Howard County, MO
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- Development projects
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Howard CountyMO averageUS Census ACS
Municipal budget
Total revenue$2.48B (FY2023)
Total spending$2.48B (FY2023)
Taxes$1.51B (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$2.61B (FY2023)
Spending per resident$7,419 (FY2023)
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 20, 2026
BA 828D - Hillstreet Overlook, LLC (continuation)
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Howard County
Board of Appeals
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Thursday, August 20, 2026
9:00 am
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I.
Administrative Matters:
a. Vote on Meeting Minutes
II.
Case:
BA 828D – Hillstreet Overlook, LLC (continued from June 4, 2026)
Appeal of Hearing Examiner’s Decision and Order dated March 19, 2026,
which denied the appeal of DPZ’s decision letter of alternate compliance
application WP-24-119 dated November 21, 2025.
(8500 Hill Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043)
Additional continuation dates (if needed) will be on August 27, 2026 at 6:30pm and September
24, 2026 at 6:30pm.
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Board of Appeals - Administrative Meeting + Closed Session
Board of Appeals to vote on minutes, hold closed legal session
The Howard County Board of Appeals is holding an administrative meeting to vote on the minutes from its August 20, 2026 meeting. Following the open session, the Board will convene in a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding the incorporation of agency files into the record in certain circumstances. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Vote on meeting minutes from August 20, 2026
- Closed session under Md. Code § 3-305(b)(7) to consult with counsel on agency file incorporation
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Howard County
Board of Appeals
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Thursday, August 27, 2026
6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I.
Administrative Matters:
a. Vote on Meeting Minutes - August 20, 2026
II.
Closed Session:
The Board of Appeals will meet in Closed Session on August 27, 2026, pursuant
to Md. Code § 3-305(b)(7) of the General Provisions Article to consult with counsel to
obtain legal advice regarding the incorporation of the agency file into the record in
certain circumstances. After voting to meet in Closed Session in the Banneker Room, the
Board will privately meet in the Large Conference Room within the County Council
Office immediately following the Open Session.
Wed Aug 19, 2026
BA 26-015S - Baltimore Signs & Graphics
Hearing on sign variance for 467 sq ft sign in Columbia
The Howard County Hearing Examiner will hold a hybrid public hearing on August 19, 2026, to consider a sign variance petition from Baltimore Signs & Graphics. The request is for a 467-square-foot sign at 6161 Columbia Crossing Circle, Columbia, MD, with proposed setbacks of 2120 feet from the main street and 567 feet from the secondary street. The hearing will be conducted by Joyce Nichols.
- Sign variance petition for a 467 sq ft sign
- Proposed setback of 2120 ft from main street
- Proposed setback of 567 ft from secondary street
- Location: 6161 Columbia Crossing Circle, Columbia, MD 21045
- Hybrid hearing (in-person and WebEx)
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Howard County
Hearing Examiner
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
10:00 am
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I.
Case:
BA 26-015S – Baltimore Signs & Graphics
Sign Variance Petition requesting one 467 sq. ft. sign with one road
frontage with a proposed setback of 2120’ from main street and
proposed setback of 567’ from secondary street.
(6161 Columbia Crossing Circle, Columbia, MD 21045)
Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Tue Aug 18, 2026
BA 26-010C - Persons' First, Inc.
Hearing on day treatment facility at St. Johns Lane church
The Howard County Hearing Examiner will hold a hybrid public hearing on a conditional use petition from Persons' First, Inc. to operate a day treatment facility using three rooms in an existing space at a religious institution at 3291 St. Johns Lane, Ellicott City. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 5:30 pm.
- Conditional use petition BA 26-010C by Persons' First, Inc.
- Request to use 3 rooms for a day treatment facility
- Location: 3291 St. Johns Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042
- Existing space at a religious institution
- Hybrid meeting (in-person and WebEx)
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Howard County
Hearing Examiner
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I.
Case:
BA 26-010C – Persons’ First, Inc.
Conditional Use Petition requesting use of 3 rooms for a day treatment
facility in the existing space at a religious institution.
(3291 St. Johns Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042)
Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Hearing Examiner - BA 26-009C (Cadogan Property, LLC)
Hearing on 27 age-restricted housing units at 10611 Baltimore National Pike
The Howard County Hearing Examiner will hold a hybrid public hearing on August 26, 2026, for conditional use petition BA 26-009C by Cadogan Property, LLC. The petition requests approval to build 27 age-restricted adult housing (ARAH) units at 10611 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City. The hearing examiner will hear the case and make a decision.
