Welcome to the Department of Development Review and Permitting’s web site. Our office is located in Snow Hill inside the Government Center (click here for directions). Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m. If you need assistance please feel free to call 410-632-1200. You may contact us at the above location, or view the Department staff directory for direct contact information.
The Department is responsible for implementing and enforcing a wide variety of regulations and programs, primarily pertaining to land use activities. These include permits, building construction, site plans and subdivisions. Geographic Information Services (GIS), long range planning and pre-and post-disaster planning are also a function of the Department. Various licenses are also administered and issued by the Department, including liquor licenses and renewals, roadside stand licenses and vending licenses.
The Department is divided into a series of Divisions/Services:
- Administrative
- Building
- Customer Service
- Data Research
- Housing Rehabilitation
- Liquor License
- Technical Services
- Zoning
Common Links
- Building Code Amendments to Maryland Building Performance Standards Resolution
- Design Guidelines and Standards 2017
- Drafting Standards Checklist for Site Plans
- FEMA Flood Maps
- Flood Hazard Map
- Permit Application
- Rental License Application Forms
- Rental License Guide
- Schedule of Fees
- DRP Permit Checklist Final 1.9.23
- Fee Schedule