Baltimore County Department of Planning

09/01/2026

📅 September Planning -Related Meetings | Baltimore County

And we are back! Here are the meetings you can look forward to this month.

Thursday, September 3 at 4:45pm: Planning Board + Public Meeting (Data Center Study)
Wednesday, September 9 at 6-7pm: Design Review Panel
Thursday, September 10 at 6-7pm at Landmarks Preservation Commission
Thursday, September 17 at 4-6pm: Planning Board

💻For details on how to attend virtual meetings, visit: www.baltimorecountymd.gov.

08/31/2026

💵 Community Improvement Grants are now open!

The Baltimore County Department of Planning is accepting applications for the FY27 Community Improvement Grants program. Over $2 million available for community-based capital projects across Baltimore County with awards ranging from $3,000-$200,000!

Want to Learn More? Hear from the Department of Planning at these upcoming events!
💻 Informational Webinar
Thursday, September 10 at noon
📍 Workshops: Community Leaders Summit
Monday, October 5 (times varies)

Eligible projects may include: Murals & public art, Bike racks, planters & security cameras, Community gardens, Improvements to community-owned buildings & properties & more!

📅 Application Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 3 p.m.

💻 Learn more, review eligibility requirements, and apply:
https://planninggrantopportunities-bc-gis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/community-improvement-grants

08/24/2026

🗺️ Small Area Plan 5 is launching soon!

Do you live, work, or own property in Granite, Woodstock, or Woodleaf? We want to hear from you! Small Area Plan 5 will help guide the future of this rural area while supporting its unique character. The plan will explore priorities including: Protecting agricultural land and rural character, preserving forests, stream valleys, and natural resources, addressing transportation and infrastructure needs and more!

Community engagement will begin this fall, with public meetings, workshops, and other opportunities for residents, property owners, businesses, and community organizations to participate.

Small Area Plan 5 is the third of 12 Small Area Plans being developed as part of the implementation of Master Plan 2030. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/SmallAreaPlan5

08/18/2026

08/11/2026

You're invited 👋

Join us on October 5 at Towson University for the Community Leader Summit!

Hear from County leaders, join expert-led workshops, and learn more about resources to better serve and strengthen your community.

08/05/2026

On Monday, August 3rd, Department of Planning completed a tour of the Road to Freedom Trail. Led by the Northeast Towson Improvement Association (NeTIA), the Road to Freedom Trail is a proposed multi-use trail that traces the historical connection between historic East Towson, Baltimore's oldest African American community, and Hampton National Historic Site, a former plantation, linking landmarks and historic African American communities throughout Towson along the way.

Some the locations we visited included:
📍Hampton National Historic Site, Goucher College, Truth & Community Remembrance Park, Carver Community Center, and the Jacob House Log Cabin.

Preservation

08/04/2026

🗓️ August Meeting Updates
Heads up! There are no meetings this month for the following Baltimore County Boards and Commissions:
❌ Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board ("Ag Board")
❌ Design Review Panel (DRP)
❌ Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC)
❌ Planning Board

While things are quieter on the meeting front, important deadlines are still coming up!
August 18: Submit materials for the September 9 Design Review Panel meeting
August 27: Submit materials for the September 10 Landmarks Preservation Commission meeting

07/13/2026

🌾Baltimore County Agricultural Land Preservation Program Applications Are Open!

Since 1994, the Baltimore County Agricultural Land Preservation Program has helped preserve working farms through innovative and collaborative land preservation efforts. By protecting farmland today, we're helping ensure that Baltimore County's agricultural heritage continues for generations to come.

📅 Deadline: August 24, 2026
Contact the Land Preservation Staff at [email protected] or 410-887-3480.

07/08/2026

📅 July Planning -Related Meetings | Baltimore County

Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30pm: Design Review Panel
Wednesday, July 8 at 4pm: Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board
Thursday, July 9 at 6pm at Landmarks Preservation Commission
*Thursday, July 16 at 4:15pm: Planning Board (In person Only)

Don't forget: There will not be any meetings in the month of August.

💻For details on how to attend virtual meetings, visit: www.baltimorecountymd.gov.

06/24/2026

Community members were encouraged to share places matter in their community. Here's what we heard from the Villa Nova Community.

📸 Photo 1: True Fellowship Church of God in Christ
A welcoming congregation that supports the community through outreach, fellowship, and service.

📸 Photo 2: Villa Nova Park
A valued community green space as a result of Hurricane Agnes where residents help clean so others can gather, walk, and connect with nature.

📸 Photo 3: Buckingham Road Bridge
A symbol of resilience and community advocacy, connecting residents and preserving an important local route.

📸 Photo 4: Villa Nova Veterans Memorial
A tribute to those who have served our country and a reminder of their sacrifices.