Tent - Commercial

Temporary shelter structure used for special events, fairs, weddings, etc.

For assistance with development of a commercial project, please contact the Department of Economic Development via info@ecalvert.com.

County Projects

View a map of your property and all applicable permitting details

Required Permit Applications and Forms

Requirement More Information Link(s)
Critical Area
Commercial Tents within the Critical Area require a Critical Area Worksheet.
The law identifies "Critical Area" as all lands within 1,000 ft. of the mean high water line of tidal waters, or the landward edge of tidal wetlands, and all waters on (and lands under) the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.		 Critical Area Worksheet
Building Permit Commercial Tent construction requires a Commercial Building permit. Commercial Building permit
Fire Marshal Form Commercial Tents over 150 sq. ft. are required to obtain Fire Marshal review & inspection as a part of the building permit process.  Fire Marshal Form
Electrical Permit Commercial Tent electrical work requires an Electrical permit submitted by a licensed master electrician. Electric permit
Manufacturer Specifications Packet including fire retardant properties, installation/ tie down instructions, demonstration of wind and snow load compliance with 2009 IBC, etc. N/A
Additional Items if Applicable Floor plans with furniture layout If the tents will have walls including roll down that must be indicated on the floor plan drawing If the tents will have walls, must indicate door or opening locations on floor plans If there is electric, must indicate emergency light locations on floor plans. If there is a generator, location of generator to be placed, must be indicated on floor plans & site plans. N/A
Agricultural Preservation To see if you are in the Agricultural Preservation District, click here to access an interactive map. For additional info, click here to access the APAB website.

Plan Submittal Requirements

The following information must be submitted with applicable permit application(s):

Fees

Other Potential Requirements

Requirement More Information Link
Beach Application Approval IF the property is located in the town limits of Chesapeake Beach or North Beach, a Beach Application Approval is required to be submitted with the Building Permit Package. Chesapeake Beach

North Beach
Property Owner's Association Approval IF the property has a Property Owner's Association (POA), POA approval may be required prior to construction. Property owners should consult their POA. N/A
Agricultural Preservation Approval IF the property is located in an Agricultural Preservation District, Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board approval may be required prior to permit issuance.

Use this interactive map to see if you are in the Agricultural Preservation District.
 Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board website
Forest Conservation/Forest Stand IF clearing of the property is on a lot more than 40,000 sq. ft. in size, a Forest Conservation Worksheet (FC), Forest Stand Delineation (FS), and Forest Conservation Plan are required. An exemption may waive these requirements. FC Worksheet & FS Delineation
Notice of Intent to MDE IF clearing of the property is greater than one acre or involves environmental features governed by MDE, a Notice of Intent filed with the MD Department of the Environment is required. MD Dept. of the Environment