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County Ordinances
- Addressing Ordinance for Washington County, Maryland (Adopted and Effective December 18, 2012)
- Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (Revision 9 – Adopted and effective October 22, 2013)
- Alarm Ordinance for Washington County, Maryland (effective January 1, 2010)
- Alarm Ordinance Fine Schedule (effective January 1, 2010)
- Animal Control Ordinance (Revision 6, adopted April 5, 2022)
- Animal Control Ordinance (Revision 5, effective January 1, 2013)
- Animal Control Ordinance (Revision 4, effective January 1, 2011)
- “Billboard Ordinance” (Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relating to Outdoor Advertising)
- Building Excise Tax Ordinance (Revision 13, effective June 28, 2022)
- Ethics Ordinance (effective September 27, 2011)
- Flood Plain Ordinance (Effective August 15, 2017)
- Right to Farm Ordinance
- Forest Conservation Ordinance – Revision 7 (Adopted and Effective November 18, 2014)
- Gaming Regulations
- Hotel Tax Resolution and Policy
- Installment Purchase Program Ordinance
- Livability Code
- Solid Waste Collection Licensing Ordinance
- Stormwater Management, Grading, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (Revision 1, Adopted and Effective February 26, 2013)
- Subdivision Ordinance
- Transfer Tax Ordinance
- Weed Ordinance
- Zoning Ordinance (current through April 23, 2018)
- RZ-19-002 – ORD-2019-17 (Mineral Extraction Activities)
- RZ-19-005 – ORD-2019-23 (Alcohol Production Facilities)
- RZ-20-002 – ORD-2021-13 (Short Term Rentals)
- RZ-21-001 – ORD-2021-16 (Section 4.26 Solar Energy Generating Systems, Industrial Mineral Overlays and Priority Preservation Areas)
- RZ-21-004 – ORD-2021-18 (Section 4.26 Paragraph 2 – Solar Energy Generating Systems, Prime Agricultural Soils)
- RZ-22-001 – ORD-2022-22 – (Section 21A, Section 21B and Section 21C – ORT, ORI and ERT)
- RZ-24-001 – ORD-2024-28 – (Section 23.4 Height)
- RZ-23-003 – ORD-2024-29 – (Article 19, “HI” Highway Interchange District and Article 28A, Truck Stops)
- RZ-23-001 – ORD-2024-33 (Convenience Store Definition and Districts)
- RZ-24-003 – ORD-2024-37 (Cannabis Growing, Processing, and Dispensary Facilities Definition and Districts)
Permits & Inspections
Affidavits
Bonds
Brochures, Guides, Policies, FAQs
Brochures
- Animal Husbandry Brochure
- Citizen Access User Guide
- Commercial & Residential Inspections Brochure
- IVR (Interactive Voice Response System) Brochure
- Miss Utility Brochure
- Residential Dwelling Requirements Brochure
- Swimming Pool Booklet
Informational Guidelines
- 2018 IBC and IRC – Permits Not Required
- Controlled Burning Guidelines
- Entrance Permit Specifications and Conditions
- Grading Permit Conditions
- Inspection Requirements
- Maryland Home Improvement Commission Licensing Requirements
- Potomac Edison New Service/Service Up-Grade
- Right of Way Notice
- Wood Burning Boilers Memo
Policies/Procedures
- Agricultural Certification Policy
- Building Citation Procedure
- Concurrent Review Policy
- Fee Waiver Request Policy
- Footing & Foundation Policy
- Grading Permit, Site Plan, Building Permit, Footer Foundation Permit Summary
- Location Survey Policy
- Maryland Manufactured Home Installation Pilot Program to become effective November 1, 2015
- One and Two Family Dwelling Unit Determination
- Online Electrical Renewal Procedures
- Pre-Engineered Structure Permits & Inspections Memo
- Residential Permit Plan Requirements
- Retaining Wall Memo
- Revisions Required Procedures
- Solar Alternative Energy Policy
- Water and Sewer Receipt Policy
- Zoning Permit Policy
FAQs
Building & Trade Codes, Resolutions, and Ordinances
Codes Adopted 12.3.2019 – Effective 3.1.2020
- 2018 IBC, IRC, IECC – Intl. Building Code – (Local Amendments)
- 2018 IEBC – Intl. Building Code – (Local Amendments)
- 2018 IPC – Intl. Building Code – (Local Amendments)
- 2018 IMC – Intl. Building Code – (Local Amendments)
- 2018 IFGC – Intl. Building Code – (Local Amendments)
- 2017 NEC – Natl. Electrical Code – (Local Amendments)
- 2017 NEC – Natl. Electrical Code – (Administrative Amendments)
- 2018 Fee Schedules
- 2018 Civil Citation and Repealing Resolution
- Excise Tax Ordinance
- Livability Code
Checklists
Forest Harvest Information
Licenses, Registrations, Examinations Applications
All applications for a license or registration are to be applied for electronically through the Citizen Access portal.
