Hearing Examiner
About
The Hearing Examiner, appointed by the County Council, may hear any cases falling within the authority of the Board of Appeal. The Hearing Examiners hears and decides variances, conditional uses, nonconforming uses, and appeals of departmental administrative decisions. Decisions of the Hearing Examiner may be appealed to the Board of Appeals.
In 2021, the County Council passed CB 77, which allowed the Hearing Examiner to served in a fact-finding capacity for Zoning Board cases. The Hearing Examiner will begin serving its fact-finding role in the summer of 2023.
Board Administrator Information
Kel Berg
Board Administrator
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
(410) 313- 2395
Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001 or email [email protected]
**Please note if you wish to testify (in Opposition, in Support, or Undecided) there will be sheets at the entrance of the Banneker Room to provide your information. If you wish to testify (in Opposition, in Support, or Undecide) and are only attending virtually via Webex Webinar, you will be called upon at the hearing.
For any clarification or questions please call the Board Administrator.
Hearing Examiner Members
- Katherine Taylor, Esq.
- Joyce Nichols, Esq.
Upcoming Hearings
BA 23-015V Travis and Sadiye Rieder
A covered garden to continue to sit in its current place, which
Does not meet the setback requirement of a “structure”
(50 feet from the road). Also requesting a variance to allow
The covered garden to exceed 600 sq.ft. cumulative lot coverage
For lots within planned public water and sewer service area.
BA 804-D 6925 Linden, LLC
Decision letter dated August 10, 2023 determining that SDP-23-005
Does not conform with the objectives of the Howard County Subdivision
And Land Development Regulations.
BA 23-022C - Grace Chinese Christian Church
Hearing Examiner Cases
Click on the Case Number to review a specific case.
| Case Number | Year Filed | Petitioner | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA 23-015V | 2023 | Travis and Sadiye Rieder | 4994 Castle Moor Dr | SCHEDULED |
| BA 804-D | 2023 | 6925 Linden, LLC | 6925 Linden Avenue | SCHEDULED |
| BA 23-022C | 2023 | Grace Chinese Christian Church | 6275 Old Washington Blvd | SCHEDULED |
| BA 23-021C | 2023 | CI Solar RR, LLC | 13815 Howard Rd | SCHEDULED |
| BA 801D | 2023 | IMH Columbia, LLC | 10211 Wincopin Circle | SCHEDULED |
| BA 799-D | 2023 | Kincade, LLC | Lakefront Neighborhood | SCHEDULED |
| BA 23-024C | 2023 | Krista Flores and Carmelo R. Ruiz | 5036 Dover Ct | SCHEDULED |