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Housing & Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 · 4:30 PM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: 1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2330 647 9111, Password: Public Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m3b56e472f05768b907e3c0f2a48c84e4

TL;DR

The Housing & Economic Development Committee discussed moving the Zoning Administrator's office from Housing and Community Development to the Department of Planning. They also held an informational hearing about reforming the city's permit process, which could impact how residents and businesses navigate building and development approvals.

Key Decisions

  • Zoning Administrator Transfer Discussion Stage
  • Permit Process Review Informational Hearing Held
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. 25-0063 Zoning Administrator – Transfer to Department of Planning FOR the purpose of transferring the Office of Zoning Administrator and all attendant authorities and duties from the Department of Housing and Community Development to the Department of Planning.
    Ordinance
  6. 25-0003R Informational Hearing - Permit Reforms FOR the purpose of inviting representatives from the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Office of the City Administrator, the Baltimore City Fire Department, the Office of the Fire Marshal, and other relevant parties to provide information on reforms to the Department of Housing and Community Development’s permit process.
    City Council Resolution
  7. ADJOURNMENT
  8. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC