Planning

The Department of Planning, Zoning and Development is responsible for overseeing all physical development in Westminster. The department is divided into five functional areas: planning, zoning, economic development, community development and code enforcement. Work is coordinated between these various functions so local citizens, other government agencies, contractors and others receive professional service delivered in a fair, consistent and efficient manner.

DIVISIONS

Code Enforcement

Community Development

Comprehensive Plan|Community Vision

Development Review

Economic Development

Historic Preservation

Landscaping and Natural Resources

Neighborhoods

Phone number: 410-848-9000

ZONING INFORMATION - CLICK HERE

STAFF

Director of Community Planning & Development
Steve Horn

Director of Housing and Preservation Services

Thomas Beyard

Economic Development Administrator

Sandy Anderson

Comprehensive Planner

Steve Sager

Engineering Specialist

Barbara Sardi

Code Enforcement Officer

Trevor Hess

Publications, Studies & Adopted Plans

2012 Development Design Preferences (8MB .pdf)

Standards for Renovation

Tri-Street Neighborhood Advisory Committee Final Report

Arts & Culture Task Force Final Report

Sustainable Community Area Map

FEMA Floodplain Information

City of Westminster Press Release

Letter to Property Owners

Floodplain Maps (18.7MB)

Answers to Common Questions About the NFIP

Myths and Facts About the NFIP

Flood Hazard Mapping Fact Sheet

Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment CMA #10-1

CMA #10-1

CMA #10-1 - Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission

CMA #10-1 - Mayor and Common Council of Westminster

Zoning Text and Sectional Map Amendments

Zoning Text Amendment No. ZTA 11-2 - Proposed Sign Ordinance Amendment

Public Hearing Notice: November 10, 2011 - Planning and Zoning Commission

Zoning Text Amendment No. ZTA 11-1 - Outdoor Carnivals in PRSC Zone

Public Hearing Notice: March 10, 2011 - Planning and Zoning Commission

Public Hearing Notice: March 28, 2011 - Mayor and Common Council

Zoning Text Amendment No. ZTA 10-2 - Arts and Culture Overlay Zone

Public Hearing Notice: October 14, 2010 - Planning and Zoning Commission

Public Hearing Notice: November 8, 2010 - Mayor and Common Council

Zoning Text Amendment No. ZTA 10-3 - Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone

Public Hearing Notice: October 14, 2010 - Planning and Zoning Commission

Public Hearing Notice: November 8, 2010 - Mayor and Common Council

Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone - Summary

Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone - Comparison of Permitted and Special Exception Uses

Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone - Frequently Asked Questions

Sectional Zoning Map Amendment No. SMA 10-1 - Belle Grove Square Neighborhood and Willis Street Neighborhood

Public Hearing Notice: October 14, 2010 - Planning and Zoning Commission

Public Hearing Notice: November 8, 2010 - Mayor and Common Council

Sectional Zoning Map Amendment No. SMA 10-2 - Tri-Street Area Arts and Culture Neighborhood

Public Hearing Notice: October 14, 2010 - Planning and Zoning Commission

Public Hearing Notice: November 8, 2010 - Mayor and Common Council