Review process
Preliminary site plan submission
The subdivision review process begins with the land developer submitting a concept plan or preliminary site plan showing the proposed development to the Department of Planning and Zoning (P&Z) for review and approval. P&Z distributes the plans to the various county and state agencies for review and the return of comments.
Harford County Development Regulations
Public meeting
P&Z posts an advisory sign at the proposed site and schedules a public meeting to acquire comments from the Development Advisory Committee and the public. When all comments have been addressed, P&Z prepares a preliminary plan approval letter of agreement that is co-signed by the land developer. The letter specifies comments, conditions and requirements that must be met to proceed forward with the project.
Final construction drawings submission
When the preliminary plan approval letter of agreement is executed, the land developer is permitted to submit final construction drawings and plats to the Departments of Public Works and Planning and Zoning for review and approval. Construction drawing review time for road and storm drain plans, water and sewer plans and record plats have been established by the Department of Public Works.