From Healthy Harford: The Harford County Government’s Department of Planning and Zoning (PNZ) is beginning the process of rewriting and consolidating all of their land use plans into one document called Harford NEXT and is looking for public input. Last time PNZ rewrote their land use plans, Healthy Harford partners were excited that health was […]
Harford County Government Unveils Online Tool to Track Property Development Proposals
From Harford County Government: BEL AIR, Md., (March 18, 2015) – Harford County government is pleased to introduce a new online tool allowing citizens to track property development proposals in their communities. “Track-it” uses interactive county maps showing properties that are subject to a public meeting in the development process, identifying the meeting’s purpose, date, […]
Jenny King Named Harford County’s Acting Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive Barry Glassman has named Jenny B. King acting deputy director in the Department of Planning and Zoning. An experienced planning professional, Ms. King is a former employee of the department, most recently employed as chief of staff for the Maryland Department of Planning. She will serve under Bradley […]
Friends of Harford: Community Input Meeting Bill “A Positive Step,” But Zoning Code Needs Fixing
From Friends of Harford: Friends of Harford thought you might want to know… Legislative Bill 14-33 Community Input Meetings, was introduced on September 9 in county council session. Public testimony is scheduled for Date/Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 6:30 pm Location: Council Chambers, 212 S. Bond St, Bel Air The stated purpose of the […]
Wal-Mart Submits Revised Traffic Analysis for Proposed Bel Air Supercenter Without Rt. 924 Access; Plans Cut for Other Retail Development on Site
Wal-Mart on Wednesday submitted to the Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning a revised traffic impact analysis for its proposed Bel Air Supercenter, solidifying the company’s plans to proceed without access to MD 924. The revised traffic analysis is based on site access along an extended Blue Spruce Drive, with secondary access to Plumtree […]
Proposed Tier Designations for Harford County Land Use, Required by State Law, Announced
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – As part of its 2012 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 236 – the Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012. The bill furthers the State’s Smart Growth policies and is designed to reduce the impacts of large residential subdivisions with septic systems […]
Harford County Historic Preservation Commission Recognizes Havre de Grace, Bel Air, Aberdeen Proving Ground Groups
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD – May 11, 2012) The Harford County Historic Preservation Commission has announced its 17th annual award recipients during a breakfast ceremony at the Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air. Presented each May in honor of National Historic Preservation Month, the awards recognize individuals and organizations that have demonstrated their […]
Harford County Seeks Public Input on Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
From Harford County Government: The Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning has initiated the development of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The Plan is an important part of helping to make Harford County a truly multimodal community; one that supports and promotes increased bicycle and pedestrian activity. It is also an important step […]