Miscellaneous Forms
- Affirmation of Landowner
- Backflow Certification Form
- Chimney Relining Self-Certification Form
- Citizen Access Authorization Request Form
- Commercial Inspection Request Form
- Determining LOD for Grading Permit Requirements
- Extension Request Form
- Fee Waiver Request Form
- Footing & Foundation Authorization Request
- Grading Certification
- IECC Residential Flow Chart & Form
- Intent of Use Form
- Owner-Builder Declaration
- Site Plan Determination Form
- Swimming Pool Certificate of Compliance
- Void Request Form
Permit Applications
- Commercial Building Permit Application
- Residential Building Permit Application
- Town Building Permit Application
- Agricultural Structure Certificate Application
- Demolition Permit Application
- Entrance Permit Application
- Floodplain Permit Application
- Grading Permit Application
- Mechanical Permit Application
- Plumbing Permit Application
- Non-Residential Electrical Permit Application
- Residential Electrical Permit Application
- Utility Permit Application
Public Works Agreements
**We are currently working on updating these forms, please contact the Administrative Assistant at 240-313-2460 for more information.**
As-Built Submittals
Public Works Agreement Maintenance Securities
Public Works Agreement Performance Securities
- Cash Performance -PWA
- Certificate of Guaranty Performance -PWA
- Performance Bond – PWA
- Performance Letter of Credit – PWA
Public Works Agreements
Storm Water Management
**We are currently working on updating these forms, please contact the Administrative Assistant at 240-313-2460 for more information.**
As-Built Submittals
Cost Estimates
Critical Inspections
- Construction Progress and Inspection Report (PDF)
- Construction Progress and Inspection Report (DOC)
- Critical Inspection for UNDERGROUND FACILITIES (PDF)
- Critical Inspection for UNDERGROUND FACILITIES (DOC)
- Critical Inspections for CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS (PDF)
- Critical Inspections for CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS (DOC)
- Critical Inspections for INFILTRATION FACILITIES (PDF)
- Critical Inspections for INFILTRATION FACILITIES (DOC)
- Critical Inspections for Retention Extended Detention Detention Ponds (PDF)
- Critical Inspections for Retention Extended Detention Detention Ponds (DOC)
- Critical Inspections for Roads (PDF)
- Critical Inspections for Roads (DOC)
- Critical Inspections for Sand Filters Bio-retention and Rain Gardens (PDF)
- Critical Inspections for Sand Filters Bio-retention and Rain Gardens (DOC)
Inspection & Maintenance Agreement Forms
- SWM Inspection & Maintenance Agreement Form [Private Party] (PDF)
- SWM Inspection & Maintenance Agreement Form [Private Party] (DOC)
- SWM Inspection Maintenance Agreement Subdivision (PDF)
- SWM Inspection Maintenance Agreement Subdivision (DOC)
Maintenance Security Forms
- SWM Maintenance Bond Form (PDF)
- SWM Maintenance Bond Form (DOC)
- SWM Maintenance Cash Deposit Form (PDF)
- SWM Maintenance Cash Deposit Form (DOC)
- SWM Maintenance Letter of Credit (PDF)
- SWM Maintenance Letter of Credit (DOC)
Performance Security Forms
- SWM Performance Bond Form (PDF)
- SWM Performance Bond Form (DOC)
- SWM Performance Cash Deposit Form (PDF)
- SWM Performance Cash Deposit Form (DOC)
- SWM Performance Letter of Credit (PDF)
- SWM Performance Letter of Credit (DOC)
Pre-Construction
Engineering Plan Review
Engineering Plan Review Forms & Checklists
Checklists
- Stormwater Concept/ Preliminary Consultation Plan
- Site Plan
- Preliminary Subdivision Plat/ Construction Drawings
- Combined P/F and Final Subdivision Plat
- Site Specific Grading Plan
Construction Cost Estimates
- No 15- SWM Construction Cost Estimates (PDF)
- Public Road and Infrastructure (S-3)
- Stormwater Management
