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Accessory Apartments

What are the requirements for an accessory apartment? Click here to view a summary of the conditions for an accessory apartment. 

Agricultural Preservation

What programs are available for the preservation of land?    Click here to visit the Agricultural Preservation web page for more info.

Building Permits

When is a building permit required? Click here to view the Customer How-to Guide regarding building permits.  You may also wish to consult the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance for all zoning regulations.  Visit the Inspections and Permits web site for other permit requirements.

Census Data

Where can I obtain census data for Calvert County?  Click here for a summary sheet of census data.

Commercial Development

What are the requirements for developing a property commercially? Click here to view the Customer How-to Guide regarding the Site Plan Review process.  You may also wish to consult the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance for all zoning regulations.  Article 6 contains commercial regulations.  If developing within any of the Town Centers, you may obtain copies of Master Plans and Zoning Ordinances for each of the Town Centers by contacting the Department of Planning & Zoning.   Click here  to visit the Town Center Architectural Review web page.  

Critical Areas

What special requirements apply within the Critical Area? Click here to view the Customer How-to Guide regarding the Critical Area.  You may also wish to consult the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance for all zoning regulations.

Grading Exemptions

What are the criteria for obtaining a grading exemption, and how do I apply? Click here for more information about the grading exemption process. 

Historic Preservation

What programs are available for the preservation of historic structures and land? Click here to visit the Historic District Commission's web page.  You will find a link on that page for additional info. regarding historic preservation. 

Home Businesses/ Home Occupations

May I run a business from my home?  What are the requirements? Click here to view the Customer How-to Guide regarding Home Occupations.  You may also wish to consult the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance for all zoning regulations.

Permitted Uses

How can I find out what use is permitted on my property? The Calvert County Zoning Ordinance, Article 3, contains a comprehensive listing of Land Uses.  

Setbacks

What are the setback requirements for my property?  Article 5 of the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance contains the setback requirements for residential uses.  Consult Article 6 for commercial setbacks.  Note: Each Town Center has its own setback requirements.  Contact the Department of Planning & Zoning for requirements within the Town Centers.

Subdivisions

Can I subdivide my property?  If so, what is the procedure? Click here to view the Customer How-to Guide regarding the subdivision of land.  You may also wish to consult the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance for all zoning regulations.  Article 7 contains the Subdivision Regulations.

Town Centers

What special requirements apply within the Town Centers?  The Calvert County Zoning Ordinance, Article 3, contains a comprehensive listing of Land Uses permitted in the Town Centers.  Master Plans and Zoning Ordinances are available for each of the Town Centers.  You may obtain copies by contacting the Department of Planning & Zoning.  Click here to visit the Town Center Architectural Review web page.  

Zoning

How can I determine what my land is zoned?  The Zoning Maps are not yet available on-line.  They are available by contacting the Department of Planning & Zoning.  

Zoning Violations

What can I do if I think my neighbor is violating the Zoning Ordinance?  Please call the Department's enforcement section at (410) 535-1600 ext. 2370 You may also wish to consult the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance for all zoning regulations.