Zoning & land use in Maryland local government
What Maryland city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,511 Maryland meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maryland with the most zoning & land use activity
- Baltimore, MD (123)
- Easton, MD (118)
- Prince George's County, MD (110)
- Annapolis, MD (78)
- Kent County, MD (69)
- Taneytown, MD (62)
- Anne Arundel County, MD (56)
- Cecil County, MD (55)
- Talbot County, MD (55)
- Wicomico County, MD (44)
- Harford County, MD (38)
- Bel Air, MD (36)
Latest matching meetings
Committee to hear Harford Road Overlay District and rezoning proposals
The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold public hearings on four zoning items. These include a conditional use to convert a single-family home to three units at 1118 N Carey Street, two rezoning requests for properties at 205-209 E Cold Spring Lane and 2441-2449 W Baltimore Street, and a proposal to establish…
Board of Appeals to review home occupation renewal at 2807 Blue Ball Road
The Board of Appeals will meet to consider a special exception renewal for a home occupation. The meeting also includes a period for general discussion.
Discussion on vacant property strategies and landmark designation
The committee will review policies regarding the city's whole block strategy for abandoned properties. They will also discuss oversight of the Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council and consider designating St. Peter’s Cemetery as a historical landmark.
Planning Commission to review home occupation renewal at 2807 Blue Ball Road
The Planning Commission will meet to consider a special exception renewal for a home occupation. No subdivision submittals were received for this meeting.
Planning Commission reviews site plans for industrial and library projects
The Planning Commission will consider several site plan requests and a special exception for a counseling office. The body will also discuss a Comprehensive Plan update with Wallace Montgomery.
DAC reviews townhouse proposal for Red Pump Crescent
The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for 46 townhouse lots at Red Pump Crescent. A separate item regarding the Quirauk Peak Solar project has been postponed.
DAC reviews solar facility and townhouse project plans
The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing two preliminary site and concept plans. The meeting covers a proposed community solar facility and a new townhouse development.
Board of Zoning Appeals to hear cases for storage building and convenience store
The Allegany County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for two zoning requests. The board will consider a special exception for a storage building and a variance for a convenience store setback.
Walkable Community Advisory Group tracks pedestrian safety and land use projects
The group is monitoring the status of several town initiatives, including pedestrian crossing studies and the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail expansion. The meeting record also notes ongoing efforts to secure the 200+ acre FIDS property.
Board to decide on three setback variance requests
The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance applications for front, buffer, and rear setback reductions to allow construction. The board will also conduct general discussion.
Commission reviews building expansions and demolitions in historic districts
The Historic District Commission will review four applications for exterior modifications to properties. These include requests for siding replacement, signage, a structure demolition, and a building expansion.
Board of Appeals to hear special exception request for home daycare
The Board of Appeals will review a request for a special exception to allow a home occupation daycare. The board will also review the findings and decision for a variance regarding Lot 49 in the Park View Subdivision.
Board considers modifying nonconforming special exception for Wade Rentals at 32744 Old Ocean City Road
The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Wade Rentals, LLC to modify a nonconforming special exception to enlarge its property, an existing building, and alter the site plan at 32744 Old Ocean City Road in the A-1 Zoning District. The board will also consider approving minutes from April 23…
Proposal to demolish existing buildings and build 68 multi‑family units on N. Aurora St
The Town Council will review a pre‑submission proposal submitted by Lane Engineering, LLC for Elliott Equipment Co., Inc. The request seeks demolition of existing structures at 327 N. Aurora Street and construction of a 68‑unit multi‑family building in the CB zoning district. The council will discuss the project’s…
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting canceled
The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026.
Three land-use applications will be reviewed at the hearing
The Kent County Department of Planning, Housing, and Zoning will consider three administrative applications. The items include a special exception for a large accessory structure at 10271 Rileys Mill Rd, a variance for a manure storage setback at 5643 Crosby Rd, and a variance for a front yard setback at 8668 Elm Rd…
Commission will consider ADU parking study waiver and draft zoning updates
The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a new ADU Parking Study and its waiver process. It will also review draft revisions to zoning sections 290-9, 290-10, and 290-11. Additionally, the commission will consider Chapter 4 of the Coastal Resilience Plan, including overlay zone mapping and sea‑level‑rise updates.
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.
Town Council to discuss accessory dwelling units and traffic study
The Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss HB 1466/SB 891 regarding accessory dwelling units. The body may also authorize a contract for an associated traffic study.
Historic District Commission to review property alterations and tax credits
The Commission will review several applications for exterior home modifications, including window and siding replacements. The body will also consider a request for an addition to the Pallotti High School performing arts center and process two historic tax credit applications.
