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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 and Administrative Charging Committee
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Caroline County Departmental Updates
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