The Howard County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the Banneker Room at the George Howard Building (3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City) and online. One key agenda item, ZRA 224, would allow Cottage Cluster Age‑Restricted Adult Housing developments to expand affordable “missing middle” housing options and align with the county’s HoCo By Design and Housing Opportunities Master Plan…