduction Appointments CR52-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Joseph C. Hudzik – Adult Public Guardianship Review Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joseph C. Hudzik to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board CR53-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment - Ning Li – As [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 29, 2026

Budget Work Session - Operating #1

Howard County Council holds first budget work session for CIP and Operating budgets

The County Council is conducting a work session to review the revenue overview and budget requests. Discussions will cover education, legislative, judicial, and inspector general functions.

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda CIP and Operating Budget Work Session #1 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (In-Person and WebEx) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Revenue Overview Education • Board of Education (HCPSS) • Howard Community College • Howard County Library System Legislative/Judicial/IG • County Council / Auditor • State’s Attorney • Sheriff’s Office • Board of Elections • Inspector General Visit the Council’s website ( cc.howardcountymd.gov ) to view legislation, send written testimony, and sign -up electronically to testify at public hearings. Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001.
Wed Apr 29, 2026

Zoning Board Presentation/Work Session - ZB1130M (Corridor Square, LLC)

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BOARD MEMBERS Howard County Council Zoning Board of Howard County George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 A G E N D A Wednesday, April 29, 2026 7:00pm Zoning Board Presentation/Work Session Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and Webex) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us David Yungmann, Chairperson Liz Walsh, Vice Chairperson Opel Jones Deb Jung Christiana Rigby 1. Administrative Matter: a. Vote on unapproved Zoning Board meeting minutes – April 15, 2026 2. Case: ZB 1130M – Corridor Square, LLC Zoning Map Amendment Petition to reclassify parcels of land from the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Zoning District to the B-2 (Business General) Zoning District with a motor vehicle fueling facility, convenience store, and car wash. (7253 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075) At this meeting, the Hearing Examiner will be presenting her report. If exceptions are filed, oral arguments by parties may be heard and the Zoning Board may take final action. The Board may accept, remand, modify or reject the Petition and a final Decision and Order based off of the report will be issued. Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410- 313- 2001 or email [email protected]
Tue Apr 28, 2026

BA 25-027V - John Lynn

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Mon Apr 27, 2026

Budget Public Hearing - Operating Budget

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Thu Apr 23, 2026

BA 26-002V - Robert Warner

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, April 23, 2026 10:00 a.m. Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 26-002V – Robert Warner Residential District Variance Petition requesting to decrease the minimum setback requirements from 10 ft. to 4 ft. 4 in. to build a 28x18 attached garage structure. (8496 Thomas Williams Way, Columbia, MD 21045) Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Thu Apr 23, 2026

Board of Appeals - BA 827D (Speedfloor Mid Atlantic, LLC - continuation)

Board of Appeals hears continued case for Speedfloor Mid Atlantic, LLC

The Board of Appeals is meeting to continue a hearing regarding an appeal of a Hearing Examiner’s Decision and Order from December 23, 2025. The case concerns properties located at 6474, 6478, 6482, and 6486 Lawyers Hill Road in Elkridge.

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Howard County Board of Appeals George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, April 23, 2026 6:30 p.m. Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Administrative Matters: a. Vote on Meeting Minutes – April 16, 2026 II. Case: BA 827D – Speedfloor Mid Atlantic, LLC (continued from April 16, 2026) Appeal of Hearing Examiner’s Decision and Order dated December 23, 2025. (6474, 6478, 6482 & 6486 Lawyers Hill Road, Elkridge, MD 21075)
Thu Apr 23, 2026

Planning Board Meeting - April 23, 2026

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Planning Board Agenda April 23, 2026 The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The in-person meeting will take place in the B a n n e k e r Ro om at the George Howard Building, 3430 Courthous e Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, register at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 xecutive Secretary Update 7. ZB-1134M Olde Scaggsville, LLC; G&R Maple Lawn Inc. A request to rezone the property from B-1 to RR-MXD-3 with the goal to add subject parcels to the Maple Lawn Farms Preliminary Development Plan and redevelop the area into apartments. Public Comment 8. ZB-1134M Olde Scaggsville, LLC; G&R Maple Lawn, Inc. A request to amend the Maple Lawn Farms Preliminar y Development Plan to increase maximum overall residential density; to increase the permitted dwellings unit on the Maple Lawn West District; Inclusion of adjacent parcels within the Preliminary De velopment Plan boundary and designate other residential land use; change a portion of the land use designatio n of the Maple Lawn Business District from Employment to Residential and add apartments. 9. Adjourn - Next Meeting – May 7th, 2026
Wed Apr 22, 2026

Budget Work Session - Capital #2

Howard County Council to discuss capital projects for FY2025

The Howard County Council will hold a hybrid work session to review capital budget items, including projects for recreation, parks, and road construction. The meeting will be held on April 22, 2026, and will include a review of specific projects such as the Elkridge Community Center and the Troy Park Indoor Track Facility.