- Conditional use petition for 27 age-restricted adult housing units
- Location: 10611 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21044
- Applicant: Cadogan Property, LLC
- Hybrid meeting (in-person and WebEx) at George Howard Building
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Howard County
Hearing Examiner
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I.
Case:
BA 26-009C – Cadogan Property, LLC
Conditional Use Petition requesting approval of 27 Age-Restricted
Adult Housing (ARAH) units.
(10611 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21044)
Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board
Board hears requests for new and expanded alcohol licenses in Columbia and Ellicott City
The Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on August 25, 2026, to review two license applications. One request seeks to expand an existing package store in Columbia, while the other seeks a new license for a restaurant in Ellicott City. The hearing will be held in person and via WebEx.
- Extension of Class A license for OHM Nilkanth Corp. t/a Absolutely Wine & Spirits at 5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 102, Columbia, increasing size from 3,080 to 3,980 sq. ft.
- New Class B license for YJLLK, Inc. t/a Uzu Revolving Sushi & K-Pub at 8801 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, for a 6,000 sq. ft. restaurant.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE HEARING BOARD
August 25, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M.
This hybrid public hearing is being held in the Banneker Room (3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City,
MD 21043) and by WebEx, a web-based format. For those wishing to participate online, a Webex link
will be available for log-on at the start of the hearing on this webpage:
https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Liquor-License
For further information, call Kel Berg at 410-313-3114.
EXTENSION OF PREMISES
CLASS A BEER, WINE & LIQUOR
7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE
From: OHM Nilkanth Corp. t/a Absolutely Wine & Spirits in the name of Nipa Lalit Patel for a 3,080 sq. ft.
package store located at 5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 102, Columbia, MD 21044.
To: OHM Nilkanth Corp. t/a Absolutely Wine & Spirits in the name of Nipa Lalit Patel for a 3,980 sq. ft.
package store located at 5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 102, Columbia, MD 21044.
NEW
CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR
7-DAY ON/OFF SALE LICENSE
To: YJLLK, Inc. t/a Uzu Revolving Sushi & K-Pub in the names of Yoojun Kim and Lex Kim for a 6,000 sq.
ft. restaurant located at 8801 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
Fri Jul 31, 2026
BA 26-003V - Nicholas Bennett
Variance hearing for accessory shed setbacks at 8250 Mission Road
The Howard County Hearing Examiner will hold a hybrid public hearing on July 31, 2026, to consider a variance petition from Nicholas Bennett. The request seeks reduced side and rear yard setbacks for an accessory shed at 8250 Mission Road, Jessup, MD. The hearing will be conducted in person and via WebEx.
- Variance request for 1.2 ft. side yard setback and 5.1 ft. rear yard setback for an accessory shed
- Property address: 8250 Mission Road, Jessup, MD 20794
- Case number: BA 26-003V
- Hearing Examiner: Joyce Nichols
- Hybrid meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx)
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Howard County
Hearing Examiner
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Friday, July 31, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I.
Case:
BA 26-003V – Nicholas Bennett
Residential District Variance Petition requesting a side yard setback of
1.2 ft. and a rear yard setback of 5.1 ft. for an accessory shed.
(8250 Mission Road, Jessup, MD 20794)
Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Wed Jul 29, 2026
Legislative Session - Day 10
Council to vote on $6M school funding boost and bond issuance
The Howard County Council is holding its 10th legislative session, primarily focused on final consideration of appointments, financial measures for school funding, and several resolutions. Key items include an emergency act to increase school capital project funding by $6,068,000, a bond authorization of $2,947,000, and a resolution to approve a $6,818,972 operating budget amendment for the Board of Education. The council will also vote on a resolution to convey 48.635 acres at Troy Park to the Board of Education for a future school.
- CB46-2026: Emergency act to increase HCPSS capital projects appropriation by $6,068,000 due to additional State Aid
- CB47-2026: Authorizes borrowing up to $2,947,000 in bonds for capital projects
- CR120-2026: Approves $6,818,972 operating budget amendment for Board of Education
- CR123-2026: Conveys 48.635 acres at Troy Park to Board of Education for future school
- CB48-2026: Clean Air Integrity Act to modify smoking prohibitions in public places
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Howard County Council
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
(410) 313-2001
fax: (410) 313-3297
cc.howardcountymd.gov
Version 2
Page 1 of 4
COUNCILMEMBERS
Opel Jones, Chair
District 2
Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair
District 3
Liz Walsh
District 1
Deb Jung
District 4
David Yungmann
District 5
Agenda
Legislative Session
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting)
Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us
Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast)
10:00 AM
Legislative Session
Day # 10
Approve Journal
Legislative Session – July 6, 2026
Approve Minutes
Monthly Meeting – July 13, 2026
Legislative Public Hearing – July 20, 2026
Final Consideration
Appointments
CR108-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
Short Title: Appointment – Kelsey E. Ritter - Environmental Sustainability Board
Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kelsey E. Ritter to the
Environmental Sustainability Board
CR109-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
Short Title: Appointment- Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP- Human Rights Commission
Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP to
the Human Rights Commission
CR110-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
Short Title: Appointment- Fa …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026
Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1134M (Olde Scaggsville LLC; G&R Maple Lawn, Inc.) continuation
Hearing on Maple Lawn zoning map amendment and development plan continues
The Howard County Hearing Examiner is continuing a hearing on two related petitions for the Maple Lawn area. The first seeks to reclassify land from B-1 (Business: Local) to RR-MXD-3 (Rural Residential Mixed Use Overlay), and the second seeks to amend the approved First Amended Preliminary Development Plan. The case was continued from July 15, 2026.
