Planning Board reviews 2024 Baltimore County annual growth report ahead of May vote

The Baltimore County Planning Board convened on May 1, 2025, to discuss key agenda items, including the presentation of the 2024 Annual Growth Report. The meeting began with a welcome from board members, including a personal introduction from a member who expressed pride in representing Dundalk, District 7, and shared a personal commitment to community involvement.

Following the introductions, the board reviewed the minutes from the March 6 meeting. There were no corrections or additions, and the minutes were unanimously accepted.

The first major agenda item was a presentation by Chris Weaver from the Research Analysis and Design Division of the Department of Planning. Weaver introduced the 2024 Annual Growth Report, which is mandated by the land use article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This report provides a comprehensive summary of both residential and nonresidential development in Baltimore County for the year 2024. It also evaluates the alignment of new developments with the county's growth management policies, the goals outlined in the master plan, and state smart growth principles.

Weaver noted that the report is due to the Maryland Department of Planning by July 1, 2025, and emphasized its importance in guiding future development in the county. The board is scheduled to vote on the report at their next meeting on May 15, 2025.

The meeting concluded with a reminder of the upcoming vote and an invitation for board members to reach out with any questions regarding the report or other matters discussed. Overall, the meeting highlighted the board's ongoing commitment to managing growth in Baltimore County effectively.