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.
2,262 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
- Prince George's County, MD (128)
- Baltimore, MD (124)
- Easton, MD (122)
- Harford County, MD (99)
- Cambridge, MD (97)
- Wicomico County, MD (96)
- Westminster, MD (81)
- Annapolis, MD (81)
- Bel Air, MD (78)
- Ocean City, MD (72)
- Howard County, MD (69)
- Kent County, MD (68)
Latest matching meetings
Board of Appeals to hear chicken coop, shed variance, and withdrawn processing facility cases
The Frederick County Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review three special exception and variance cases. One application for an agricultural products processing facility has been withdrawn. The board will also approve minutes from its August 27, 2026 hearing.
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…
Committee reconvenes hearing on data center community impact and standards
The Public Health & Environment Committee is reconvening an informational hearing on data centers, focusing on their impact on Baltimore's infrastructure, environment, and community. The hearing will involve multiple city departments and agencies to discuss best practices for zoning, use standards, and technologies to…
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.
STAC to review 273-lot Ewing Farm subdivision and 19-unit townhouse project
The Staff Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) will review two development proposals. The first is a concept plan for a 19-unit townhouse development on Piney Creek Rd, including a request to reduce the shore buffer requirement. The second is a preliminary major subdivision application for Ewing Farm, a 273-lot project…
Board to hear three special exception requests for offices
The Elkton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on three special exception requests to operate offices in commercial zones. The board will also approve minutes from its August meeting and address any old or new business.
Board of Appeals to hear two Critical Area buffer variance requests
The Queen Anne's County Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests from the Critical Area buffer regulations. The first seeks to replace a pool and related structures at 176 Herb Lane, and the second to build a covered deck at 133 Island Creek Rd. These are evidentiary hearings; applicants are…
DAC to review 4,000 sq ft contractor office and storage building on Post Road
The Harford County Development Advisory Committee (DAC) is meeting to review a proposed plan for a 4,000 square foot general contractor office and storage building on 0.895 acres at 1335 Post Road. The applicant is Susky Holdings, LLC, with Carpenter Engineering, LLC as the engineer. The committee will discuss the…
Board reviews fence height appeal near Brookville Road sidewalk
The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers will hear an appeal regarding a proposed 4-foot fence on private property within 3 feet of a public sidewalk on Brookville Road. The meeting includes procedures for public participation via livestream, phone, or written comments.
Rockville Council to rezone 24 Martins Lane into Historic District, award $1.1M park contract
The Rockville Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a sectional map amendment to rezone 24 Martins Lane from R-60 to R-60 (HD), placing the property in the Historic District Zone. They will also consider a consent agenda that includes awarding a $1,116,847 contract for the David Scull Park…
Board votes on two new liquor licenses and two transfers at Frederick County hearing
The Frederick County Liquor Board will decide on a violation for Fajita Grande and review four license applications. Two new Class B on-sale licenses are requested for Diablo Bar and Chun, while two Class A off-sale licenses are being transferred to Heritage Spirits and Hillcrest Wine and Spirits. Staff will also…
Planning Commission to review special exceptions and subdivision plans
The Elkton Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider several land-use requests, including special exceptions for counseling offices and a physician's office, as well as subdivision and site plans for commercial and residential developments. The agenda also includes a comprehensive plan update…
Easton reviews pre-submission proposal for Parkway Apartments renovation and new community building
The Easton Staff Development Review is considering a pre-submission proposal from Rauch Inc. to renovate the existing Parkway Apartments complex and construct a new 2,500 sq ft community building at 51 Jowite Street. The proposal is in the MXW zoning district and is at an early review stage.
Frederick County Planning Commission meets Sept 9 with water/sewer and zoning items
The Frederick County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting at 9:30 a.m. on September 9, 2026, at 12 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD. The agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes, an executive committee report, and informational items such as summer 2026 water and sewerage plan amendments and a…
Taneytown holds public hearing on ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units
The Mayor and City Council of Taneytown will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2026, regarding Ordinance 10-2026. The ordinance proposes amending the zoning code to permit accessory dwelling units on lots with existing single-family detached dwellings. This hearing is part of the Council Workshop scheduled for…
Council to consider $38.5M stormwater loan and tenant protection bills
The Prince George's County Council is holding its regular legislative session, with a consent agenda that includes first readings of bills on tenant relocation rights, tenant rights education, expedited health and safety enforcement, and a $38.5 million stormwater infrastructure loan. The council will also conduct…
Easton Council to weigh ADU zoning, data center moratorium
The Easton Town Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes for accessory dwelling units and a proposed 12-month moratorium on data centers, along with related zoning standards. The council will also consider contracts, including a Tahoe purchase and permitting software, and several resolutions for grants and…
County Council to consider zoning updates and cannabis dispensary requirements
The County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including updates to the Zoning Code and cannabis dispensary location requirements. The body will also discuss Councilmember compensation and ethics rules regarding conflicts of interest.
