Politics & Government

County Council Work Session

The council is meeting for a legislative work session to discuss two pieces of legislation that were introduced in previous sessions and discussed in public hearings:

  • Council Bill 2-2012 (ZRA -137)—Amending the Howard County Zoning Regulations to permit Community Swimming Pools to send density under the Neighborhood Preservation Program in the R-ED, R-20, and R-12 zoning districts, under certain conditions; establish a reduced rear setback of 15 feet on R-ED zoned lots that adjoin an open space lot; and generally related to Community Swimming Pools and rear setbacks. This bill was introduced by Councilwoman Courtney Watson.
  • Council Bill 57-2011—Repealing and reenacting Subtitle 3 “Councilmanic Districts” of Title 5 “County Council” of the Howard County Code to adopt redistricting maps and council district descriptions which will establish new council districts for Howard County in accordance with Howard County Charter Section 202(f) “Redistricting”; and generally relating to Redistricting. This bill was introduced by the council chair based on the recommendation of the Redistricting Commission.


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