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive E llicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2 001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Deb Jung Di strict 4 Liz Walsh Di strict 1 David Yungmann District 5 A genda Capital Budget Work Session #2 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (In-Person and WebEx) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 10:00 a.m. – 4:30p.m. R ecreation & Parks (including the following General County Projects) • C0375 – FY2025 Elkridge Community Center • C0376 – FY2025 Troy Park Indoor Track Facility • C0377 – FY205 Public Ice Rink Facility Road Construction Road Resurfacing Sidewalk / Curb Traffic / Intersection General County Visit the Co uncil’s website (cc.howardcountymd.gov) to view legisla tion, send written testimony, and sig n-up electronically to te stify at public h earings. Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001.
Tue Apr 21, 2026

BA 25-024C/BA 25-025C - Howard EcoWorks

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 4:00 p.m. Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Cases: BA 25-024C – Howard EcoWorks Conditional Use Petition requesting approval for Landscape Contractor use on the subject property. (14270 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood, MD 21738) BA 25-025C – Howard EcoWorks Conditional Use Petition requesting approval for Charitable Institution (office and educational program) use on the subject property. (14270 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood, MD 21738) Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Tue Apr 21, 2026

BA 25-031V - Sudarshan Chand

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Mon Apr 20, 2026

Budget Presentation by County Executive followed by Legislative Public Hearing

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Deb Jung District 4 Liz Walsh District 1 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda County Executive FY2027 Proposed Budget Presentation to the County Council Monday, April 20, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (In-Person and WebEx) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 6:15 p.m. Presentation of the FY2027 Executive’s Proposed Budget Visit the Council’s website ( cc.howardcountymd.gov ) to view legislation, send written testimony, and sign -up electronically to testify at public hearings. Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001. (410) 313-2 001 fax: (410) 313-3297 cc.howardcountymd.gov P age 1 of 3 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh Di strict 1 Deb Jung Di strict 4 David Y ungmann District 5 Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda Legislative Public Hearing Monday, April 20, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Bro [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 16, 2026

Board of Appeals - BA 827D (Speedfloor Mid Atlantic, LLC)

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Howard County Board of Appeals George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:00 am Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Administrative Matters: a. Vote on Meeting Minutes II. Case: BA 827D – Speedfloor Mid Atlantic, LLC Appeal of Hearing Examiner’s Decision and Order dated December 23, 2025. (6474, 6478, 6482 & 6486 Lawyers Hill Road, Elkridge, MD 21075)
Wed Apr 15, 2026

Budget Work Session - Capital #1

Howard County Council holds first capital budget work session

The Howard County Council will hold a hybrid work session to discuss the Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting covers seven specific areas: Police, Fire and Rescue, Agricultural Preservation, Water, Sewer, Storm Drainage, and the Bridges Program.

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Deb Jung District 4 Liz Walsh District 1 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Capital Budget Work Session #1 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (In-Person and WebEx) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Police Fire and Rescue Agricultural Preservation Water Sewer Storm Drainage Bridges Program Visit the Council’s website ( cc.howardcountymd.gov ) to view legislation, send written testimony, and sign -up electronically to testify at public hearings. Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001.
Wed Apr 15, 2026

Zoning Board Presentation/WS - ZB1133M (The Howard Research & Development Corp)

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BOARD MEMBERS Howard County Council Zoning Board of Howard County George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 A G E N D A Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:00pm Zoning Board Presentation/Work Session Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and Webex) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us David Yungmann, Chairperson Liz Walsh, Vice Chairperson Opel Jones Deb Jung Christiana Rigby 1. Administrative Matter: a. Vote on unapproved Zoning Board meeting minutes – April 8, 2026 2. Case: ZB 1133M – The Howard Research Development Corporation Zoning Map Amendment Petition requesting to rezone two undeveloped parcels from B-2 (Business: General) to M-1 (Manufacturing: Light). (9121 S. Commerce Center Drive, Columbia, MD 21046) Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001 or email [email protected]
Mon Apr 13, 2026