Plan Forms
- Standard Grading and E&S Plan for Single Lot Residential Construction and Minor Earth Disturbances
- Standard Stormwater Management Plan for Single Lot Residential Construction
- Standard Stormwater Management Plan for Agricultural Structures
- Site Specific Grading Plan for Residential Construction with Approved Preliminary Plat (Form-2 Grading Plan)
Worksheets and Other Forms
- Plan Review – Application Form
- Plan Review – Fee Summary
- Grading Permit Requirements and LOD Determination for Residential Projects
- Stormwater Management Requirements and LOD Determination for Ag Structures
- Combined ESD Concept Submittal Request Form
- Traffic Impact Study Scope Request Form
- Two Year Update Plan Request
- Road Adequacy Worksheet A-1
- Intersection Sight Distance Worksheet
- As-Built Checklist S-3 Infrastructure Construction Plans (Div. of Permits & Inspections)
- Grading Certification (Div. of Permits & Inspections)
Engineering Plan Review Information and Guidelines
Guidelines and FAQs
- Plan Review – Application Guidelines
- Plan Review – Record Type Guidelines
- Citizen Access Training Manual for Land Development Records
- Electronic Submittal Document Requirements
- Grading Permit Requirements and LOD Determination for Residential Projects
- Stormwater Management Requirements and LOD Determination for Ag Structures
- Standard Grading/Standard Stormwater Plan Guidelines and FAQs
- Grading Permit Submittal Requirements FAQs
- Stormwater Management Bonding and Construction Requirements
Plan Certification Blocks and Notes
Fees
Floodplain Management Program
Plan Review Memoranda
- Entrance Sight Distance Analysis Requirements
- Entrance Sight Distance Analysis Requirements (Additional Guidance)
- TechnicalMemo22 (Attachment)
- Notice of Grandfathering Provisions of The Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012
- Update & clarification to Grandfathering Provisions of The Sustainable Growth & Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012
- Procedures required for Issuance of a Grading Permit for any plan requiring SWM
- Review of Site Plan Compliance Criteria for ADA Accessibility
- Third-Party Inspection Procedures for S-3 Policy and SWM Ordinance
- Additional Soil Information on Subdivision Plats (2/5/07)
- Fast Track Construction Program
- Fast Track Project Plan Memorandum
- Submittal of Electronic Plan Copies
- One and Two Family Dwelling Unit Determination
- Grading Permit, Site Plan, Building Permit, Footer Foundation Permit Summary
Public Works Agreements
**We are currently working on updating these forms, please contact the Administrative Assistant at 240-313-2460 for more information.**
Public Works Agreement Maintenance Securities
Public Works Agreement Performance Securities
- Cash Performance -PWA
- Certificate of Guaranty Performance -PWA
- Performance Bond – PWA
- Performance Letter of Credit – PWA
Public Works Agreements
Planning & Zoning
Ag Land Preservation
Ag Land Preservation District
- Agricultural Land Preservation District Fact Sheet
- Ag District Intake Form
- District Agreement
- Ag District Ordinance
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program
Rural Legacy Program
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
Fees
Forest Conservation Documents & Forms
- Agricultural Declaration of Intent
- Forest Conservation Exemption Form
- Forest Conservation Installation and Maintenance Agreement (2-Year)
- Forest Conservation Installation and Maintenance Agreement (3-Year)
- Forest Conservation Worksheet 2.2
- Forestry Declaration of Intent
- Intrafamily Transfer Declaration of Intent
- Letter of Credit for Forest Conservation (Sample)
- Notice of Forest Banking Credit Transaction
- Owner’s Representative Affidavit
- Planning & Zoning Fee Worksheet