- Zoning Map Amendment Petition to reclassify land from B-1 to RR-MXD-3
- Amended Preliminary Development Plan Petition for Maple Lawn
- Properties at 11292 Buch Way, Laurel, MD and 11788 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD
- Case continued from July 15, 2026
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Howard County
Hearing Examiner
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Thursday, July 23, 2026
5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I.
Case:
ZB 1134M/ZB 1134PDP – Olde Scaggsville, LLC; G&R Maple Lawn, Inc.
(continued from July 15, 2026)
Zoning Map Amendment Petition requesting to reclassify parcels of land
from B-1 (Business: Local) to RR-MXD-3 (Rural Residential Mixed Use
Overlay) and Amended Preliminary Development Plan Petition requesting
to amend the approved First Amended PDP for Maple Lawn. (11292 Buch
Way, Laurel, MD 20723 and 11788 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759)
Zoning Board case heard by Hearing Examiner: Joyce Nichols
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Planning Board Meeting - July 23, 2026
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Planning Board Agenda
July 23, 2026
The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The
in-person meeting will take place in the C Vernon Gray Room at the George Howard Building, 3430
Courthouse
Drive,
Ellicott
City,
MD
21043.
To
attend
virtually,
register
at
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026. For any updates
to the meeting location, please visit the Planning Board website.
1. Call to Order / Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Review and Approval of Agenda
4. Review and Approval of Minutes
5. Chair Items to be discussed
6. Executive Secretary Items to be discussed
7. SDP-26-014 Fall River Terrace, Enterprise Community Homes Housing, LLC
The request to construct a four-story apartment building consisting of 76 units, parking, outdoor amenity
areas and landscaping on 2.84 acres of land zoned New Town at the corner of Harpers Farm Road and
Elliots Oak Road.
8. SDP-26-016 JP Morgan Chase Bank
The request to construct a new bank building, associated parking area, utilities, and site amenities on
1.70 acre Lot W 2.
9. Adjourn
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Board of Appeals - Administrative Meeting
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Howard County
Board of Appeals
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Thursday, July 23, 2026
9:00 am
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I.
Administrative Matters:
a. Discussion of pending Decision and Order(s) pursuant to Section 2.211 of the
Howard County Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure.
b. Discussion of a subpoena request made pursuant to Section 2.208 of the
Howard County Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure.
II.
Closed Meeting:
If necessary, the Board of Appeals may go into Closed Session in accordance with
Section 3-305(b)(7) of the Open Meetings Act to consult with Counsel to obtain legal
advice regarding the pending Decisions and Order(s) and the subpoena request.
Wed Jul 22, 2026
BA 26-012S - Harmony Hall at Howard County Health Park, LLC
Sign variance petition for Harmony Hall at 6336 Cedar Lane
The Howard County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a sign variance application from Harmony Hall at Howard County Health Park, LLC. The applicant requests a variance to allow a 169.5-square-foot sign with a proposed setback of 45 feet at 6336 Cedar Lane in Columbia. Only this single case is on the agenda.
- Sign variance request for a 169.5 sq. ft. sign with 45-foot setback at 6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
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Howard County
Hearing Examiner
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
10:00 am
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I. Case:
BA 26-012S – Harmony Hall at Howard County Health Park, LLC
Sign Variance Petition requesting one 169.5 sq. ft. sign with one road
frontage with a proposed setback of 45’.
(6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044)
Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Legislative Session - Day 10
Council considers school budget increases and land transfer for future school
The Howard County Council will consider several financial amendments to the Board of Education budget and a land conveyance for a future school. The body will also vote on numerous board appointments and a resolution regarding Elkridge's sustainable community designation.
