Board of Appeals
About
Under State Law (§ 10–305 of the Local Government Article of the Maryland Code), local governments are authorized to establish a Board of Appeals to review decisions and orders made by the County government. The Howard County Board of Appeals hears appeals of administrative decisions regarding land use and certain zoning matters. The Board may authorize variances from the zoning regulations, may hear appeals where a party alleges an error was made, and may authorize land uses provided by the zoning regulations. Decisions by the Board of Appeals can further be appealed to Circuit Court for Howard County.
The Howard County Board of Appeals consists of five residents appointed by the County Council who serve overlapping, five-year terms. These members are paid $5,000 per year, $220 per official public session, and reimbursement for reasonable expenses, up to a maximum cumulative total payment of $27,250 per year.
The Board may appoint a Hearing Examiner to conduct hearings and issue decisions, which can also be reviewed by the Board of Appeals.
Information regarding the applicable Howard County Code may be found using the link provided below:
Howard County Code § 16.30
Hiring Notice
Board of Appeals Information
Expand All- Gene Ryan (Chair)
- Lynn Foehrkolb (Vice Chair)
- Robbyn Harris
- Marisa McCurdy
- Felita Phillips
Board Administrator: Kel Berg
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
Phone Number: (410) 313-2395
Unless, otherwise stated, all Board of Appeals hearings are held as hybrid meetings. You may attend in person at the George Howard Building (3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City) or virtually via Webex.
How to Testify
If you wish to testify (in Opposition, in Support, or Undecided) please go to the Testify page.
From this page, select TESTIFY AT A PUBLIC HEARING under PUBLIC HEARINGS TESTIMONY, which will direct you to the electronic sign-up to testify at upcoming Board Hearings. If you are only attending virtually via Webex Webinar, you will be called upon at the hearing.
If you have any issues registering or have questions, please call the Boards Office at 410-313-2395, or use the button below to send an email.
Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office by calling 410-313-2001, or use the button below to send an email.
Upcoming Hearings and Meetings
BA 819D - Agila Sundaram and Mukesh Kumar
BA 818D - Agila Sundaram and Mukesh Kumar
BA 22-023C&V - Maryland International School, Inc.
Board of Appeals Cases
Click on the Case Number to review a specific case.
| Case Number | Year Filed | Petitioner | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA 819-D | 2025 | Agila Sundaram and Mukesh Kumar | 3956 Old Columbia Pike | SCHEDULED 10/16/2025 |
| BA 818-D | 2025 | Agila Sundaram and Mukesh Kumar | 3956 Old Columbia Pike | SCHEDULED 10/16/2025 |
| BA 22-023C&V | 2022 | Maryland International School, Inc. | 6135 Old Washington Road | SCHEDULED 11/13/2025 |
| BA 813-D | 2025 |
Aidan and Sara Morrell, et al. |
7500 Grace Drive | DECISION AND ORDER PENDING |
| BA 24-022C | 2025 | Charles Siperko | 6717 Mink Hollow Road | DECISION AND ORDER PENDING |
| BA 24-033C | 2025 | Woodbine Bank WI, LLC & Woodbine Bank WP, LLC | 15920 Old Frederick Rd | DISMISSED 6/16/2025 |
| BA 801-D | 2024 | IMH Columbia, LLC | 10211 Wincopin Circle | CASE STAYED |
| BA 802-D | 2023 | IMH Columbia, LLC | Lakefront Neighborood | CASE STAYED |
| BA 799-D | 2023 | Kincade, LLC | 10211 Wincopin Circle | CASE STAYED |
| BA 800-D | 2023 | Kincade, LLC | Lakefront Neighborhood | CASE STAYED |
| BA 24-015C | 2025 | Blythewood Landscape Management, LLC | 2921 Terrapin Run | DISMISSED 03/13/2025 |
| BA 797-D | 2023 | Kincade, LLC | Lakefront Neighborhood | DISMISSED 01/21/2025 |
| BA 795-D | 2023 | Kincade, LLC | Lakefront Neighborhood | DISMISSED 01/21/2025 |
| BA 804-D | 2024 | 6925 Linden LLC, v. Howard County DPZ | 6925 Linden Ave | DISMISSED 12/20/2024 |
| BA 808-D | 2024 | Cardone Capital, LLC | 10310 Swift Stream Place , Buildings 1-14 | GRANTED TO DISMISS 12/19/2024 |
| BA 796-D | 2023 | Michelle & Bradley Kline, et al. | 5819 Lawyer Hill Road | DISMISSED 11/15/2024 |