- Procedures in Accounting for Local Forest Conservation Funds
- Real Estate Transfer Declaration of Intent
- Residential Constr. Activity on Existing Single Lot Declaration of Intent
- Sample Forest Conservation Bond
- State Forest Conservation Technical Manual
- Stream Restoration Agreement (5-Year)
Historic Resource Documents and Forms
- Design Guidelines for Historic Structures
- Historic Credit Brochure
- Historic Tax Credit Ordinance
- Historic Tax Credit Directions
- Historic Tax Credit Application – Part 1
- Historic Tax Credit Application – Part 2
- Historic Tax Credit Application – Part 3
- Historic Tax Credit Application – Part 3 Expense Sheet (.pdf)
- Historic Tax Credit Application – Part 3 Expense Sheet (.xls)
- Review of Pole Buildings (HDC Policy No. 2021-01)
Land Use Plan Review Forms and Checklists
*NEW* Effective 10/31/2022
- Plan Review Application Guidelines
- Plan Review Record Type Guidelines
- Electronic Submittal Document Requirements
- Citizen Access Training Manual for Land Development Records
- Guidelines on Print Quantities for Plan Review Submittals
- Application for Subdivision Ordinance Variance
- Combined Preliminary/Final Plat Checklist
- Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Site Plan Checklist
- Final Plat Checklist
- Owner’s Representative Affidavit
- Preliminary & Final Forest Conservation Checklist
- Preliminary Plat Checklist
- Residential Site Plan Checklist
- Simplified Plat Checklist
- Site Plan Determination Form
- Staff Review of Site Plan Approval Form
- Subdivision and Site Plan Application Form
- Subdivision Plat Owner’s Affidavit
Map / Data Information
Other Documents
Outside Agencies
- City of Hagerstown Submittal Checklist (Fillable)
- Environmental Management Checklist (Fillable)
- Environmental Management Industrial Waste Permit Questionnaire/Application (Fillable)
- Health Department Submittal Checklist (Fillable)
- MDE: Application to Appropriate and Use Waters of the State
- State Highway Administration Submittal Checklist
- SHA Access Management Division Plan Submission Checklist
Plan Review Memoranda
- Entrance Sight Distance Analysis Requirements
- Entrance Sight Distance Analysis Requirements (Additional Guidance)
- TechnicalMemo22 (Attachment)
- Notice of Grandfathering Provisions of The Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012
- Update & clarification to Grandfathering Provisions of The Sustainable Growth & Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012
- Procedures required for Issuance of a Grading Permit for any plan requiring SWM
- Review of Site Plan Compliance Criteria for ADA Accessibility
- Third-Party Inspection Procedures for S-3 Policy and SWM Ordinance
- Additional Soil Information on Subdivision Plats (2/5/07)
- Fast Track Construction Program
- Fast Track Project Plan Memorandum
- One and Two Family Dwelling Unit Determination
- Grading Permit, Site Plan, Building Permit, Footer Foundation Permit Summary
Policies
Rezoning
- Owner’s Affidavit
- Planning & Zoning Fee Worksheet
- Text Amendment Application
- Map Amendment Application
- Zoning Text Amendment – Required Application Materials
- Zoning Map Amendment – Required Application Materials
- Zoning Map and Text Amendment – Administrative Procedures
- Planning Commission Rezoning Schedule
Water and Sewer Plan Amendments
Zoning
- Administrative Adjustment Filing Procedures
- Administrative Adjustment Application
- Application for Appeal from Planning Commission Ruling
- Application for Appeal Changing Administrative Error
- Application for Appeal for Change of Non-Conforming Use
- Application for Appeal for Expansion of Non-Conforming Use
- Appeal for Special Exception
- Application for Appeal for Variance
- Zoning Appeals Filing Procedures
- Zoning Appeals Affidavit