Monthly Meeting

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Monthly Meeting Monday, April 13, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed on https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 10:00 a.m. 1. Spending Affordability Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation 2. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report FY 2025 Presentation 3. Reports a. MACo/NACo b. Chairperson c. Council Administrator d. County Auditor Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001 or email [email protected]
Mon Apr 13, 2026

Budget Public Hearing - Capital Budget

Howard County Council to hold public hearing on FY2027 Capital Budget

The Council will hear public testimony regarding the proposed FY2027 Capital Budget. The budget includes funding for education, general county services, and infrastructure.

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(410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vic e Chair District 3 Liz Walsh Dist rict 1 Deb Jung Dist rict 4 David Yungmann District 5 Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda Ca pital Budget Public Hearing Monday, April 13, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (In-Person and WebEx) Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 6:00 p.m. The C ouncil will hear testimony on the proposed FY2027 Capital Budget which includes: Edu cation Howard County Public School System Howard Community College Howard County Library System Genera l County Police Fire and Rescue Agricultural Preservation Water Sewer Storm Drainage Bridges Program Recreation & Parks Road Construction Road Resurfacing Sidewalk/Curb Traffic/Intersection Visit the Council’s website (cc.howardcountymd.gov) to view legislation, send written te stimony, and sign -up ele ctronically to te stify at public h earings. Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, ple ase c ontact the Counc il Office, 410-313-2001.
Thu Apr 9, 2026

Planning Board Meeting - April 9, 2026

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Planning Board Agenda April 9, 2026 The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The in-person meeting will take place in the B a n n e k e r Ro om at the George Howard Building, 3430 Courthous e Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, register at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 xecutive Secretary Update 7. ZRA 224 To permit Cottage Cluster Age-Restricted Adult Housing developments allowing for an increased amount of affordable missing middle housing options and to align them with the broader goals of Howard County’s General Plan, HoCo By Design and the County’s Housing Opportunities Master Plan. Public Comment 8. Adjourn - Next Meeting – April 23, 2026
Wed Apr 8, 2026

Zoning Board Presentation/WS - ZB1131M (The Palmetto Group, Inc.)

Zoning Board to review request to rezone two Dorsey Road properties

The Zoning Board will hold a work session to discuss a petition by The Palmetto Group, Inc. The applicant is requesting to change the zoning of two parcels on Dorsey Road from Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District to Residential: Single (R-12) District.

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BOARD MEMBERS Howard County Council Zoning Board of Howard County George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 A G E N D A Wednesday, April 8, 2026 7:00pm Zoning Board Presentation/Work Session Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and Webex) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us David Yungmann, Chairperson Liz Walsh, Vice Chairperson Opel Jones Deb Jung Christiana Rigby 1. Administrative Matter: a. Vote on unapproved Zoning Board meeting minutes – March 25, 2026 2. Case: ZB 1131M – The Palmetto Group, Inc. Zoning Map Amendment Petition requesting the Zoning Map of Howard County be amended to change the zoning of the property designated as Parcel 706 on Howard County Tax Map 43 (also known as 6871 Dorsey Road, Elkridge) and Parcel 726 on Howard County Tax Map 43 (also known as 6875 Dorsey Road, Elkridge) from TOD (Transit Oriented Development) District to R-12 (Residential: Single) District. (6871 & 6875 Dorsey Road, Elkridge, MD 21075) Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001 or email [email protected]
Tue Apr 7, 2026

BA 25-023C - Friendship Baptist Church

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Mon Apr 6, 2026

Legislative Session - Day 5

Council considers $3.5 million for Faulkner Ridge Early Learning Center

The Howard County Council is reviewing funding transfers and bond issuance for a school project, as well as several board appointments. The session includes discussions on zoning changes for the Route 1 Corridor and housing development agreements.

