Geocaching Passport
Charles County Economic Development & Tourism Department is a participating location to pick up the new Maryland Municipal League (MML) Geocaching Passport at the La Plata Town Hall.
Commemorative Items
Beautiful Charles County commemorative items are currently available for sale in the County Commissioners' Office while supplies last.
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Planning
Steven Ball
Director
Department of Planning and Growth Management's Planning Division is responsible for administering all planning programs for the County. This includes both long and short term planning and for a variety of program areas including land use, the environment, and public facilities.
Long range programs focus on the development and adoption of a number of guidance documents. The primary document is the Charles County Comprehensive Plan. Others include the Water and Sewer Plan, Solid Waste Plan, Land Preservation and Recreation Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, Forest Conservation Ordinance, and Critical Area Program.
The short term planning efforts of the division focus on the implementation of these various programs through the processing of requests, providing staff support to Boards, Commissions, and committees, and enforcing the adopted rules and regulations. We provide support to the County Commissioners and are the primary staff to both the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals. The division interacts with the public providing support, explanation, and assistance with various County programs.
planning@charlescounty.org
301-645-0540 or 301-870-3896
Boards, Commissions, Committees & WorkGroups
- Adequate Public Facilities (APFO) Committee
- Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board
- Board of Appeals
- Bryans Road Improvement Committee
- Bryans Road/Indian Head Sub Area Plan Citizens Work Group
- Commuter Bus Advisory Committee
- Homeowners’ Association Dispute Review Board
- Nuisance Abatement Hearing Board
- Planning Commission
- Waldorf Citizens Advisory Committee
- Wicomico Scenic River Commission
Publications, Forms & Documents
Process Manuals
Publications and Codes
- Code of Charles County Maryland (public local law)
- Code of Charles County Maryland-Chapter 297 (Zoning Ordinance)
- Demographic Trends Newsletters
- Forest Conservation Ordinance
- Preliminary Plan Activity Table-Alphabetical Order
- Preliminary Plan Activity Table-Numerical
- Site Design & Architectural Review (SDAR) Guidelines
- Subdivision Regulations
- Zoning Ordinance-PDF Version
Forms and Checklists
- Cottage Industry Application
- Final Plat Application
- Final Plat Completeness Review & Checklist
- Forest Conservation Plan Application
- Home Occupation Permit Application
- Homeowners Association Complaint Form
- Open Space Data Calculation Sheet
- Preliminary Subdivision Plan Application
- Sign Permit Application
- Site Design and Architectural Review (SDAR) Application
- Site Plan Application
- Wayside Stand Permit Application
Planning & Growth Management
- PGM Home
- Administration
- Development Services
- Capital Services
- Permits
- Planning
- Resource and Infrastructure Management
- Contact PGM
PGM Online
PGM Services
- Boards, Commissions, & Committees
- Comprehensive Plans & Programs
- Fees & Charges
- Legislation (passed & pending)
- Mapping Services
- Public Policy & Procedure Green Notices
- Publications, Forms, & Documents
- Seminar Series
- Slideshows & Presentations
- Stadium Project
General PGM Information
- Contact & Driving Directions
- Floor Plan
- Frequently Asked Questions
- PGM Organization Chart
- PGM Policies & Goals
- Who To Call
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Charles County Government
DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING &
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Physical Location
200 Baltimore Street
La Plata, MD 20646
Mailing Address
PO Box 2150
La Plata, MD 20646
Contact & Driving Directions
Floor Plan
Phone
Administration
301-645-0627
301-870-3935
Development Services
301-645-0618
301-870-3937
Capital Services
301-645-0641
Permits
301-645-0692
301-870-3935
Planning
301-645-0540
301-870-3896
24-Hour Permit Status
301-645-0600
online permit status inquiry
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Relay Service TDD
1-800-735-2258
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
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CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT
200 Baltimore Street | P.O. Box 2150, La Plata, MD 20646
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