- Increase of $6,068,000 for Howard County Public School System projects (CB46-2026)
- Authorization to borrow up to $2,947,000 via bonds for a capital project (CB47-2026)
- Operating budget amendment to increase Board of Education General Fund by $6,818,972 (CR120-2026)
- Conveyance of 48.635 acres at Troy Park to the Board of Education for a future school (CR123-2026)
- Clean Air Integrity Act to modify smoking prohibitions in public places (CB48-2026)
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Howard County Council
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
(410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297
cc.howardcountymd.gov
Version 2 Page 1 of 4
COUNCILMEMBERS
Opel Jones, Chair
District 2
Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair
District 3
Liz Walsh
District 1
Deb Jung
District 4
David Yungmann
District 5
Agenda
Legislative Session
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting)
Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us
Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast)
10:00 AM
Legislative Session
Day # 10
Approve Journal
Legislative Session – July 6, 2026
Approve Minutes
Monthly Meeting – July 13, 2026
Legislative Public Hearing – July 20, 2026
Final Consideration
Appointments
CR108-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
Short Title: Appointment – Kelsey E. Ritter - Environmental Sustainability Board
Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kelsey E. Ritter to the
Environmental Sustainability Board
CR109-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
Short Title: Appointment- Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP- Human Rights Commission
Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP to
the Human Rights Commission
CR110-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
Short Title: Appointment- Faith Matranga- Human Rig …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Board of Appeals - Administrative Meeting
Board of Appeals discusses pending decisions and subpoena request
The Board of Appeals will meet administratively to discuss pending Decisions and Orders and a subpoena request. They may go into closed session to consult with legal counsel on these matters. No public hearings or votes on specific cases are scheduled.
- Discussion of pending Decision and Order(s) under Section 2.211 of the Rules of Procedure
- Discussion of a subpoena request under Section 2.208 of the Rules of Procedure
- Possible closed session for legal advice under Open Meetings Act Section 3-305(b)(7)
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Howard County
Board of Appeals
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Thursday, July 23, 2026
9:00 am
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I. Administrative Matters:
a. Discussion of pending Decision and Order(s) pursuant to Section 2.211 of the
Howard County Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure.
b. Discussion of a subpoena request made pursuant to Section 2.208 of the
Howard County Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure.
II. Closed Meeting:
If necessary, the Board of Appeals may go into Closed Session in accordance with
Section 3-305(b)(7) of the Open Meetings Act to consult with Counsel to obtain legal
advice regarding the pending Decisions and Order(s) and the subpoena request.
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board - July 22, 2026
Public hearing on 3 alcohol license applications including Ledo Pizza, House of India, and JS Brewery
The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board holds a hybrid public hearing to consider three alcohol license applications: a new Class B beer, wine & liquor license for DSMS Pizza, LLC (Ledo Pizza Clarksville) at 6030 Daybreak Circle; a transfer of an existing Class B license for Trinity Hub, LLC (House of India) to a new owner at 9350 Snowden River Parkway; and a change in classification to a Class D distillery permit for JS Brewery at 8970-B Route 108.
- New Class B beer, wine & liquor 7-day on-sale license for DSMS Pizza, LLC t/a Ledo Pizza Clarksville at 6030 Daybreak Circle, Clarksville
- Transfer of Class B beer, wine & liquor license from Trinity Hub, LLC t/a House of India to Ranju Sharma Giri at 9350 Snowden River Parkway, Suite F2, Columbia
- Change in class for JS Brewery, LLC to Class D distillery with on-site consumption permit at 8970-B Route 108, Columbia
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE HEARING BOARD
July 21, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M.
This hybrid public hearing is being held in the Banneker Room (3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City,
MD 21043) and by WebEx, a web-based format. For those wishing to participate online, a Webex link
will be available for log-on at the start of the hearing on this webpage:
https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Liquor-License
For further information, call Kel Berg at 410-313-3114.
NEW
CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR
7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE
To: DSMS Pizza, LLC t/a Ledo Pizza Clarksville in the name of Dhvani Vyas for a 2,377 sq. ft. restaurant
located at 6030 Daybreak Circle, Clarksville, MD 21029.
TRANSFER
CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR
7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE
From: Trinity Hub, LLC t/a House of India in the name of Severine M. D’Souza for a 1,970 sq. ft. restaurant
located at 9350 Snowden River Parkway, Suite F2, Columbia, MD 21045.
To: Trinity Hub, LLC t/a House of India in the name of Ranju Sharma Giri for a 1,970 sq. ft. restaurant located
at 9350 Snowden River Parkway, Suite F2, Columbia, MD 21045.
