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Geocaching Passport

ImageCharles 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

ImageBeautiful Charles County commemorative items are currently available for sale in the County Commissioners' Office while supplies last.

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 Organization Chart

planning@charlescounty.org
301-645-0540 or 301-870-3896

Planning's Documents
Contact

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

Maryland Relay Service
711

Relay Service TDD
1-800-735-2258

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Email
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Development Services
Permits Administration
Planning & Zoning

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