FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

Harford County Department of Planning & Zoning FY 2026 Performance Measure Report

Fiscal Responsibility - As a cornerstone of our county’s success, we will govern within our means to support our communities and expand economic opportunity. Reliable Infrastructure - Develop and deliver resilient, high-quality public services through projects and infrastructure that provide long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits. Vision: Harford County Government serves with the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation in public service. Mission: To govern with exceptional integrity, competence, transparency, and fiscal responsibility, to improve the quality of life for all Harford citizens. Alignment to Countywide Strategic Goals Effective Governance - Ensure Harford County Government functions efficiently, ethically, and for the benefit of its citizens. Emergency Response & Public Safety - Maintain public safety by funding and fostering collaboration among various agencies and stakeholders in emergency response and improve readiness and response through training, planning, and resource allocation. Education & Community Support - Aim to provide high-quality learning and experiences that foster the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of the community. Economic Prosperity - Enhance economic prosperity and security for individuals in Harford County.

Performance Measures

Actual FY 24 Actual FY 25 To-Date

Estimate FY 26

Change

1 - Number of new Zoning Enforcement cases

895

559

600

2 - Average number of days to respond to new Zoning Enforcement cases 3 - Number of new Board of Appeals applications received 4 - Number of Pre-Application meetings held 5 - Number of written requests for information (Development Review and Permits) 6 - Average number of days to respond to written requests 7 - Acres of land preserved under Agricultural Preservation efforts

2

2

2

21

21

21

79

96

96

309

278

290

2.9

5

5

1,161

1,622

1,500

Performance Measure 1: Number of new Zoning Enforcement cases ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

This measure tracks the number of new code cases opened by Zoning Enforcement in the fiscal year.

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

Tracking the number of complaints is important to ensure we have the required resources needed to meet the goal of beginning

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE:

New code cases are based on citizen and agency complaints. Contributing factors to vegetation complaints include season and

Performance Measure 2: Average number of days to respond to new Zoning Enforcement cases ABOUT THIS MEASURE: This measure tracks the average number of days to respond, or to inspect a property associated with new Zoning Enforcement

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

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