CHANGE IN CLASS
CLASS D BEER, WINE & LIQUOR + ON-SITE CONSUMPTION PERMIT - DISTILLERY
7-DAY ON/OFF SALE LICENSE
For: JS Brewery, LLC t/a JS Brewery in the name of Rajiv Kumar Aggarwal for a 2,606 sq. ft. brewery and
taproom located at 8970-B Route 108, Columbia, MD 21045.
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1134M (Olde Scaggsville LLC; G&R Maple Lawn, Inc. - continuation)
Hearing on zoning reclassification and development plan for Maple Lawn
The Hearing Examiner is continuing a case regarding a Zoning Map Amendment and an Amended Preliminary Development Plan. The request involves reclassifying land from B-1 to RR-MXD-3 for properties in Laurel and Fulton.
- Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify land from B-1 (Business: Local) to RR-MXD-3 (Rural Residential Mixed Use Overlay)
- Amended Preliminary Development Plan Petition for Maple Lawn
- Property at 11292 Buch Way, Laurel, MD 20723
- Property at 11788 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759
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Howard County
Hearing Examiner
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Thursday, July 23, 2026
5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I. Case:
ZB 1134M/ZB 1134PDP – Olde Scaggsville, LLC; G&R Maple Lawn, Inc.
(continued from July 15, 2026)
Zoning Map Amendment Petition requesting to reclassify parcels of land
from B-1 (Business: Local) to RR-MXD-3 (Rural Residential Mixed Use
Overlay) and Amended Preliminary Development Plan Petition requesting
to amend the approved First Amended PDP for Maple Lawn. (11292 Buch
Way, Laurel, MD 20723 and 11788 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759)
Zoning Board case heard by Hearing Examiner: Joyce Nichols
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Legislative Public Hearing
Council to vote on $6.8M school budget increase and 48-acre land transfer
The Howard County Council will hold a public hearing on legislation including emergency funding for school capital projects (CB46-2026, +$6,068,000), a $2.9M bond authorization (CB47-2026), and a $6.8M operating budget amendment for the Board of Education (CR120-2026). Other items include the conveyance of 48.635 acres at Troy Park to the Board of Education for a future school, and the Clean Air Integrity Act (CB48-2026) to expand smoking restrictions. Several board appointments and reappointments are also on the agenda.
- CB46-2026: Emergency act to increase HCPSS capital projects by $6,068,000
- CR120-2026: $6,818,972 operating budget amendment for Board of Education
- CB47-2026: Authorizes $2,947,000 bond for capital projects
- CR123-2026: Conveys 48.635 acres at Troy Park to Board of Education for a future school
- CB48-2026: Clean Air Integrity Act modifying smoking in public places
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Howard County Council
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
(410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297
cc.howardcountymd.gov
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COUNCILMEMBERS
Opel Jones, Chair
District 2
Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair
District 3
Liz Walsh
District 1
Deb Jung
District 4
David Yungmann
District 5
Agenda
Legislative Public Hearing
Monday, July 20, 2026
Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting)
Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us
Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast)
7:00 p.m.
Appointments
CR108-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
Short Title: Appointment – Kelsey E. Ritter - Environmental Sustainability Board
Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kelsey E. Ritter to the
Environmental Sustainability Board
CR109-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
Short Title: Appointment- Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP- Human Rights Commission
Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP to
the Human Rights Commission
CR110-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
Short Title: Appointment- Faith Matranga- Human Rights Commission
Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Faith Matranga to the Human
Rights Commission
CR111-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
Short Title: A …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
BA 26-008C - ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC (continuation)
Hearing Examiner continues case for 26 age-restricted units on Triadelphia Road
This is a continuation hearing for a conditional use petition. The applicant seeks approval for 26 age-restricted adult housing units at 12668 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City. The hearing will be held before Hearing Examiner Joyce Nichols.
- Conditional use petition for 26 age-restricted adult housing units
- 12668 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
- Continued from June 24, 2026 and July 14, 2026
- Heard by Hearing Examiner Joyce Nichols
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Howard County
Hearing Examiner
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Thursday, July 16, 2026
5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I. Case:
BA 26-008C – ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC (continued from June 24, 2026 and
July 14, 2026)
Conditional Use Petition requesting approval of 26 Age-Restricted Adult Housing
(ARAH) units.
(12668 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042)
Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board to decide on 76-unit apartment building and new bank
The Howard County Planning Board will hold public hearings on two site development plans: a 76-unit apartment building at Fall River Terrace and a new JP Morgan Chase Bank branch. The board may vote to approve or deny the proposals.
