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Council adopts Elkridge Sustainable Community designation with technical amendment

Howard County Council · July 29, 2026

Summary

Council Resolution CR121 (Elkridge Sustainable Community designation) was amended to align with the State’s model ordinance and correct the subcabinet name; the amendment and the main motion as amended were approved unanimously.

Council considered CR121, the resolution endorsing a designation for Elkridge as a Sustainable Community. Staff member Sager explained that Amendment 1 makes technical updates to better align the county resolution with the State’s model ordinance, corrects the name of the State subcabinet (the Sustainable Growth Subcabinet), and improves map and reference language.

After brief discussion, the council approved Amendment 1 and then approved CR121 as amended. Members said the amendment strengthens consistency with state guidance and clarifies references in the plan and mapping language.

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