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ProjectDox Upgrade

On June 28th, Howard County performed a major upgrade to its ProjectDox software and implemented new plan submission standards for applicants. To learn more about the changes included in this upgrade, click the button below.

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 § 16.301

 

Board Administrator Information

George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
(410) 313-2395 
Kel Berg

Hearing Information

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.

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 send an email .

Persons needing accommodations to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the Council Office, 410-313-2001 or send an EMAIL

Board of Appeals Cases

Click on the Case Number to review a specific case.

Case Number Year Filed Petitioner Location Status
BA 24-022C 2025 Charles Siperko 6717 Mink Hollow Road SCHEDULED
5/1/2025
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