- SDP-26-014: 76-unit apartment building on 2.84 acres at Harpers Farm Road and Elliots Oak Road
- SDP-26-016: New bank building on 1.70-acre Lot W 2
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Planning Board Agenda
July 23, 2026
The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The
in-person meeting will take place in the C Vernon Gray Room at the George Howard Building, 3430
Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, register at
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026. For any updates
to the meeting location, please visit the Planning Board website.
1. Call to Order / Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Review and Approval of Agenda
4. Review and Approval of Minutes
5. Chair Items to be discussed
6. Executive Secretary Items to be discussed
7. SDP-26-014 Fall River Terrace, Enterprise Community Homes Housing, LLC
The request to construct a four-story apartment building consisting of 76 units, parking, outdoor amenity
areas and landscaping on 2.84 acres of land zoned New Town at the corner of Harpers Farm Road and
Elliots Oak Road.
8. SDP-26-016 JP Morgan Chase Bank
The request to construct a new bank building, associated parking area, utilities, and site amenities on
1.70 acre Lot W 2.
9. Adjourn
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1134M (Olde Scaggsville, LLC; G&R Maple Lawn, Inc.)
Maple Lawn developer seeks zoning change and plan amendment
The Howard County Hearing Examiner will hear a petition from Olde Scaggsville, LLC and G&R Maple Lawn, Inc. to reclassify parcels from B-1 to RR-MXD-3 and to amend the approved First Amended Preliminary Development Plan for Maple Lawn. The meeting is hybrid, streamed online.
- Zoning Map Amendment (ZB 1134M) to reclassify land at 11292 Buch Way and 11788 Scaggsville Road from B-1 to RR-MXD-3
- Amended Preliminary Development Plan (ZB 1134PDP) for Maple Lawn development
- Case heard by Hearing Examiner Joyce Nichols
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Howard County
Hearing Examiner
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I. Case:
ZB 1134M/ZB 1134PDP – Olde Scaggsville, LLC; G&R Maple Lawn, Inc.
Zoning Map Amendment Petition requesting to reclassify parcels of land
from B-1 (Business: Local) to RR-MXD-3 (Rural Residential Mixed Use
Overlay) and Amended Preliminary Development Plan Petition requesting
to amend the approved First Amended PDP for Maple Lawn. (11292 Buch
Way, Laurel, MD 20723 and 11788 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759)
Zoning Board case heard by Hearing Examiner: Joyce Nichols
Tue Jul 14, 2026
BA 26-008C - ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC (continuation)
Hearing on 26 age-restricted housing units at 12668 Triadelphia Road
The Hearing Examiner will continue a case regarding a conditional use petition. The body is considering a request to allow 26 Age-Restricted Adult Housing (ARAH) units.
- Conditional Use Petition for 26 Age-Restricted Adult Housing (ARAH) units at 12668 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City
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Howard County
Hearing Examiner
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
4:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I. Case:
BA 26-008C – ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC* (continued from June 24, 2026)
Conditional Use Petition requesting approval of 26 Age-Restricted Adult Housing
(ARAH) units.
(12668 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042)
*Continuation date (if needed) will be on:
July 16, 2026 at 5:30pm
Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Monthly Meeting 07/13/2026
Howard County Council receives annual MACo update and agency reports
The Howard County Council meets to hear the annual MACo update and receive reports from the chairperson, council administrator, and county auditor. No legislative actions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Annual MACo update (Maryland Association of Counties)
- Reports from MACo/NACo, Chairperson, Council Administrator, and County Auditor
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Howard County Council
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
(410) 313-2001 fax: (410) 313-3297
cc.howardcountymd.gov
COUNCILMEMBERS
Opel Jones, Chair
District 2
Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair
District 3
Liz Walsh
District 1
Deb Jung
District 4
David Yungmann
District 5
Agenda
Monthly Meeting
Monday, July 13, 2026
Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person Meeting)
Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us
10:00 a.m.
1. Annual MACo Update
2. Reports
a. MACo/NACo
b. Chairperson
c. Council Administrator
d. County Auditor
Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council
Office, 410-313-2001 or email CouncilADA@howardcountymd.gov
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Planning Board Meeting - July 9, 2026
Planning Board to receive New Town Task Force report on Columbia zoning
The Howard County Planning Board will meet to receive a presentation from the New Town Task Force facilitation team. The presentation will cover the process, final report, and recommendations for improving the New Town zoning model in Columbia.
- Presentation of New Town Task Force final report and recommendations regarding Section 125 of the Howard County Zoning Code
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Planning Board Agenda
July 9, 2026
The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The
in-person meeting will take place in the C Vernon Gray Room at the George Howard Building, 3430
Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, register at
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 p.m. on July 8, 2026. For any updates
to the meeting location, please visit the Planning Board website.
