The Department of Land Use and Development Services relies on citizen volunteers to staff most of its boards, commissions, and committees.  To contact a member of one of these boards, please use the following information.  Please be advised that although written comments may be directed to one staff member or one citizen volunteer, the comments will be shared with all members of the pertinent board, commission, or committee.  Additional information about each board is available below.

Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board

Originally created to review applications for the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program, this board reviews applications to ensure that requirements of State laws are met.

Staff contact:   William Goldman

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals is appointed by the County Executive (and confirmed by the County Council) and serves as a citizen review board for County planning decisions.  The board is a quasi-judicial board, which makes decisions on special exceptions, variances and appeals.  The Board of Appeals holds public meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 PM.  Please refer to the actual meeting agendas for the precise date and meeting locations. 

Staff contact: Mr. Aaron Harding

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission (HDC) derives its authority from Article XI, Part IV, Section 245 of the Cecil County Zoning Ordinance and Section 8, Article 66B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The HDC's duties include making recommendation on applications for historic designation, to recommend that such designation be rescinded or amended, to issue or deny certificates of appropriateness for designated structures, and to inform and educate the citizens of Cecil County on the historic and architectural heritage of the County. The Commission meets quarterly.  Please refer to the actual meeting agendas for the precise date and meeting locations. 

Staff contact:  William Goldman

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meets the third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. Please refer to the actual meeting agendas for the precise date and meeting locations. 

The Planning Commission is appointed by the County Executive (and confirmed by the County Council).  The Planning Commission serves as a citizen review board and makes recommendations to the Board of Appeals or County Commissioners regarding rezoning cases, special exceptions, amendments or changes to County Ordinances. The Planning Commission has the authority to approve all major subdivisions of land.

Staff contact:  Mr. Aaron Harding