North Beach, MD

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will approve minutes from June 25, 2026, and review two specific business cases. The agenda lists a staff report and two property-specific applications for discussion. No other substantive items are listed on this one-page agenda.

• Case 26-02: St. Anthony's Church at 8816 Chesapeake Avenue
• Case 26-03: Change in Use at 9122 Bay Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting

Town Council

The North Beach Town Council will convene to review past minutes, receive a hospice presentation, and discuss the 2026 Town Election Update and a proposed Beach Toy Library. The meeting includes reports from the sheriff's department and town staff.

• 2026 Town of North Beach Election Update
• Beach Toy Library
• Hospice of the Chesapeake Presentation
• Calvert County Sheriff's Department Monthly Report
• Town Administrator and Finance Reports

Board of Appeals

The North Beach Board of Appeals will consider two cases for vacation rental permits at 3936 5th Street and 9227 Dayton Avenue. The Zoning Director will present a report and findings on short-term rentals. The board will also approve minutes from the April 27 meeting.

• Case 26-4 – Application for Vacation Rental at 3936 5th Street
• Case 26-5 – Application for Vacation Rental at 9227 Dayton Avenue
• Zoning Director’s Report and Findings for Short-Term Rental
• Minutes from the April 27, 2026 Meeting

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will discuss and potentially decide on a change to the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting.

• Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Change — discussion and possible action

Flood Committee

The North Beach Flood Committee will discuss ongoing projects including offshore breakwaters, the 7th Street pump installation, and green infrastructure. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion session only.

• Discussion on Offshore Breakwaters project
• Discussion on 7th Street Pump Installation
• Discussion on Green Infrastructure

Town Council

The Town Council will consider adoption of the FY2027 budget (Ordinance 26-01) and a new fee schedule (Resolution 26-02). They will also discuss a non-binding referendum question on election polling locations and a zoning ordinance change to allow alternate members on the Planning Commission. A retirement proclamation and the sheriff's monthly report are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 26-01: FY2027 budget for General, Sewer, Water, and Capital Projects Funds with tax rates
• Resolution 26-02: Town of North Beach Fee Schedule
• Discussion of non-binding referendum question on election polling locations (Town Hall vs. fire department)
• Planning Commission recommended change to zoning ordinance for alternate members
• Recognition of retirement of Joy Hill from Bayside Boys and Girls Club

Planning Commission

The Commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and discuss or adopt new Rules of Procedure. The agenda also includes a replatting case for 4006 1st Street.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Case #26-01: Replatting of 4006 1st Street
• Discussion/Adoption of Planning Commission Rules of Procedure

The Planning Commission approved the replat of 4006 1st Street to create four residential lots. The commission also reappointed Jerome Hansen as Chairman and Bill Heiner as Vice-Chair for the 2026 calendar year.

• Approved February 2026 meeting minutes
• Reappointed Jerome Hansen as Chairman (All in favor)
• Reappointed Bill Heiner as Vice-Chair (All in favor)
• Approved replat of 4006 1st Street subject to footprint revision (All in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the FY27 Council Operating & Capital Budget. They will also swear in Election Board members, receive reports from departments and the sheriff, and enter a closed session for legal advice and public security discussion.

• Public hearing on FY27 Council Operating & Capital Budget
• Swearing in of North Beach Elections Board members
• Calvert County Sheriff's Department monthly report
• Closed session to consult with counsel and discuss public security
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2026 meeting

Board of Appeals

The North Beach Board of Appeals will hear the Zoning Director's report on short-term rentals and rule on two vacation rental applications: Case 26-2 for 4039 8th Street and Case 26-3 for 4115 9th Street. Both are public hearings where the board will decide whether to approve the requested vacation rentals.

• Zoning Director's Report and Findings for Short-Term Rental
• Case 26-2 - Application Vacation Rental / 4039 8th Street
• Case 26-3 - Application Vacation Rental / 4115 9th Street

The Board of Appeals approved a special exception for 4038 8th Street to operate as a short‑term rental. It also approved a special exception for 4115 9th Street to operate as a short‑term rental. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved special exception for 4038 8th Street short‑term rental (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for 4115 9th Street short‑term rental (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will hold a business meeting on April 23, 2026. Items include the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair, consideration of Case #26-01 to replat three lots at 4006 1st Street into four residential lots, and discussion or adoption of the commission's Rules of Procedure. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting.

