Under the County Charter, the Council is required to establish a Compensation Review Commission in the year before an election year to submit recommendations to the Council relative to compensation for Council members and the County Executive in the following four-year term.
The Liquor Board duties include issuing and revoking licenses to sell alcoholic beverages and assuring adherence to Maryland laws and the county's rules and regulations pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
To fulfill its responsibilities to Howard County constituents, the County Council will frequently create investigative groups to learn more about problems affecting constituents. Those findings will then be used by Councilmembers to help determine the best path forward.
Under the County Charter, the Council is required to establish a Compensation Review Commission in the year before an election year to submit recommendations to the Council relative to compensation for Council members and the County Executive in the following four-year term.
Administrative Appeal petition appealing DPZ letter dates April 12, 2022 because SDP 99-125 cited in the letter is correct but location of the dumpster according to SDP 22-195 os on south west side of building.
Under the County Charter, the Council must establish a Charter Review Commission every eight years. The Commission consists of 15 residents of Howard County. The purpose of the Commission is to review the County Charter and make any recommendations for changes to the Charter to the County Council.
Maryland’s Public Information Act (PIA), Section 4-101 et seq. of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, grants people the right of access to public records while protecting legitimate governmental interests and the privacy rights of individual citizens.
Council Resolutions 31-2016 and 110-2016 requested the Howard County Environmental Sustainability Board to review studies pertaining to mold at Howard County Public Schools.
Testimony on matters before the Council or Boards can be submitted in person during Public Hearings or in writing through mail or email. To be considered, all testimony must be received before the final action by the Body. All testimony received will be fully reviewed by the Council or Boards.
Non-Residential Variance Petitioner requesting to reduce the 30’ structure and use setback from Clarksville Pike from 30’ to 14-10’ to allow the face to face canopy structure in the existing
Drive-thru.
Residential Variance Petition requesting to exceed the height limit of accessory structures and the maximum cumulative lot coverage permitted for accessory structures.
Conditional Use Petition requesting redevelopment of existing motor vehicle fueling facility with convenience store and car wash pursuant to Section 131.0.0.2 of the HCZR.