Zoning Regulation Amendments Case Chart

To amend various sections of the Howard County Zoning Regulations regarding concerns related to potential large-scale mulch and composting facilities in western Howard County.

To amend Section 119.0.B.61 to eliminate the requirement that nursing homes and residential care facilities be limited to sites located in the Non-Planned Service Area for Water and Sewerage.

To amend Section 131.0 of the Zoning Regulations to allow Country Inn Conditional Uses in the R-VH Zoning District, under certain circumstances.

To amend various sections of the Zoning Regulations to address concerns related to potential large scale mulch and composting facilities in western Howard County.

To amend the Section 127.6 (TNC) of the Zoning Regulation to provide for expansion of certain permitted uses and to modify and clarify the bulk regulations for properties in the Route 40 Corridor and to provide appropriate regulations for redevelopment of property with substantial existing structures and uses.

To amend the Howard County Zoning Regulations to add "hotels, motels, country inns and conference centers" as a matter of right in the B-1 district & to amend the definition of "hotels or motels" to allow for extended stays, not exceeding 6 months.

To amend various sections of the Zoning Regulations to clarify that an approved Final Development Plan (FDP) supersedes and embodies an approved Comprehensive Sketch Plan (CSP) and that future FDP amendments should not be reviewed for CSP compliance

To amend the Howard County Zoning Regulations to delete Section 117.0: BRX (Business Rural Crossroads).

To amend Sections 128.0.A.4 & 128.0.I.8 to exempt farms in the RC District and farms 20 acres or larger in the RR District from Animal Shelter and Riding Academy and Stable setback requirements from dwellings on new residential lots.

To add a definition for Cottage Food Business to Section 103.0, Definitions; and a new Cottage Food Business use to Section 128.0.C.1. of the Home Occupations section of the Supplementary Zoning District Regulations.

To amend Section 130.0.A.3 to clarify and define "aggrieved person" in the Zoning Regulations.

To amend Section 128.0.K to make certain Neighborhood Preservation sending parcels eligible for a Conditional Use for Historic Building Uses.