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Development Regulations
Below are links to the 2023 Development Regulation revisions received by the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners on May 15, 2023 and will be presented for Public Hearing and approval at the June 5, 2023 Town Board Meeting.
Below is a list of 2023 Development Code revisions approved by the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners at it's March 20, 2023 meeting.
Article V Historic Resource Cons Regs
Article II Administration and Enforcement
Article VI Environmental Regulations
Below is a list of 2023 Development Code revisions recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its December 1, 2022 and February 2, 2023 meeting. Review by the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners tentatively scheduled for June 5th and 20th.
Article III Est. Regulation of Zoning Districts
Article VII Development Performance Standards
Below is a list of 2023 Development Code revisions recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its February 2, 2023 meeting. Review by the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners to be announced.
Article XI Permits & Procedures
Article X Accessory & Temporary Uses
Article XII Appeals; Variances; Sp. Exception; Sp. Development
Role
The Planning Commission makes recommendations on petitions for rezoning, amendments to the Development Regulations and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission renders final decisions on subdivision and site development plans and makes recommendations on all annexation proposals prior to submission to the Town Board for the requisite public hearing. The Planning Commission meets on the first Thursday of the month, 6:00 at Town Hall located 39 N. Hickory Avenue, when action is required.
DURING TOWN HALL CONSTRUCTION PLEASE CHECK THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING LOCATION
Composition
The Planning Commission consists of five members appointed for five-year terms by the Board of Town Commissioners. Members must be residents of the Town.
Current Commission
Lois Kissinger Kelly, Chair
Pete Schlehr, Vice Chair
Phil Raub
Keith Powell
Don Coates
Daniel Gray, Alternate
Focus
The primary focus of the Planning Commission is to guide the development and growth of the Town and preserve the character of the community. The Planning Commission is charged with monitoring growth and development in the town. All site plans, subdivisions and rezoning requests are reviewed by the Planning Commission to assure compliance with town codes. The group also conducts special studies as needed on growth management needs, including traffic studies, water and sewer plans, etc. The Planning Commission prepares the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. Powers & Duties
- Application for Planning Commission
- Application for Zoning Administrator Review
- Site Plan/Subdivision Process
- Site Plan/Subdivision Checklist
- Landscape Plan Checklist
- Landscape Manual
- Special Development Process
- Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines
- Zoning Process
- Annexation Process
- Fee Schedule
For more information about volunteering for this commission, call 410-638-4540.