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Carroll County Board of Zoning Appeals 
225 N. Center Street
Room 300
Westminster, MD 21157-5108
410-386-2094 - voice
410-386-2444 - fax800-735-2258 - TTY/TDD
| Office Hours | Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM |
|---|---|
| Contact 1 | Jo Vance Administrative Hearings Coordinator 410-386-2094 - voice 410-386-2444- fax |
| Purpose | The Carroll County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) was created pursuant to Article 66B of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Zoning Chapter of the Carroll County Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances. The BZA deals exclusively with land use cases. The Board hears and decides requests for conditional uses and variances. In addition, the BZA hears appeals from decisions of County officials and agencies concerning land use and zoning matters. Like a court, the Board hears evidence, takes testimony under oath, accepts exhibits and makes decisions based on all of the evidence presented at the hearing. The BZA has no legislative power; therefore, it can neither make nor modify the zoning laws or policies. |
| Service | Same as above |
| Eligibility | Appointed by the Board of Carroll County Commissioners |
| Area Served | Serves Carroll County. |
| Subjects | Zoning |
| Last Updated | 25 October 2024 |