Understanding the Rules That Shape Our Communities
Zoning decisions determine what can be built, where it can be built, and how land is used throughout Harford County. FOH helps residents navigate zoning proposals, code changes, rezoning requests, and development impacts — so the community can respond early, stay informed, and have a meaningful voice in shaping local land use decisions.
Comprehensive Zoning Review
Gain clarity on how zoning regulations shape where development can occur and what types of projects are allowed across Harford County.
Permitted Uses
Explore which land uses are allowed within specific zoning districts so you can better understand development rules, rights, and limitations.
Agricultural (AG)
See how agricultural zoning protects farmland, preserves rural heritage, and supports responsible land management in Harford’s countryside.
Residential (R)
Learn how residential zoning guides neighborhood development, housing types, density, and community growth patterns throughout the county.
Business (B)
Understand how business zoning supports commercial activity, economic opportunity, and strategic growth in key employment areas.
Industrial (I) & Mixed Office (MO)
Review how industrial and mixed-office zoning supports job creation, innovation, and balanced development while minimizing community impact.
About Friends of Harford
Friends of Harford is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rural character, natural beauty, and quality of life in Harford County. Since our founding, we’ve worked to ensure that growth and development happen responsibly — in ways that protect our farmlands, waterways, open spaces, and neighborhoods.
We believe that every resident has a voice in shaping the future of our county. Through research, advocacy, and community outreach, we promote balanced land use policies, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement.
Whether you’re passionate about conservation, zoning, or simply protecting the places that make Harford special, you’ll find a home here. Together, we can safeguard the land, heritage, and community we all love.
We believe that every resident has a voice in shaping the future of our county. Through research, advocacy, and community outreach, we promote balanced land use policies, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement.
Whether you’re passionate about conservation, zoning, or simply protecting the places that make Harford special, you’ll find a home here. Together, we can safeguard the land, heritage, and community we all love.
FoH Board Members
President - Stephanie Flasch
Co-Vice Presidents - Bill Onorato and Glenn Dudderar, Ph.D.
Secretary - Mary Ann Forgan
Treasurer - Gloria Moon
Communications - Beth Poggioli
Advisory Board Members
Judy Blomquist, Morita Bruce, Patti Dallam, Alan Sweatman, Janet Hardy, Sally LaBarre
Co-Vice Presidents - Bill Onorato and Glenn Dudderar, Ph.D.
Secretary - Mary Ann Forgan
Treasurer - Gloria Moon
Communications - Beth Poggioli
Advisory Board Members
Judy Blomquist, Morita Bruce, Patti Dallam, Alan Sweatman, Janet Hardy, Sally LaBarre
Your skills can make a difference. Volunteer with Friends of Harford.
If you’d like to help in any way, becoming a board member, researching certain land use issues, or just being a team member to supportt Friends of Harford’s mission to protect our county’s quality of life, preserve open space, and advocate for responsible land use, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us today to get involved.
Our Work Depends On You
email@friendsofharford.com
Friends of Harford Inc.
P.O. Box 294
Abingdon MD 21009
Friends of Harford Education Fund (FOHEF) is a tax exempt charity with a mission to educate the public on basic social, economic, and planning issues important to all citizens. Donations are fully tax deductible to the extent of the law. We welcome any contributions in support of this mission.
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