During the month of March, the Department of Planning & Zoning (P&Z), including the Office of Inspections & Permits, moved from the County Services Plaza, 150 Main Street, into the Courthouse Square building at 205 Main Street, Prince Frederick. Mailboxes for drop-off and pickup are available at both locations. The mailboxes at the County Services […]
MSP on Reinstatement of Legal Time Authorizations
For Licenses, Permits, Registrations and Authorizations On March 12, 2020, Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr. issued an Executive Order suspending the legal time authorizations of certain State issued licenses, permits, registrations and authorizations due to the proclaimed state-of-emergency and catastrophic health emergency pandemic related to COVID-19. This Executive Order applied to all licenses, permits and […]
CCPR Adopts Special Event Permit Policy and Fee Schedule
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt a new Special Event Permit Policy and permit fee schedule at its August 25 meeting. The purpose of the Special Event Permit Policy is to promote safe and successful special events for residents and visitors by standardizing the permitting process for special events in Calvert […]
Tree Removal Permits Temporarily Suspended
Due to Tropical Storm Isaias The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning has temporarily suspended tree removal permits now through Friday, August 21. Citizens are not required to obtain a permit to dispose of downed trees caused by Tropical Storm Isaias during this time. Citizens should take photos of the downed trees prior to […]
Inspections Resume for Occupied Residential Dwellings
The Department of Planning & Zoning, Inspections and Permits Division, has resumed inspections of occupied residential dwellings. Inspections of occupied residential dwellings were suspended in March to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Prior to inspection, residents will be required to complete and sign a brief COVID-19 checklist. Occupants and inspectors must wear a face covering […]
Calvert County Planning & Zoning Announces New Fees
Updated Conceptual Site Plan Review Process The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning announces a new fee structure will be implemented beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The new fee structure addresses the costs of critical services provided by the department and ensures fees are current and comparable with those of surrounding jurisdictions. The new […]
Expiration Date for Plans and Permits Due to State of Emergency
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the expiration of permits, site plans, subdivisions, road plans and storm water management plans has been extended until 30 days after the state of emergency is terminated and the catastrophic health emergency is rescinded. On March 12, 2020, Gov. Larry Hogan signed an executive order granting government […]
Firewood Permits for Sale at Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks
Gathering Low-Cost Wood Helps Remove Hazards from Public Lands The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering firewood cutting permits at Cunningham Falls and Gambrill state parks in Frederick County, providing a great opportunity for the public to pick up some easily accessible firewood. The $20 permit allows citizens to remove downed trees from the […]
Launch of PASS Map to Track Building Permits
The Calvert County Department of Technology Services and the Department of Planning & Zoning have launched a new interactive Permit Activity Status System (PASS) map online. Citizens can now go online to track building permits such as plumbing, electrical and grading permits through every step of the permitting process. The PASS map was created to […]
MDE Holds Public Hearing on Dominion Modification to Permits
On Wednesday, April 12, 2017, a public hearing was held at the Holiday Inn in Solomons. Dominion Cove Point requested the state to modify the original existing permits. The hearing was conducted by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). The existing permits are associated with Dominion Cove Point’s Offsite Area A and pertain to […]