Planning Advisory Board Meeting - June 10, 2026

The Arundel TV Planning Advisory Board meeting on June 10, 2026, focused primarily on a presentation and discussion regarding proposed updates to the county's development impact fees. The Office of Planning and Zoning presented a detailed overview of the methodology behind the updated impact fee study, which was conducted by an outside consultant in 2024. The study assessed fees related to roads, schools, public safety, libraries, and recreation and parks, proposing significant changes including new fee categories and exemptions, such as for workforce housing and MPDUs (Moderately Priced Dwelling Units). The presentation highlighted that the fees are intended to cover capital improvements necessitated by new development and are not for maintenance or existing deficiencies. Concerns were raised by stakeholders, including the Maryland Building Industry Association, about the timing of the study, potential impacts on housing affordability, and the need for further review through a stakeholder workgroup. The meeting also addressed legislative changes requiring impact fees to be collected at certificate of occupancy rather than at building permit issuance. The board discussed potential shifts from multiple impact fee districts to countywide districts and the practicality of reviewing fee schedules more frequently. No formal votes were recorded during this meeting, but the board planned to continue deliberations on June 24, 2026.