Council to adopt resolution creating National Harbor Extraordinary Development District
The Prince George's County Council will consider several resolutions and bills, including a resolution to designate the National Harbor area as an Extraordinary Development District. It will also adopt fee schedules for the Permanent Rent Stabilization program and consider legislation on quiet landscaping equipment…
District Council to review zoning plans for housing and commercial developments
The District Council is meeting to review several pending zoning requests, including site plans for residential developments and a commercial establishment. The body will also address a permit issued in error for a property in Temple Hills.
Worcester County Commissioners to hold rezoning hearings and discuss data center moratorium
The Worcester County Commissioners will hold public hearings for Rezoning Cases 452 and 453. The body will also consider a moratorium on data centers and cable landing stations and a bill amending square foot limits for accessory buildings on parcels without principal structures.
Historic District Commission to review property alterations and tax credits
The Commission is reviewing several requests for exterior home modifications, including window and siding replacements. The body will also consider a request for an addition to the performing arts center at 113 St Mary’s Place and process two historic tax credit applications.
Council considers $531,480 FAA grant for air traffic control tower equipment
The council will vote on a resolution to amend the FY 2027 capital budget to accept a $531,480 Federal Aviation Administration grant for the Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment Project. It will also consider reappointments to the Board of Library Trustees, a settlement of an opioid lawsuit against Indivior, and a…
Board to consider special exception for beauty salon
The Bel Air Board of Appeals will meet on July 21, 2026, to review a Special Exception request for a Beauty/Nail/Barber/Spa Salon at 729 North Hickory Avenue. The request, submitted by Vitality House, LLC, seeks to allow the business in the R-O (Residential Office) District. The previous Special Exception for this…
Committee to vote on new rules for places of worship on large lots
The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee is considering three ordinances: one amending use regulations and dimensional standards for places of worship on assemblages of 25 acres or more, another adjusting sign height limits in industrial zones, and a third revising definitions and enforcement for home…
Town Commission to discuss ADU ordinance and grant request
The Poolesville Town Commission will convene to approve minutes from June 22, 2026, and discuss a new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance. The body will also review a grant request from Poolesville Cats Inc. and receive a report from the Town Manager.
HDC to review fence, driveway, and material changes in Oxford
The Oxford Historic District Commission will meet to review applications for fence replacements, driveway material changes, and other exterior modifications. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
Board will consider two special‑exception wireless tower applications
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two Special Exception requests for personal wireless facility towers. One request is from Towerco/Stephen and Mary Etta Stoltzfus for a tower on Morgnec Road in Kennedyville (Map 30, Parcel 5). The other request is from the Town of Galena for a tower at 13265 Augustine Herman…
Rezoning request for 560 Blueball Road from residential to business general
The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 8+ acres at 560 Blueball Road from Urbanized Residential to Business General. The meeting also includes a postponed concept plat for Valley Road Estates and a preliminary plat for Chesapeake Club. General discussion will follow.
Council considers bonds up to $2.09 billion for capital projects
The County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a major borrowing program for capital projects and water infrastructure. The body is also reviewing updates to the water supply master plan and pension modifications.
Council hears Lowe's PUD amendment for shed display at 501 Glebe Road
The Easton Town Council will approve minutes from the July 6 meeting and adopt a statement of work for audit services by CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP. Council members will consider a Planning & Zoning Commission letter to make the mobile food pilot program permanent. A public hearing will be held on Lowe's Home Centers'…
Board of Zoning Appeals to review height and setback variance requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two variance requests for properties in the Town Center and Suburban Residential zones. The board will also approve minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting.
Oxford Board of Port Wardens to nominate new Chairperson
The Board of Port Wardens will meet to nominate a new Chairperson and review several waterfront permits. The board will also discuss auxiliary floats and shoreline change permits.
Commission to discuss ADU regulations and airport zoning text amendment
The Wicomico County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and will review an airport zoning map change due to a runway expansion. The meeting also includes a work session on the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Public hearing on ADU zoning amendment to comply with Maryland law
The Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning text amendment to establish and revise regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as required by Maryland Senate Bill 891. A work session will discuss the draft 2027 Comprehensive Plan update, but no public comment will be taken. Planning director…
Council to introduce ordinance banning data centers in all zones
The Council will introduce Ordinance O-26-14 to amend the zoning code to prohibit data centers in all districts and set a public hearing. Also on the agenda is consideration of a $35,910 purchase of saddles from Exeter Supply Company. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, various reports, and a closed…
Architectural review for medical and daycare buildings at 404 Malcolm Drive
The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct an architectural review for a proposed development at 404 Malcolm Drive. The project includes a 22,000 square foot medical office building and a 12,000 square foot daycare building.
Planning Commission to hold hearing on forest conservation code amendments
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the City Code's forest conservation laws. The body will also review findings for 3 Eastern Ave and hold a work session on two development sites.