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
 

**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. You must be logged in to the webex via the link on the case page of the website for your attendance to be recognized.

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

For any clarification or questions please call the Board Administrator.

Hearing Examiner

Joyce Nichols, Esq.

Hearing Examiner Cases

Click on the Case Number to review a specific case.