1. Call to Order / Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Review and Approval of Agenda
4. Review and Approval of Minutes
5. Chair Items to be discussed
6. Executive Secretary Items to be discussed
7. New Town Task Force Report
A New Town Task Force was appointed by the County Executive via executive order on May 14, 2025 with an
amendments issued on June 3, 2025 and May 12, 2026. The Task Force evaluated present New Town
regulations, found in Section 125 of the Howard County Zoning Code, and developed recommendations for
improving the New Town zoning model that governs land use in much of the master-planned community of
Columbia. The task force’s findings and final recommendations can be found on the New Town Task Force
website. The facilitation team for the task force will be presenting a summary of the task force process, final
report, and recommendations to the Planning Board on July 9th, 2026.
Mon Jul 6, 2026
Legislative Session - Day 9
Council approves school budget and appoints new board members
The Howard County Council will consider approving amendments to the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets for the Board of Education, including a $6.8 million increase. The agenda also includes confirming multiple appointments to various county commissions and boards.
- Appointments to Environmental Sustainability, Human Rights, and Veterans commissions
- Board of Education FY2027 operating budget amendment (+$6.8M)
- Board of Education FY2027 capital program amendment (+$6.1M)
- Authorization to issue $18.2M in bonds for water infrastructure
- Conveyance of 48.6 acres at Troy Park to the Board of Education
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Howard County Council
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
(410) 313-2001
fax: (410) 313-3297
cc.howardcountymd.gov
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COUNCILMEMBERS
Opel Jones, Chair
District 2
Christiana Rigby, Vice Chair
District 3
Liz Walsh
District 1
Deb Jung
District 4
David Yungmann
District 5
Agenda
Legislative Session
Monday, July 6, 2026
Virtual Meeting (In-Person for Councilmembers only)
Video Streamed at cc.howardcountymd.gov/watch-us
Broadcast on channels 44(Verizon) and 1071(Comcast)
7:00 p.m.
Legislative Session
Day # 9
Approve Journal
Legislative Session – June 1, 2026
Approve Minutes
Special Meeting to Hold Closed Session – June 1, 2026
Special Meeting to Hold Closed Session – June 8, 2026
Legislative Public Hearing – June 15, 2026
Introduction
Appointments
CR108-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
Short Title: Appointment – Kelsey E. Ritter - Environmental Sustainability Board
Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kelsey E. Ritter to the
Environmental Sustainability Board
CR109-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
Short Title: Appointment- Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP- Human Rights Commission
Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Levita Y. Lowe, MPA, PMP to
the Human Rights Commission
CR110-2026 - Introduced by The Chairper …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026
Hearing Examiner - BA 26-003V (Nicholas Bennett)
Hearing on variance for accessory shed setbacks at 8250 Mission Road, Jessup
The Hearing Examiner will consider a variance petition from Nicholas Bennett to reduce side and rear yard setbacks for an accessory shed at 8250 Mission Road in Jessup. The requested side setback is 1.2 feet (code requires more) and rear setback is 5.1 feet. This is the sole item on the agenda.
- Variance request BA 26-003V for side yard setback of 1.2 ft and rear yard setback of 5.1 ft for an accessory shed.
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Howard County
Hearing Examiner
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Friday, July 31, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I. Case:
BA 26-003V – Nicholas Bennett
Residential District Variance Petition requesting a side yard setback of
1.2 ft. and a rear yard setback of 5.1 ft. for an accessory shed.
(8250 Mission Road, Jessup, MD 20794)
Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Wed Jun 24, 2026
BA 26-008C - ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC
Hearing on 26 age-restricted housing units at 12668 Triadelphia Road
The Howard County Hearing Examiner will hold a hybrid public hearing on June 24, 2026, to consider conditional use petition BA 26-008C from ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC. The petition seeks approval for 26 age-restricted adult housing (ARAH) units at 12668 Triadelphia Road in Ellicott City. Continuation dates are set for July 14 and 16, 2026, if needed.
- Conditional use petition for 26 age-restricted adult housing units
- Property address: 12668 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
- Applicant: ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC
- Hybrid meeting in the Banneker Room and via WebEx
- Possible continuation dates: July 14 and 16, 2026
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Howard County
Hearing Examiner
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043-4392
Agenda:
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting (Banneker Room and WebEx Meeting)
Streamed at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Watch-Us
I. Case:
BA 26-008C – ESC Triadelphia Road, LLC*
Conditional Use Petition requesting approval of 26 Age-Restricted
Adult Housing (ARAH) units.
