Planning Commission

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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.

Article XV Sign Regulations

Article XVI Subdivision Site

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

Permitted Use Table

Article XIV Definitions

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.

Lot Requirements

Article XI Permits & Procedures

Article IX Special Provisions

Article VIII Landscaping

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

2022 Annual Report

Composition

The Planning Commission consists of five members appointed for five-year terms by the Board of Town CommissionersMembers 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 

 For more information about volunteering for this commission, call 410-638-4540.