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Bel Air's Planning Commission is taking crucial steps to protect local development with new guidelines for property sales that could reshape future projects.

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Town Officials Discuss Ordinance Necessity for Property Sale Procedures
Officials emphasize need for clear town ordinance on project ownership transfers.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
In a heated Town Hall meeting in Bel Air, developer Craig Ward passionately defended the controversial Hickory Flats project, warning that retroactive ordinances could jeopardize the town’s future growth.

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Developer Craig Ward defends Hickory Flats project against retroactive ordinances
Craig Ward emphasizes legal and fiscal implications of proposed ordinances on Hickory Flats.
citizenportal.ai
March 4, 2025 at 4:28 AM
The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners is diving deep into a new agreement that could reshape local development, balancing growth with community interests.

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Bel Air reviews draft development-rights agreement; town counsel to clarify negotiation and approval steps
Board members debated a draft Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement (DRRA) and asked town counsel to make clear that the planning commission reviews land-use findings while the board approves the final agreement; staff will revise the draft and circulate it to commissioners.
citizenportal.ai
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 AM