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Planning & Codes
Planning for a Better Tomorrow while Building a Better Today
The Department of Planning and Codes was established in 1985 to administer county-wide planning and zoning. In addition to the administration, implementation and enforcement of a number of ordinances, regulations and codes (listed below), the Department also develops and implements county-wide plans, performs Alcoholic Beverage Licensing, and Excise Tax Assessment.
You may visit our web site https://caroline.onlama.com/ to apply for permits and licenses.
Ordinances
- Building Code
- Electrical Standards
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Forest Conservation
- Minimum Livability Code
- Plumbing
- Road Names and Addressing
- Salvage Yards and Outside Storage
- Stormwater Management
- Subdivision of Land
- Zoning
Current Plans
- 2010 Caroline County Comprehensive Plan
- Upper Choptank River Watershed Plan
- Upper Choptank River Watershed Characterization
- Water & Sewerage Plan
- Solid Waste Management Plan
Other Laws
- Agricultural Land Preservation
- Non-Tidal Wetlands
- Maryland Home Improvement Commission Licensing (MHIC)
- Maryland Home Builders Registration (MHBR)
- Architect Licensing
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Licensing (HVACR)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Alcoholic Beverage Licensing
Department Fee Schedule
- Download the Department Fee Schedule
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Caroline County Police Accountability Board
The Caroline County Commissioners established the Police Accountability Board in June 2022. When fully operational, the Board will review the outcome of complaint investigations to determine discipline and identify trends that could improve policing. Read on...
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