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.

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

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Planning & Codes

Planning for a Better Tomorrow while Building a Better Today

Ordinances

Other Laws

Department Fee Schedule

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Wed Sep. 11

Tue Sep. 17

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