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov Page 1 of 6 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Legislative Session Monday, April 6, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed on https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 7:00 p.m. Legislative Session Day # 5 Approve Journal Legislative Session – March 2, 2026 Approve Minutes Monthly Meeting – March 9, 2026 Legislative Public Hearing – March 17, 2026 Legislative Work Session – March 23, 2026 Introduction Appointments CR42-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment -Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board Title: A RESOLUTION approving a list of Howard County residents to be sent to the Governor, in accordance with State law, so that the Governor may choose one of the residents from the list to fill a vacancy on the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board CR43-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Aileen Maren Jaentsch Marshall- Animal Matters Hearing Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Aileen Maren J [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 26, 2026

Planning Board Meeting - March 26, 2026

Planning Board reviews youth community center for former Columbia Flier Building

The Planning Board will review a site development plan for the former Columbia Flier Building property. The Department of Planning and Zoning will also provide a progress update on the HoCo By Design General Plan.

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Planning Board Agenda March 26, 2026 The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The in-person meeting will take place in the C Vernon Gray Room at the George Howard Building, 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, register at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 xecutive Secretary Update 7. Ho Co By Design Implementation The Department of Planning and Zoning will present progress made in implementing the General Plan, HoCo By Design, since its adoption in late 2023. The presentation will highlight notable actions underway by DPZ and partner agencies responsible for implementation. 8. SDP-26-001 Columbia Concepts – Columbia Flier Owner LLC A Site Development Plan for the redevelopment of the former Columbia Flier Building property. The redevelopment plan includes the construction of a 60,180 SF multi-use youth community center with the following proposed uses: athletic area/gymnasium, education center, medical and mental health services bilingual daycare services, food stalls, and non-profit social service space. Public Comment 9. Adjourn - Next Meeting – April 9, 2026
Thu Mar 26, 2026

Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1133M (The Howard Research & Development Corp)

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Wed Mar 25, 2026

Zoning Board Administrative Meeting (ZB1133M - The Howard Research and Development Corporation)

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BOARD MEMBERS Howard County Council Zoning Board of Howard County George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 A G E N D A Wednesday, March 25, 2026 7:00pm Zoning Board Administrative Meeting Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and Webex) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us David Yungmann, Chairperson Liz Walsh, Vice Chairperson Opel Jones Deb Jung Christiana Rigby 1. Administrative Matter: a. Vote on unapproved Zoning Board meeting minutes – March 11, 2026 2. Case: ZB 1133M – The Howard Research Development Corporation Zoning Map Amendment Petition requesting to rezone two undeveloped parcels from B-2 (Business: General) to M-1 (Manufacturing: Light). (9121 S. Commerce Center Drive, Columbia, MD 21046) Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001 or email [email protected]
Tue Mar 24, 2026

BA 25-030C - The Howard County Conservancy, Inc.

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:00 am Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 25-030C – The Howard County Conservancy, Inc. Conditional Use Petition requesting a redesigned nature-based play space with pervious ADA path. (10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock MD 21163) Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Tue Mar 24, 2026

Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board - March 24, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE HEARING BOARD March 24, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M. This hybrid public hearing is being held in the Banneker Room (3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043) and by WebEx, a web-based format. For those wishing to participate online, a Webex link will be available for log-on at the start of the hearing on this webpage: https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Liquor-License For further information, call Kel Berg at 410-313-3114. TRANSFER + EXTENSION OF PREMISES CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON/OFF SALE LICENSE From: BinBiv Enterprises, LLC t/a Los Compadres in the names of Rommel Custodio Pachoca, Gregory James Binney and Andrea Nicole Bivins for a 1,482 sq. ft. restaurant located at 10805 Birmingham Way, Woodstock, MD 21163. To: OSG Group, LLC t/a Compadres in the name of George Brac for a 1,482 sq. ft. restaurant with a 60 sq. ft. exterior located at 10805 Birmingham Way, Woodstock, MD 21163. NEW – Continued from 1/13/2026 CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE To: Tendou Kanbuku, LLC t/a Sushi Tendou in the names of Xiao Min Jiang and Maria Eugina Hu for a 2,049 sq. ft. restaurant located at 8194 Westside Boulevard, Suite G, Fulton, MD 20759. NEW CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR 7-DAY ON/OFF SALE LICENSE + WINE CORKAGE PERMIT To: Dwaraka’s Bawarchi Columbia, LLC t/a Dwaraka’s Bawarchi Indian Kitchen in the name of Mary Cleona Maddala for a 3,400 sq. ft. restaurant with a 427 sq. foot [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 23, 2026