• Replat of 4006 1st Street: three existing residential lots divided into four buildable lots
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion and possible adoption of updated Rules of Procedure
• Approval of February 26, 2026 meeting minutes

Flood Committee

Town Council

The North Beach Town Council will meet on April 9, 2026, to review department reports and approve the March 12 meeting minutes. The council will consider the Fiscal Year 2027 final budget and the IQ Fiber agreement. The agenda does not specify the financial terms or resident impact of these items.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Final Council Budget
• IQ Fiber Agreement
• FY25 Audit Presentation
• Calvert County Sheriff's Department Monthly Report
• Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement Report

The Town Council approved a resolution supporting a task force to modernize revenue sources and accepted an agreement with IQ Fiber. Council also accepted the proposed FY2027 budget and scheduled it for a public hearing.

• Approved Resolution 26-01 supporting HB 1142 regarding municipal revenue sources
• Accepted proposed FY2027 Final Council Budget and approved advertising for public hearing
• Approved IQ Fiber Agreement with specific formatting corrections (5-1)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss the FY27 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and the Town of North Beach Fee Schedule. The body will also address the nomination and appointment of an election judge.

• FY27 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) discussion
• FY27 Town of North Beach Fee Schedule
• Election Judge nomination and appointment

The council rejected a 3.1% cost‑of‑living adjustment but approved a 2.5% increase for FY27. It also postponed consideration of the fee schedule for six months, appointed three new election judges with two alternates, and moved to a closed session to discuss legal and bidding matters.

• 3.1% COLA rejected (AYE: Crosby, Wilcox; NAY: Dotson, Creamer, Healey, Hummel)
• 2.5% COLA approved (AYE: Dotson, Wilcox, Creamer, Healey, Hummel; NAY: Crosby)
• Fee schedule adoption deferred six months (unanimous)
• Appointed Gracie, Wilson, Noble as election judges; Delaney, Donovan as alternates (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed session for legal and bidding discussions (unanimous)

Flood Committee

The North Beach Flood Committee meeting on March 10, 2026 will discuss three ongoing projects: offshore breakwaters, the 7th Street pump installation, and green infrastructure. No decisions are noted; the agenda lists only discussion items.

• Offshore Breakwaters
• 7th Street Pump Installation
• Green Infrastructure

The Town Council approved the Soil Conservation group's design recommendations for the offshore breakwater project. The Council also approved the green infrastructure design prepared by Coastal Resources Inc. for the library greenspace and Greenwood Avenue corridor. The committee will move forward with permitting, grant applications, and further project steps.

• Approved Soil Conservation design recommendations for offshore breakwater (Town Council)
• Approved Coastal Resources Inc. green infrastructure design for library greenspace and Greenwood Ave corridor (Town Council)

Work Sessions

The Town Council will review updates to the FY26 Capital Improvement Program and plan for FY27. The session includes a discussion on unresolved FY27 budget issues and a presentation on housing and the economy.

• CIP FY26 Update and FY27 Planning
• FY27 Unresolved Budget Issues
• Presentation on Housing and the Economy by Dani DiPiteri from the State Comptrollers Office

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair. It will consider Case #25‑15 concerning The Shoppes at North Beach. The commission will discuss and possibly adopt new rules of procedure.

• Election of Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Case #25‑15 – The Shoppes at North Beach
• Discussion and possible adoption of Planning Commission Rules of Procedure

The commission amended the January minutes and postponed the election of chair and vice‑chair to March. It approved the two‑story Shoppes at North Beach commercial project, subject to zoning data, landscaping, dumpster screening, Bay Avenue screening, and a 30‑day construction notice. The commission also recommended a zoning‑ordinance amendment to add two alternate members and approved the alternate‑member policy. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

• Approved amendment to January minutes (all members in favor)
• Delayed election of Chair and Vice Chair, to be reconsidered in March (all members in favor)
• Approved The Shoppes at North Beach project with conditions (all members in favor)
• Recommended zoning‑ordinance amendment to add two alternate members (all members in favor)
• Approved Alternate Member policy, effective upon ordinance amendment (all members in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:16 p.m. (all members in favor)

Town Council

The North Beach Town Council will open the meeting, approve the agenda and minutes, and hold the annual election of the Vice President. Council members will also discuss the Town of North Beach Flowerbox replacement project and receive reports from the Calvert County Sheriff's Department, the town administrator, and other departments. Residents will be invited to address the council during a public comment period. The meeting will end with an adjournment.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from the January 15 and February 5 meetings
• Annual election of the Town Council Vice President
• Discussion of the Town of North Beach Flowerbox replacement project
• Public Safety report from Calvert County Sheriff's Department

The council voted unanimously to appoint Councilmember Mickey Hummel as Town Council Vice President, effective immediately. The council also approved awarding the town's flowerbox replacement project to WES, Inc. for $178,434. All other agenda items were procedural approvals with no dissent. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Elected Mickey Hummel as Town Council Vice President (all in favor)
• Approved Flowerbox replacement project awarded to WES, Inc. for $178,434 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from January 14, 2026 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from February 5, 2026 work session (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from January 8, 2026 work session (all in favor)
• Approved agenda as submitted (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Closed the meeting at 7:35 p.m. (all in favor)

Flood Committee

Work Sessions

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss updates to accessory dwelling unit laws and a flowerbox replacement project. The meeting includes a period for public comment on town-related matters.

