Hurlock Maryland Online- Planning & Zoning

Planning, Zoning and Code Enforcement

The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for two main areas, construction codes /

building permits zoning and town planning.

Construction Codes / Building Permits / Zoning - Prior to beginning construction on new

buildings, additions, renovations (involving structural changes), or demolition, town residents

must first obtain an approved building permit. Town staff verifies that the permit application

complies with the building code and zoning requirements, including setbacks, before the permit

is approved. Town staff also verifies that uses of properties comply with zoning requirements and

answers inquiries about the zoning ordinance. The Dorchester County Planning and Zoning Office

issue electrical and plumbing permits. The town Planning and Zoning staff act as the admini-

strative personnel for the Hurlock Board of Appeals, which considers appeals on both the Hurlock

Zoning Ordinance and the Hurlock Subdivision Regulations.

Town Planning Activities - The Planning and Zoning Department processes applications for

subdivisions (creation of new lots for development) so that they can be forwarded to the Hurlock

Planning Commission for final approval. Town staff also process site plans, which are required to

be approved by the Mayor and Council for certain development projects, prior to construction.

The Department is reviewing the Hurlock Comprehensive Plan and advising the Planning Comm-

ision on its implementation.

Other Duties - The Planning and Zoning Department is assigned other duties by the Mayor and

Council. These include, but are not limited to, assisting other Departments, answering inquiries

on the Hurlock Industrial Park, preparing the Enterprise Zone application, and collecting

information.

Town of Hurlock

P.O. Box 327

Hurlock, Maryland 21643

voice: 410-943-4181

fax: 410-943-8556