From Harford County government: Doing business with Harford County government just got easier with the opening of a new Permit Center developed by County Executive Barry Glassman’s administration to expedite permits, licenses and inspections. The one-stop Permit Center introduced on September 8 streamlines applications for everything from dog licenses to building permits by gathering county […]
Mulch Fire Damages Einstein Bros. Bagels in Bel Air Sunday Afternoon
A Sunday afternoon mulch fire ignited by discarded cigarettes damaged Einstein Bros. Bagels in Bel Air, causing the business to be closed pending an evaluation by the Harford County Health Department. The fire was discovered shortly before 4 p.m. by the general manager of the restaurant, located in the 600 block of Marketplace Drive in […]
Harford County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits Offers Recommendations for Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Owners
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits (DILP) is advising citizens who are considering adding a pool, spa, or hot tub to their property that there are certain codes that should be followed. Recently, DILP has investigated numerous complaints regarding safety issues associated with swimming pools, spas and hot […]
Harford County’s Food Facility Inspection Violations For April 2012
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities (936 permanent food service facilities and 957 temporary food service facilities). Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in April 2012: 7-Eleven Store #11633 1818 Emmorton Road Bel […]
Days Inn Aberdeen Condemned After Fire Reveals Multiple Code Violations
The Days Inn on West Bel Air Avenue in Aberdeen was condemned by county and city inspectors Wednesday after a morning fire revealed “serious and multiple” fire, building and electrical violations, the state fire marshal’s office said. The fire was discovered by a passerby at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Room 312 of the two-story […]
Harford County Deputy Code Director Truitt Sr. Elected to International Code Council Board of Directors
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – Richard C. Truitt Sr., Harford County Deputy Code Director, has been elected as a Director on the International Code Council Board. As Deputy Director, he helps administer programs for issuing, maintaining and controlling of licenses and permits required by the county. Through public/private sector collaboration, the Code […]
Harford County Council Agenda Oct. 11: Hearings for Development Rights Acquisitions on 1,325 Acres; Dembytown Church as Landmark; Fee Waiver During Declared Emergency
The Harford County Council will hold public hearings Tuesday night on a series of bills, which would allow the county government to acquire the building rights, and thereby limit development, on up to 1,325 acres of farmland, largely in the northern end of the county. The nine agricultural properties and associated acreages to be protected […]
Harford County Council Agenda Sept. 6: No More Parking Near Mailboxes; Emergency Supplement to Bridge Inspections; Livability Code Task Force; Tax Credits
A bill under consideration by the Harford County Council would prohibit parking in front of residential and community mailboxes during days and hours of postal delivery system operation. The proposed bill states that a person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle within 10 feet of a residential or community mailbox, between the hours […]