Legislative Work Session

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov Version 2 Page 1 of 1 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Legislative Work Session Monday, March 23, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed on https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 10:00 a.m. Financial CR40-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Charter Amendment – Section 601, Fiscal year and tax year and definitions Title: A RESOLUTION proposing to amend County Charter Section 601, Fiscal year and tax year and definitions, in order to define the term “affordable housing projects, financed in whole or in part by the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund” which will allow the County to fund the Trust Fund with bonds; and submitting this amendment to the voters of Howard County for their adoption or rejection in accordance with Article X of the Howard County Charter and Article XI-A of the Maryland Constitution Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001 or email [email protected]
Thu Mar 19, 2026

Board of Appeals - BA 25-019C (Trotter 5857, LLC)

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Howard County Board of Appeals George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, March 19, 2026 9:00 am Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 25-019C – Trotter 5857, LLC Appeal of Hearing Examiner’s Decision and Order dated December 22, 2025. (3173 Saint Charles Place, Ellicott City, MD 21042)
Wed Mar 18, 2026

Hearing Examiner - BA 828D (Hillstreet Overlook, LLC)

Hearing Examiner to review appeal for 8500 Hill Street

The Hearing Examiner will hear an administrative appeal from Hillstreet Overlook, LLC. The appeal concerns a Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) decision to deny a reconsideration request regarding an alternative compliance application.

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 5:30 pm Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 828D – Hillstreet Overlook, LLC Administrative Appeal Petition of DPZ decision letter dated November 21, 2025, which denied the reconsideration request to revise DPZ’s denial of alternative compliance application WP-24-119. (8500 Hill Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043) Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Wed Mar 18, 2026

Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1132M (Columbia Concepts, LLC) continued

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:00 am Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: ZB 1132M – Columbia Concepts, LLC (continued from March 13, 2026) Amended Preliminary Development Plan Petition for Long Reach Village Center in the New Town Zoning District of Columbia to permit Major Village Center Redevelopment in accordance with the proposed plan. (8775 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD 21045) Zoning Board case heard by Hearing Examiner: Joyce Nichols
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Legislative Public Hearing

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov Version 3 Page 1 of 3 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Legislative Public Hearing Monday, March 16, 2026 Rescheduled due to inclement weather Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed on https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast) 7:00 p.m. Appointments CR38-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Melissa Terlaje – Economic Development Authority Board of Directors Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Melissa Terlaje to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority Financial CB18-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Agreement of Lease – Preservation Maryland, Inc. – Historic County Jail, Ellicott City, Maryland Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 612 of the Howard County Charter, approving Agreement of Lease between Howard County, Maryland and Preservation Maryland, Inc. for the lease of a building known as the historic Howard County Jail located at 1 Emory Street, Ellicott City, Maryland; a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Mar 13, 2026

Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1132M (Columbia Concepts, LLC)

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Friday, March 13, 2026 10:00 am Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: ZB 1132M – Columbia Concepts, LLC Amended Preliminary Development Plan Petition for Long Reach Village Center in the New Town Zoning District of Columbia to permit Major Village Center Redevelopment in accordance with the proposed plan. (8775 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD 21045) Zoning Board case heard by Hearing Examiner: Joyce Nichols
Thu Mar 12, 2026

BA 25-022V - Structures R Us (continued)

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Howard County Hearing Examiner George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:00 am Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Case: BA 25-022V – Structures R Us (continued from February 10, 2026) Residential District Variance Petition requesting setback to change to 5 ft. in area impacted to build a pool and shed. (3704 Red Oak Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042) Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Wed Mar 11, 2026

Zoning Board Administrative Meeting (ZB1132M - Columbia Concepts, LLC)

