Welcome to Calvert County
 
Welcome to Calvert County
Quick links:
Link to: Board of Appeals
Link to: Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
Link to: Calvert County Homepage
Link to: Mosquito Control
Link to: Parks and Recreation
Link to: Planning and Zoning
Link to: Inspections and Permits
Link to: Planning Commission
Link to: Public Safety
Link to: Public Works
Link to: Purchasing
Link to: Sheriff's Office
Link to: Solid Waste and Recycling
Link to: Treasurer's Office
Link to: Water and Sewer

Resident Guide Business Guide Visitor Guide

  
WELCOME TO THE
SOLOMONS TOWN CENTER
MASTER PLAN & ZONING ORDINANCE
WEB PAGE!
  

Please Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader
to view all documents and maps referred to on this site.
adobe

The Board of County Commissioners adopted an update to the Solomons Town Center Master Plan on August 25, 2009, followed by the adoption of the updated Solomons Town Center Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance on September 22, 2009.  Please use the links below to access the documents.   

  • Click here to view the adopted Solomons Town Center Master Plan.
  • Click here to view the adopted Solomons Town Center Zoning Ordinance.
  • Click here  to view the adopted Solomons Town Center Zoning Map.
    Click here to view an Archive of the Master Plan & Zoning Ordinance updating process, which began in March, 2007. 
     
  • PUBLIC RECORD HELD OPEN.  The Planning Commission voted at the public hearing on April 21, 2010, to hold the public record open until Tuesday, May 4, 2010.  See item below for details on viewing the proposed Design Manual and the slide presentation shown at the public hearing.
    • Submit written comments by email to pz@co.cal.md.us; by mail to Jenny Plummer-Welker, Principal Planner, Department of Planning & Zoning, 150 Main Street, Suite 304, Prince Frederick, MD 20678; or by fax to 410-414-3092.
  • PUBLIC HEARING on the Solomons Town Center Architectural Design Manual: Guidelines for Architectural Review Applicants.  The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 21, 2010 on the draft Architectural Design Manual.  The purpose of the manual is to protect the continuity and architectural heritage of Solomons Town Center in a way that reinforces the existing fabric of the Town Center.   The Design Manual is to be used in conjunction with the Solomons Town Center Zoning Ordinance.  The manual offers applicants examples of desirable design elements and examples of how new construction and renovation work can be compatible with the character of the Town Center. 
    • To view the draft Solomons Town Center Architectural Review Design Manual: Guidelines for Architectural Review Applicants, click here Copies are also available by contacting the Planning & Zoning Department at 4100-535-1600 x 2356 or pz@co.cal.md.us.
    • To view the slide presentation from the public hearing held on April 21, 2010, click here.
  • Solomons Town Center Master Plan was Recognized as "Outstanding Plan" by the Maryland Chapter of the American Planning Association. Principal Planner Jenny Plummer-Welker, AICP, was also recognized for "Outstanding Service" to the Chapter.    Click here for more information and to view photos of the ceremonies.
 
 

  Other Useful Solomons Town  Center Links

  • Solomons Town Center Boundary: To view a map showing the boundary of the Solomons Town Center,  click here
  • Presentation to the Board of County Commissioners by the State Highway Administration Regarding the Lusby Traffic Study from Cove Point Road to Newtown Road on July 17, 2007.  Click here to watch the video of the presentation.
  • Maryland 4 - Thomas Johnson Bridge Planning Study:  State Highway Administration's presentation to the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners on August 28, 2007.  To view video, click here.
  • Maryland 4 - Thomas Johnson Bridge Planning Study:  State Highway Administration's Alternates Public Workshop, June 16, 2008, at Dowell Elementary School.  To view the workshop booklet,  click here.
  • Want to receive e-mail notices of upcoming meetings and events in Solomons?  Send an e-mail to Judy Holt at the Dept. of Planning & Zoning:  holtjc@co.cal.md.us

Please direct any questions or comments regarding this site to:
Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning
Mailing Address:  150 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
E-mail Address: ghollma@co.cal.md.us
Phone: (410) 535-1600 ext. 2356
Fax: (410) 414-3092

Top of page.

 

Government Directory
Calvert County Frequently Asked Questions
Government Directory
Economic Development
Get Involved
Commissioners' Meeting Videos
Employment Opportunities