How are Landmarks designated?
The process has three principal stages: Nomination; notice and hearing by the LPC (and review by the Executive); and notice, hearing, and vote by the County Council. The procedure begins with submittal of a completed Nomination Form (PDF). Technically, the law requires that the LPC shall select eligible structures for hearing, but anyone can submit a nomination for the Commission’s consideration. The nomination form can be printed from this website but cannot yet be submitted electronically. The form can be completed by typewriter or handwritten. The LPC’s staff can answer questions about the nomination process, and may be able to assist with identifying available information about historic properties, but generally will not have time to conduct original research or prepare nominations. Completed nominations may be delivered or submitted by mail or fax to: Landmarks Preservation Commission Baltimore County Office of Planning 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 406 Towson, MD 21204 Tel 410-887-3495