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BOARD MEMBERS Howard County Council Zoning Board of Howard County George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 A G E N D A Wednesday, March 11, 2026 7:00pm Zoning Board Administrative Meeting Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and Webex) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us David Yungmann, Chairperson Liz Walsh, Vice Chairperson Opel Jones Deb Jung Christiana Rigby 1. Administrative Matter: a. Vote on unapproved Zoning Board meeting minutes – February 25, 2026 2. Case: ZB 1132M – Columbia Concepts, LLC Amended Preliminary Development Plan Petition for Long Reach Village Center in the New Town Zoning District of Columbia to permit Major Village Center Redevelopment in accordance with the proposed plan. (8775 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD 21045) Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001 or email [email protected]
Mon Mar 9, 2026

Monthly Meeting

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Howard County Council George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov Version 2 COUNCILMEMBERS Opel Jones, Chair District 2 Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair District 3 Liz Walsh District 1 Deb Jung District 4 David Yungmann District 5 Agenda Monthly Meeting Monday, March 9, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting) Video Streamed on https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 10:00 a.m. 1. Maryland’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board 2. Reports a. MACo/NACo b. Chairperson c. Council Administrator d. County Auditor Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001 or email [email protected]
Thu Mar 5, 2026

Inspector General Advisory Board Meeting

Inspector General Advisory Board to receive update

The Inspector General Advisory Board will meet to receive a presentation and hold a discussion regarding an update from the Inspector General.

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Howard County Inspector General Advisory Board George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 (410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297 http://cc.howardcountymd.gov Version 2 BOARD MEMBERS David Salem, Chair Mitchell Stahm, Vice Chair Vernon Curry Steven Quisenberry Dennis Raschka Katy Sedney Inspector General Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, March 5, 2026 Hybrid Meeting (C Vernon Gray Room and WebEx Meeting) Video Streamed on https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us 6:30 pm Agenda 1. Welcome 2. Inspector General Update - Presentation & Discussion 3. Other Business
Thu Mar 5, 2026

Board of Appeals - Administrative Meeting

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Howard County Board of Appeals George Howard Building 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392 Agenda: Thursday, March 5, 2026 9:00 am Hybrid Meeting (C. Vernon Grey Room and WebEx Meeting) Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us I. Administrative Matters: a. Administrative Meeting: Board of Appeals meeting in which there will be a general discussion of continuing education training and topics.
Thu Mar 5, 2026

Planning Board Meeting - March 5, 2026

Howard County Planning Board to meet March 5, 2026

The Planning Board will hold a public meeting and hearing. The agenda consists of procedural items and a discussion regarding Corridor.

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Planning Board Agenda March 5, 2026 The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The in-person meeting will take place in the Banneker Room at the George Howard Building, 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, register at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 Establishment of Quorum Executive Secretary Update 1 Corridor Adjourn - Next Meeting – March 19, 2026
Tue Mar 3, 2026

Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1131M (The Palmetto Group, Inc.)

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Mon Mar 2, 2026

Legislative Session - Day 4

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Thu Feb 26, 2026

Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1130M (Corridor Square, LLC - continuation) part 2

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Thu Feb 26, 2026

Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1130M (Corridor Square, LLC - continuation) part 1

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Wed Feb 25, 2026

Zoning Board Administrative Meeting (ZB1131M The Palmetto Group, Inc.)

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Wed Feb 25, 2026

Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1130M (Corridor Square, LLC)

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Tue Feb 24, 2026

Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board - February 24, 2026

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Thu Feb 19, 2026

Planning Board Meeting - February 19, 2026

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Thu Feb 19, 2026

Special Meeting to Hold Closed Session

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Tue Feb 17, 2026

Legislative Public Hearing

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Tue Feb 17, 2026

Special Meeting to Hold Closed Session

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Wed Feb 11, 2026

Inspector General Advisory Board Meeting

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Tue Feb 10, 2026

Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board - February 10, 2026

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Tue Feb 10, 2026

BA 25-022V - Structures R Us

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Thu Feb 5, 2026

Legislative Public Hearing - Addendum

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Thu Feb 5, 2026

Legislative Session - Day 3

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Wed Feb 4, 2026

Legislative Public Hearing 2026.02.04 Sample Clip

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Wed Feb 4, 2026

Legislative Public Hearing

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Mon Feb 2, 2026

Legislative Session - Day 2

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Wed Jan 28, 2026

Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board - January 27, 2026

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Tue Jan 27, 2026

Legislative Work Session

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Thu Jan 22, 2026

Planning Board Meeting - January 22, 2025

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