• Accessory Dwelling Unit Law Update (HB1466/SB891)
• Town of North Beach Flowerbox replacement project

Councilwoman Crosby’s motion to add a staff COLA item failed because it received no second. The council discussed the new Maryland ADU law but took no action, pending staff follow‑up. Councilmember Hummel’s motion to adjourn the meeting was seconded by Wilcox and passed unanimously.

• Motion to add staff COLA item failed (no second)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The North Beach Planning Commission will hear a report from the Zoning Director, elect a chair and vice‑chair, and consider the 2025 Annual Report. Commissioners will vote on a business approval for Flynn's Arcade & Bar located at 8900 Chesapeake Avenue. The meeting will also include discussion and possible adoption of new rules of procedure for the commission.

• Zoning Director Report
• Election of Chair and Vice‑Chair
• 2025 Annual Report
• Business Approval for 8900 Chesapeake Avenue – Flynn's Arcade & Bar
• Planning Commission Rules of Procedure Discussion/Adoption

The Commission approved the application for Flynn’s Arcade & Bar at 8900 Chesapeake Avenue after the owners submitted a complete fire safety plan. The 2025 Maryland Department of Planning annual report was approved. Motions to elect a chair and vice‑chair and to adopt revised rules of procedure were both deferred to the February 2026 meeting. The October 2025 and December 4, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as amended.

• Approved Flynn’s Arcade & Bar at 8900 Chesapeake Avenue (all in favor)
• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (amended) (all in favor)
• Approved December 4, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved 2025 Department of Planning Annual Report (all in favor)
• Deferred election of Chair and Vice‑Chair to February 2026 meeting (all in favor)
• Deferred adoption of revised Planning Commission Rules of Procedure to February 2026 meeting (all in favor)

Town Council

The North Beach Town Council voted 3-2 to continue administering the 2026 town election in Town Hall, hiring a private contractor at an approximate cost of $19,000. They also unanimously approved adding a non-binding referendum question to the ballot asking residents whether they prefer the election at Town Hall or the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department. The decision followed a staff presentation comparing town-run and state-run election options.

• Approved town-run election with private contractor, approx. $19,000 (3-2)
• Added non-binding referendum question on election location to 2026 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with amendment to place Vice-President election on February 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Dec. 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Jan. 8, 2026 work session minutes (unanimous)

Flood Committee

The North Beach Flood Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing flood mitigation projects, including offshore breakwaters, the 7th Street pump installation, and green infrastructure. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of offshore breakwaters project
• Discussion of 7th Street pump installation
• Discussion of green infrastructure

The Flood Committee met and discussed updates on flood mitigation projects. The Town Council approved the completed design recommendations for the Offshore Breakwater Project on January 8. The committee is moving forward with permitting and grant applications, and also noted approval of green infrastructure designs for erosion control.

• Approved Offshore Breakwater Project design recommendations (by Town Council, Jan 8)
• Preparing permitting package for DNR for breakwater project
• Applying for grants to fund breakwater project
• Completed easement approval for 7th Street Pump Project control panel
• Approved green infrastructure designs for soil and erosion control (by Town Council)

Town Council

The North Beach Town Council will receive an update on the Calvert County Soil Conservation shoreline stabilization/breakwater project, review the Town of North Beach Election 2026 process, and present the staff‑recommended FY27 budget. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Update from Calvert County Soil Conservation – Shoreline Stabilization/Breakwater Project
• Town of North Beach Election 2026 Process
• Presentation of the FY27 Budget Staff Recommended Budget

The council endorsed moving forward with Option 2 for the shoreline stabilization project, which uses recycled concrete with rip‑rap, and suggested widening the opening near the 7th Street finger pier. Staff were tasked with contacting the State Board of Elections about future election administration options. The meeting was formally adjourned after a motion passed unanimously.

• Council recommended proceeding with shoreline stabilization Option 2 (recycled concrete with rip‑rap) – no vote recorded
• Council recommended widening the opening near the 7th Street finger pier – no vote recorded
• Staff directed to contact State Board of Elections regarding election administration – decision to be voted on Jan 15
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (all in favor)