Public Policy Committee
Chair Danielle Bridge
Co-Chair Ashley Zito
Release Date September 1, 2023

Legislative Update: 2024 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING MAP PROCESS (CZMP)

Baltimore County is about to enter its quadrennial Comprehensive Zoning Map Process (“CZMP”) process. The CZMP is an opportunity to request a change in a property’s zoning which could increase a property’s value and allow flexibility for redevelopment.

The process takes a full year and ultimately results in the County Council voting on all “Issues” (rezoning applications). The online application period has opened, and the public may submit applications until October 13, 2023. Public hearings will be held before the Planning Board in February of 2024, and before the County Council in June of 2024. It is important to know that once a property is entered into the process, it is at risk for a change to any zoning classification, as an application cannot be withdrawn. Thus, now is the time to consider whether a property could benefit from this opportunity.

Click here for an overview of the 2024 Comprehensive Zoning Map Process.

Hunt Valley Business Forum 2023-2024 SMART Goals and Priorities Public Policy Committee

PUBLIC SAFETY GOAL: To ensure the enforcement of current laws prohibiting panhandling.

TRANSPORTATION GOAL: To pursue specific highway and interstate interchange modifications to improve circulation and access in the greater Hunt Valley area.

LEGISLATIVE GOAL: To disseminate pertinent legislative issues to HVBF membership and community.

Since establishing these goals, Public Policy Committee members have been diligently working on identifying the appropriate channels and officials to help them meet the goals. In addition to meeting with Baltimore County police on numerous occasions and state highway officials, they are also engaging Baltimore County Executive and Council Members as well as appropriate leaders of community association.

The next Public Policy Committee Meeting will be Thursday, October 26, 2023

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