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Frequently Asked Questions


Department of Public Works / Development Coordination
212 South Bond Street, Third Floor; Bel Air, Maryland  21014
Phone:  410-638-3596 Fax:  410-893-3849
Hours of Operation:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Q: My plan is at the County for review and I want to know the current status?
A: Development Coordination can answer questions regarding - Sediment Control, Stormwater Management and Road and Drain plans status at 410-638-3596. For associated permit status contact Bonding and Permits Administration at 410-638-3507 or 410-638-3508.
Q: Who has my plan?
A: Contact Development Coordination at 410-638-3596.
Q: When can I expect my plan to be reviewed and ready for pickup?
A:

Time frames are established for each and every type of plan submittal (Sediment Control, Stormwater Management and Road and Drain), contact Development Coordination at 410-638-3596.

Q: I need to make a plan submittal for _________ (Sediment Control, Stormwater Management, or Road and Drain Construction), what is required (number of copies, mylars, reports, site plans, letters, copies of other plans)?
A:

Contact Development Coordination at 410-638-3596 or Bonding & Permit Administration at 410-638-3507 or 3508.

Q: I am applying for a building permit to build ________ what do I need to satisfy the sediment control requirement?
A:

Contact Bonding & Permit Administration at 410-638-3507 or 3508.

Q: I went to a DAC (Development Advisory Board) meeting and I have a question about the comments that were made, who can I talk to?
A:
General or Procedural Development Coordination at 410-638-3596
Road and Drains Bureau of Transportation Engineering at 410-638-3509
Sediment Control Bureau of Water Resources Engineering at 410-638-3545
Stormwater Management Bureau of Water Resources Engineering at 410-638-3545
Traffic Bureau of Transportation Engineering at 410-638-3545
Q:

How do I have my private road turned over to Harford County for maintenance?

A: For inquiries on process & distribution of regulations, preliminary investigation including site inspection, pavement sampling and punch list preparation, petition for acceptance, hearings contact 410-638-3597.
Q:

How do I relocate permanently close a County road?

A:

For inquiries on process & distribution of regulations, coordination with road closing committee, hearings, recommendation to Council, publication of Council findings contact 410-638-3597.

Q:

Where do I get copies of road and stormdrain, stormwater management, and/or sediment control records?

A:

Contact 410-638-3597.

Q:

How do I request a Public Works/Maintenance Agreement?

A:

Upon approval of road drawings, you must request from the Director, in writing, a Public Works Agreement including subdivision name, section, phase, company name, responsible person and title.  Contact 410-638-3597.

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