Applications Forms & Fees

Information Sheet for Water and/or Sewer

Preliminary Water and Sewer Checklist

Final Water and Sewer Checklist

A-1 Green Roof

A-2 Permeable Pavements

F-1, F-4, F-5 Surface Filtration Systems

F-2, F-3 Underground Filtration Systems

I-2 Private Infiltration Basin

Isoilator Water Quality Device

M-1 Rainwater Harvesting

M-2 Submerged Gravel Wetlands

M-3, M-6, M-7, M-8, M-9 Bioretention

M-4 Infiltration Berms

M-5 Dry Wells

N-1, N-2 Disconnection Practices

P-1, P-5 HOA Owned and Jointly Maintained Ponds

Stormceptor Procedures

Red Line Revision Process Checklist

EV Charger Checklist

Administrative Adjustment to the Bulk Regulations – as of June 28, 2024, Administrative Adjustment petition applicants must use the PDox Web Tool. For help with PDox, please start at the DPZ PDox website.

Administrative Adjustment to District Map Line for Drafting Errors

Accessory Apartment Permit Application

Buildable Lot Determination Application

Christmas Tree Sales

Conditional Use Application - as of June 28, 2024, Conditional Use petition applicants must use the PDox Web Tool. For help with PDox, please start at the DPZ PDox website.

Farm Brewery/Winery Application

Flower and Plant Sales

Home Occupation Application

Home Based Contractor Application

Nonconforming Use Confirmation Petition - as of June 28, 2024, Nonconforming Use petition applicants must use the PDox Web Tool. For help with PDox, please start at the DPZ PDox website.

Nonconforming Use CLI Application

Permitted Use Letter Application

Shipping Container Permit

Snowball Stand Non-Residential Application

Snowball Stand Residential Application

Special Farm Use Permit Application

Temporary Use Permit Application - as of June 28, 2024, Temporary Use petition applicants must use the PDox Web Tool. For help with PDox, please start at the DPZ PDox website.

Zoning Complaint Form

Zoning Verification Letter Application

Petition to Amend the Zoning Map of Howard County - as of June 28, 2024, applicants petitioning to Amend the Zoning Map must use the PDox Web Tool. For help with PDox, please start at the DPZ PDox website.

Petition to Amend the Zoning Regulations of Howard County - as of June 28, 2024, applicants petitioning to Amend the Zoning Regulations must use the PDox Web Tool. For help with PDox, please start at the DPZ PDox website. After completing the PDox submission, you will receive a copy of your petition, which should be submitted to the County Council Offices.

Petition of Approval for a Preliminary Development Plan in a MXD District - as of June 28, 2024, applicants petitioning for a Preliminary Development Plan in a MXD District must use the PDox Web Tool. For help with PDox, please start at the DPZ PDox website.

Petition of Approval for an Amended Preliminary Development Plan - as of June 28, 2024, applicants petitioning to amend a Preliminary Development Plan in a MXD District must use the PDox Web Tool. For help with PDox, please start at the DPZ PDox website.

Hearing Examiner Appeal Petition

Administrative Appeal Petition

Petition to Modify Conditions of Approval

Non-Residential Variance Petition - as of June 28, 2024, Non-Residential Variance petition applicants must use the PDox Web Tool. For help with PDox, please start at the DPZ PDox website.

Residential District Variance Petition - as of June 28, 2024, Residential District Variance petition applicants must use the PDox Web Tool. For help with PDox, please start at the DPZ PDox website.

Sign Variance Petition

Conditional Use Application - as of June 28, 2024, Conditional Use petition applicants must use the PDox Web Tool. For help with PDox, please start at the DPZ PDox website.

Non-Conforming Use Petition – as of June 28, 2024, Administrative Adjustment petition applicants must use the PDox Web Tool. For help with PDox, please start at the DPZ PDox website.