Council weighs new rules for accessory dwelling units and senior co-housing
The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee is reviewing five legislative items focused on housing and property standards. Key decisions include establishing a senior co-housing expansion program and adopting regulations for accessory dwelling units. The committee will also vote on ordinances regarding…
Committee reviews ordinances on HOA trash, road standards, parking permits
The Common Ownership Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review several ordinances affecting homeowners associations, including trash collection, minimum road standards, and a draft ordinance allowing HOAs to request residential parking permit zones by board vote. The committee will also adopt minutes from the…
Allegany County Commissioners to vote on site work contract and waterline loan
The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items during their public business meeting on September 3, 2026. Key business includes a $682,554 site work contract for land near Kingspan Roofing + Waterproofing, a bond authorization to borrow up to $328,162 for the Depot Road Waterline…
DAC to review re-subdivision of Hess estate lots on Fallston Road
The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal to re-subdivide Lot 2 of the St. Clair E. Hess estate to create a new Lot 6, approximately 4.456 acres, zoned AG (agricultural). The property is located on the east side of Fallston Road (MD 152) between Engle Road and Parlor Court in Bel Air. The applicant is…
Thurmont Town Meeting to vote on FY26 budget amendment and ColorFest services
The Thurmont Town Commissioners will meet on September 1, 2026, to approve the minutes from previous meetings, adopt Ordinance 2026-03 amending the FY26 end-of-year budget, and approve bids for 2026 ColorFest services. The meeting will also include a discussion on proposed restrictions to house dimensions and updates…
Planning Commission to vote on new sign and lighting ordinances
The Cambridge Planning Commission will consider recommending adoption of new sign and lighting ordinances, and begin review of an accessory dwelling unit ordinance. They will also hear a request for an intermediate care facility and a presentation on the mixed-use waterfront overlay district. The meeting is open to…
Commission to discuss solar panel project at 99 Radio Lane
The Thurmont Planning and Zoning Commission will review and discuss a concept plan for a solar panel project at 99 Radio Lane, along with a zoning ordinance review and text amendment. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, a zoning inspector's report, and public comments.
Planning Commission reviews church and change-in-use cases
The North Beach Planning Commission will approve minutes from June 25, 2026, and review two specific business cases. The agenda lists a staff report and two property-specific applications for discussion. No other substantive items are listed on this one-page agenda.
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss zoning violations and trainings
The Bel Air Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular meeting on August 27, 2026, at Town Hall. The agenda includes approving minutes from the July 23 meeting, discussing recommendations on zoning violations, the America250 Find Our History Contest, and upcoming trainings, followed by CAMP training in…
Easton reviews proposals for vehicle storage and utility conduit
The Easton Staff Development Review is holding a pre-submission review of three proposals. These include a commercial miscellaneous use for private motor vehicle storage and two utility conduit installations by the Easton Utilities Commission. The meeting is for discussion and review, not final decisions.
Economic Development Commission to discuss ADU text amendment and new business introductions
The Queen Anne's County Economic Development Commission is holding its regular business meeting, where members will hear updates from the Economic and Tourism Development Department, review subcommittee reports, and discuss new business. Notable items include introductions of Centreville Economic Development and the…
Public hearing on accessory dwelling units ordinance; charter update resolution introduced
The Burgess and Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-04 regarding accessory dwelling units and introduce Resolution 2026-05 for a charter update. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, accounts payable, staff and commissioner comments, and public comments, including a watershed…
Planning Commission to review zoning map corrections and code amendments
The Allegany County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a business meeting with no action items or consent items scheduled. The agenda includes presentations on administrative corrections to the county's zoning map and recommended amendments to the zoning code, as well as a review of the Comprehensive Plan update…
Council to vote on adding ADU fees to city fee schedule
The Brunswick Mayor and Council will consider Resolution 2026-19 to amend the city's development and administrative fee schedule, adding fees for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). They will also vote on a maintenance agreement for Yourtee Springs and two sponsorship requests. The consent agenda includes a budget…
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting canceled for Sept 1
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 15, 2026, with an agenda to be published in advance. This notice is procedural only and contains no items for decision or discussion.
Kent Narrows board to review wayfinding study, fall events, and O'Dental update
The Kent Narrows Development Foundation will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and financial updates, along with reports from county agencies. The board will discuss new business including an update on O'Dental, review a wayfinding program study, and plan fall/winter events…
County commissioners to hold public hearings on sewer, water, and land preservation
The Queen Anne's County Commissioners are holding a legislative day meeting with public hearings on Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation easement applications, a Comprehensive Water & Sewerage Plan amendment for Providence Farm, and a special benefit assessment for the Southern Kent Island Sanitary…
Planning Commission reviews permits, occupancy, and tree removals
The Oxford Planning Commission is meeting to review and decide on various use/occupancy applications, building permits, utility applications, and tree removal requests. The agenda includes several residential projects, such as additions, remodels, and new structures, along with a variance request for a shed setback…
Council to vote on multiple annexations and $4M+ in contracts
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings on Land Management Code Amendments, consider several annexation plans and resolutions, and vote on a consent agenda containing numerous contracts and software renewals totaling over $4 million. The meeting also includes…
Council to hold public hearing on ADU zoning text amendment
The La Plata Town Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to comply with recent Maryland law. The council will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading of an ordinance on off-road vehicle enforcement, budget amendments for…
Brunswick Planning Commission to review multiple Brunswick Crossing site and plat approvals
The Brunswick Planning Commission will consider several site and subdivision plat approvals for the Brunswick Crossing development, including a Taco Bell/Chipotle site plan and multiple plats. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, a zoning administrator report, and public comment. All items are under…
Council to consider P-I zone text amendment and $172,857 sole-source membrane purchase
The Westminster Mayor and Common Council will meet to consider a consent calendar including a $37,820 change order to Tyler Technologies, a $172,857.46 sole-source purchase of a MemCor ultrafiltration membrane system from Filmtec Corporation, and waivers of competitive procurement for sludge removal and holiday tree…