(12668 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042)
*Continuation dates (if needed) may be on:
July 14, 2026 at 4pm; and
July 16, 2026 at 5:30pm
Heard by: Joyce Nichols
Tue Jun 23, 2026
Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board - June 23, 2026
Hearing on new liquor licenses for three restaurants and a transfer
The Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board will hold a hybrid public hearing to consider new Class B beer, wine & liquor licenses for three restaurants and a transfer of an existing license. The applicants include Royal Cuisine of India (Laurel), Luna del Sea Steak & Seafood (Columbia), Hot Garbage Pizza (Ellicott City), and a change of ownership for Shin Chon Garden (Ellicott City). The public may participate in person or via WebEx.
- Golden Hub, LLC t/a Royal Cuisine of India, 7500 Montpelier Road, Laurel (continued from Feb 24)
- Centre Park View, Inc. t/a Luna del Sea Steak & Seafood Restaurant, 8808 Centre Park Drive, Columbia
- Hot Garbage Pizza, LLC t/a Hot Garbage Pizza, 8069 Tiber Alley, Ellicott City
- Transfer of Shin Chon Garden license from WIBS, LLC to new owners, 8801 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE HEARING BOARD
June 23, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M.
This hybrid public hearing is being held in the Banneker Room (3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City,
MD 21043) and by WebEx, a web-based format. For those wishing to participate online, a Webex link
will be available for log-on at the start of the hearing on this webpage:
https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Liquor-License
For further information, call Kel Berg at 410-313-3114.
NEW – Continued from 2/24/2026
CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR
7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE
To: Golden Hub, LLC t/a Royal Cuisine of India in the names of Severine Dsouza and Aaron Souza for a 1,249
sq. ft. restaurant located at 7500 Montpelier Road, #104, Laurel, MD 20724.
NEW
CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR
7-DAY ON/OFF SALE LICENSE
To: Centre Park View, Inc. t/a Luna del Sea Steak & Seafood Restaurant in the names of Kamran Sarlak and
Kamran Assadi for a 5,735 sq. ft. restaurant with a 624 sq. ft. exterior located at 8808 Centre Park Drive,
Columbia, MD 21045.
NEW
CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR
7-DAY ON/OFF SALE LICENSE
To: Hot Garbage Pizza, LLC t/a Hot Garbage Pizza in the name of Geoff Gill for a 1,300 sq. ft. restaurant
located at 8069 Tiber Alley, Units Retail 1 and Retail 2, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
TRANSFER
CLASS B BEER, WINE & LIQUOR
7-DAY ON SALE LICENSE
From: WIBS, LLC t/a Shin Chon Garden in the names of Clara Heejin Kim and So Yeong Chun for a 3,000 sq.
ft. restaurant …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026
Planning Board Meeting - June 18, 2026
Planning Board to review zoning requests for Burkard Homes and Turf Valley
The Howard County Planning Board will meet to review two zoning requests and approve standard agenda items. The meeting will be held in-person at the George Howard Building and online.
- Review and approval of agenda and minutes
- SDP-26-024 Burkard Homes: Request to construct three single-family detached dwellings on R-ED zoned lots
- SDP-25-035 Mangione Enterprises Turf Valley: Request to construct a communication tower on 15.08 acre Parcel 8
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Planning Board Agenda
June 18, 2026
The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting/hearing both in-person and online. The
in-person meeting will take place in the Banneker Room at the George Howard Building, 3430
Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. To attend virtually, re gister at
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-board before 7:00 p.m. on June 17, 2026. For any updates
to the meeting location, please visit the Planning Board website.
1. Call to Order / Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Review and Approval of Agenda
4. Review and Approval of Minutes
5. Chair Items to be discussed
6. Executive Secretary Items to be discussed
7. SDP-26-024 Burkard Homes
Request to construct three single-family detached dwellings on three R-ED (Residential – Environmental
Development) zoned lots in accordance with Section 107.0.G.1 of the Howard County Zoning
Regulations.
PUBLIC COMMENT
8. SDP-25-035 Mangione Enterprises Turf Valley
Request to construct a communication tower and its associated equipment compound on 15.08 acre
Parcel 8.
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🌐 County-level context (Howard County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-1,121 people (-$225.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)5 ({"Flood": 6, "Snowstorm": 5, "Hurricane": 5, "Severe Storm": · last Sat Jan 24, 2026)
Business establishments10,050 (185,946 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,965/mo (2,713 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy10.5% (low numeracy 16% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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$2.48B
Annual budget
$2.61B
Debt outstanding
728
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$2.48B
Spending$2.48B
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$2.61B
Debt-to-revenue1.05×
Debt-load index76 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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