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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 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 12, effective September 10, 2019)
- Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance
- 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
- SO-12-001 – ORD-2012-41 – Major and Minor Subdivisions (definition)
- Transfer Tax Ordinance
- Weed Ordinance
- Zoning Ordinance
Construction
Building Plan Review
- Agriculture Buildings and the International Energy Conservation Code
- Alternative Energy Memo
- Emergency Escape Window Requirements
- IECC Residential Flow Chart & Form
- IECC Commercial Energy Efficiency Code Requirements Flow Chart
- IECC Commercial Flow Chart
- Permits Not Required Under the 2012 IRC and IBC
- Residential Deck Guide
- Retaining Wall Memo
- Smoke & Carbon Alarm Locations 2012
- Wood Burning Boilers Memo
Public Works Agreements
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
Stormwater Management
As-Built Submittals
- As-Built Checklist S-3 Infrastructure Construction Plans (PDF)
- SWM As-Built Fee Summary Sheet (PDF)
- SWM NOCC-Form (PDF)
Cost Estimates
- Construction Cost Estimate Calculations (DOC)
- Construction Cost Estimate Calculations (PDF)
- No 15- SWM Construction Cost Estimates (PDF)
Critical Inspections
- Construction Progress and Inspection Report (PDF)
- ecm-ci-ConstProgInspReport
- 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
Miscellaneous Forms
Brochures, Guides, Policies, FAQs
- Construction Brochure
- Grading Permit, Site Plan, Building Permit, Footer Foundation Permit Summary
- Inspection Requirements
- IVR (Interactive Voice Response System)
- Miss Utility Brochure
- Permitting Brochure
- Potomac Edison New Service/Service Up-Grade
- Residential Dwelling Requirements
- Right of Way Notice
- Solar Alternative Energy Policy
- Swimming Pool Booklet
Building & Trade Codes, Resolutions, and Ordinances
Current Codes
- 2014 NEC – Natl. Electrical Code – (Administrative Amendments)
- 2014 NEC – Natl. Electrical Code – (Local Amendments)
- 2015 IBC – Intl. Building Code – (Local Amendments)
- 2015 IECC – Intl. Building Code – (Local Amendments)
- 2015 IFGC – Intl Fuel Gas Code – (Local Amendments)
- 2015 IMC – Intl. Mechanical Code – (Local Amendments)
- 2015 International Existing Building Code (Local Amendments)
- 2015 IPC – Intl. Plumbing Code – (Local Amendments)
- 2015 IRC – Intl. Building Code – (Local Amendments)
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
Permitting
Permit Applications
- Agricultural Structure Certificate Application
- Residential Building Permit Application
- Commercial Building Permit 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
- Town Building Permit Application
- Utility Permit Application
Affidavits
Bonds
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 Posting Affidavit
- Zoning Appeals Affidavit
Forest Harvest Information
Miscellaneous Forms
- Affirmation of Landowner
- Backflow Inspection Report
- Chimney Relining Self-Certification Form
- Citizen Access Authorization Request Form
- Extension Request Form
- Fee Waiver Request Form
- Footing & Foundation Authorization Request
- IECC Residential Flow Chart & Form
- Intent of Use Form
- Owner-Builder Declaration
- Site Plan Determination Form
- Void Request Form
Brochures, Guides, Policies, FAQ
- 2018 IBC and IRC – Permits Not Required
- Agricultural Certification Policy
- Building Citation Procedure
- Controlled Burning Guidelines
- Concurrent Review Policy
- Entrance Permit Conditions
- Entrance Permit Specifications
- Fee Waiver Request Policy
- Fire Sprinkler Systems to be installed in One and Two Family Dwellings effective July 1, 2015 (Adopted Amendment ORD-2012-15)
- Footing & Foundation Policy
- Grading Permit Conditions
- Grading Permit, Site Plan, Building Permit, Footer Foundation Permit Summary
- Grading Permit Submittal Requirement FAQs
- Inspection Requirements
- IVR (Interactive Voice Response System)
- Location Survey Policy
- Location Survey Electronic Submittal
- Maryland Home Improvement Commission Licensing Requirements
- Maryland Manufactured Home Installation Pilot Program to become effective November 1, 2015
- Miss Utility Brochure
- One and Two Family Dwelling Unit Determination
- Permitting Brochure
- Potomac Edison New Service/Service Up-Grade
- Pre-Engineered Structure Permits & Inspections Memo
- Retaining Wall Memo
- Right of Way Notice
- Service Request Brochure
- Solar Alternative Energy Policy
- Swimming Pool Booklet
- Wood Burning Boilers Memo
Licenses, Registrations, Examinations Applications
ELECTRICAL
- Electrical License Examination Application
- Reciprocal Electrical License Application (County)
- Reciprocal Electrical License Application (State)
MECHANICAL
PLUMBING
- Apprentice Plumber License Application
- Drain Cleaner Registration Application
- Journeyman Plumber License Application
- Master Plumbing License Application
- Natural Gas Fitter License Application
- On-Site Utility Contractor Examination Application
- On-Site Utility Contractor License Application
- Propane Gas Fitter License Application
- Pump Installer License Application
- Water Conditioner Installer License Application
Plan Review
Engineering Plan Review Forms & Checklists
- Ag Stormwater Management FAQ LOD
- As-Built Checklist S-3 Infrastructure Construction Plans
- Concept Plan Review Checklist
- Construction Drawings for Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plat Checklist
- Final Subdivision Plat Checklist
- Grading Certification (Div. of Construction)
- Plan Review Transmittal Sheet
- Preliminary Subdivision Plat Checklist
- Request for Permit Fee Waiver
- Road Adequacy Worksheet A-1
- Cost Estimate for Construction Security for Public Infrastructure (S-3)
- Site Plan Checklist
- Site Specific Grading Plan Checklist
- Site Specific Grading Plan for Contiguous Single Lot Single Family Residential Construction with Previously Approved Preliminary Plat (Form 2)
- Standard Grading and Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for Single Lot Single Family Residential Construction and Minor Earth Disturbances
- Standard SWM Plan for Single Lot Residential Construction
- Traffic Review Plan Submittal Checklist
Engineering Plan Review Documents
- Determining Area or Limit of Disturbance for Grading Permit Requirements
- Grading Permit Submittal Requirements FAQs
- Grading Plan Submittal Requirements FAQs
- 2011 Edition of the Maryland Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Standard SWM Plan FAQs
- SWM Bonding and Construction Requirements
- Updated ESD Concept Plan Guidance for Submittals (Attachment)
- Various Plan Review Approval Blocks Form
Land Use Plan Review Forms & Checklists
- Application for Subdivision Ordinance Variance
- Combined Preliminary/Final Plat Checklist
- Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Site Plan Checklist
- Final Plat Checklist
- 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
Policies
Public Works Agreements
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
Floodplain Management Program
Forest Conservation Forms & Checklists
Forest Harvest Information
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
Outside Agencies
- City of Hagerstown Submittal Checklist (Fillable)
- Environmental Management Checklist (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
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
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
- 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
Historic Resource Documents and Forms
Map / Data Information
Rezoning