Department of

Planning & Growth Management

Melvin C. Beall, Jr., P.E.
Director

Michael Hinchy
Assistant Director

Linda Walter
Administration Manager

It is our mission to provide the citizens of Charles County with an effective and economical infrastructure through planning, design and construction of facilities, roadways, water and waste systems as described in the County's Master Plan. This shall be accomplished in a timely, efficient and courteous manner with dedication and quality service and in cooperation with various departments throughout County Government. We are building for the future in cooperation with the citizens and the environment.

As you visit our web site we hope we have been able to provide you with the information you need to accomplish your goals. Each division of our department has provided a web area that is unique to particular needs and to make it easier for you to learn about us.

Also please visit our Customer Service site. Excellence in customer service is our priority. We need feedback from you to continue to provide you, our customer, with the best possible service. If you would like to see changes to our web site, comment on any service our Department provides, or complete our customer survey.

Process Manuals

• Bond & Development Agreement Process
• Building Code Amendment (Effective 11/3/07)
• Building Inspection Requirements in Order
• Codes, Regulations and Standards for Building Construction
• Dedication Document: Private Drainage Easement
• Dedication Document: Public Drainage Easement
• Dedication Document: Public Trail Easement
• Dedication Document: Quit Claim Deed
• Dedication Document: Water & Sewer Easement Agreement
• Dedication Documents: Checklist Initial Document Submittal
• Dedication Documents: Dedication Agreement
• Dedication Documents: Road Deed
• Dedication Documents: SAMPLE Preliminary Title Report
• Manufactured Homes
• Permit Administration Seminar Schedule
• Permit Guide - Commercial Additions
• Permit Guide - Commercial Alterations
• Permit Guide - Most Asked Questions
• Permit Guide - New Commercial Buildings
• Permit Guide - Residential Additions
• Permit Guide - Residential Alteration
• Permit Guide - Residential Decks
• Permit Guide - Residential Pools
• Permit Guide - Residential Same Day Permits
• Permit Guide - Sign Regulations
• Permit Guide - Single Family Dwelling
• Permit Guide - Temporary Trailers
• Permit Guide - Temporary Use Permits
• Permit Guide - Tent & Stage Permits
• Permit Guide- Residential Detached Structure
• Plan Preparation Package
• Plan Preparation Package: Floodplain Management Ordinance Checklist
• Plan Preparation Package: Grading Ordinance Checklist
• Plan Preparation Package: Road Ordinance Checklist
• Plan Preparation Package: Water & Sewer Ordinance Checklist
• Standard Unit Price List FY 09 (Effective until June 30, 2009)
• Standard Unit Price List FY10 (Effective July 1, 2009)

Publications and Codes

• Adequate Public Facilities Manual
• Benedict Feasibility Study
• Bond & Development Agreement Process
• Code of Charles County Maryland (public local law)
• Code of Charles County Maryland-Chapter 297 (Zoning Ordinance)
• Codes, Regulations and Standards for Building Construction
• Demographic Trends Newsletters
• Detail Manual
• Electrical Board Rules and Regulations
• Floodplain Management Ordinance
• Forest Conservation Ordinance
• Grading and Sediment Control Ordinance
• Preliminary Plan Activity Table-Alphabetical Order
• Preliminary Plan Activity Table-Numerical
• Road Ordinance (Revised April 2009)
• Site Design & Architectural Review (SDAR) Guidelines
• Standard Specs for Construction
• Stormwater Management and Storm Drainage Ordinance
• Subdivision Regulations
• Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan
• Water and Sewer Ordinance (Revised December 2002)
• Zoning Ordinance-PDF Version
• 2001 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan

Forms and Checklists

• Building Permit Application
• Codes Regulations and Standards for Construction
• Cottage Industry Application
• Dedication Documents: Checklist Initial Document Submittal
• Dedication Documents: Road Deed
• Developer Rights & Responsibilities Agreement
• Electrical Permit Application
• Final Plat Application
• Final Plat Completeness Review & Checklist
• Forest Conservation Plan Application
• Home Occupation Permit Application
• Homeowners Association Complaint Form
• Manufactured Homes
• Open Space Data Calculation Sheet
• Plan Preparation Package
• Plan Preparation Package: Floodplain Management Ordinance Checklist
• Plan Preparation Package: Grading Ordinance Checklist
• Plan Preparation Package: Road Ordinance Checklist
• Plan Preparation Package: Water & Sewer Ordinance Checklist
• Plumbing & Gas Permit Application
• Preliminary Adequate Public Facilities Application
• Preliminary Subdivision Plan Application
• Residential Addition Drawings Checklist
• Residential Alteration Drawings Checklist
• Residential Deck Drawings Checklist
• Residential Garage Drawings Checklist
• Residential Shed or Pole Structure Drawings Checklist
• Residential Single Family Dwelling Drawings Checklist
• Residential Swimming Pool Drawings Checklist
• Sign Permit Application
• Site Design and Architectural Review (SDAR) Application
• Site Plan Application
• Stormwater Management and Storm Drainage Ordinance
• Wayside Stand Permit Application