From Friends of Harford: Bill 15-036 MO – District – must not pass. It significantly changes the intent, quality and purpose of the MO designation defined in the Zoning Code and 2012 Master Plan, defeating MO’s primary purpose. Bill 15-036 defies: – the purpose for which MO-Mixed Office was created, and – the reason MO […]
Friends of Harford: Bill Adding Large Parcel of Agricultural Land to Fallston Sewer Subdistrict Deserves to Fail
From Friends of Harford: Friends of Harford believes Bill 15-027 (Fallston Commercial Corridor Sewer Subdistrict) should be voted down. Its purpose is to “include additional properties within the Fallston Commercial Corridor Sewer Subdistrict”. The Bill expands the Fallston sewer subdistrict to add: – some older residential properties whose septic systems may be failing, and – […]
Comments Sought on Baltimore Region Performance-Based Transportation Plan
From Friends of Harford: The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Baltimore region is seeking public comment on Maximize2040: A Performance-Based Transportation Plan – an initiative of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) that seeks to make the best use of the region’s limited resources for our region’s residents […]
Box Hill and Abingdon Rezoning Cases Scheduled for Hearings Aug. 5
From Friends of Harford: Public hearings will be held before the Zoning Hearing Examiner for CASE NO. 180: TRUTH HOUSE MINISTRY CHURCH – 3303 Emmorton Road, Abingdon. Rezoning, proposed for the First Election District, 3303 Emmorton Road, Abingdon, by TRUTH HOUSE MINISTRY CHURCH. Appealed because a rezoning, pursuant to Section 267-12A of the Harford County […]
Nursing Home in Forest Hill, Truss Company in Pylesville on Aug. 5 DAC Agenda
From Friends of Harford: A Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting has been scheduled for the following project(s): JARRETTSVILLE TRUSS COMPANY: Located on the north side of Harkins Rd (Route 136); west side of Linkous Road. Tax Map 9; Parcel 94. Fourth Election District. Council District D. Manufacture & storage of roof trusses; 4 acres; GI/AG. […]
Friends of Harford: A Brief Overview of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) – a Primer and a Caution
From Friends of Harford: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is public financing to support private projects desirable to Harford that cannot attract developers without government support. TIFs should be used to offset a developer’s added costs to renovate or redevelop, since this saves taxpayers’ money in the long run by preserving property values in the area. […]
Keeping Greater Baltimore Waters Mud Pollution Free
From Friends of Harford: We received the notice below from Community & Environmental Defense Services (CEDS). Four of our directors participated in the survey last year. We are passing this opportunity along to our broader membership for this cycle. Please contact the survey leaders below at their link provided should you wish to participate. Forwarded […]
Friends of Harford Encourages Citizens to Comment on HarfordNEXT Master Plan Prior to End Date
From Friends of Harford: The Department of Planning & Zoning has stated that they will start writing the Draft Master Plan from the comments provided by the public on or around June 15th. Then a second set of questions will be put online and the public will again be asked for feedback. After that, the […]
