Pier - Residential

A raised structure typically supported by pilings that allows tides and currents to flow relatively unhindered.

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Required Permit Applications and Forms

Requirement More Information Link(s)
Critical Area Residential Piers 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 Residential Pier construction requires a Building permit. An MDE/USACE license must be included in the application package. Building permit
Historic Permit Residential Piers where the property is a designated Calvert County Historic District require a Historic Area Work permit. Historic Area Work permit,
HAWP Instructions

Plan Submittal Requirements

The following information must be submitted with applicable permit application(s):
  • Building Permit plan requirements
  • Construction plans: Signed and sealed architectural drawings, prepared by a Maryland licensed architect, with MEPs (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) prepared by a Maryland licensed professional engineer.

Fees

Licensing

If the applicant is contracting a builder, they need a Licensed Contractor. If they are building it themselves, they do not need a Licensed Contractor. Check to see if an individual or business is licensed before they do business for you.

Other Potential Requirements

Requirement More Information Link
Beach Approval Application 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 / Home Owner's Association Approval IF the property has a Property Owner's Association (POA) or Home Owner's Association (HOA), POA/HOA approval may be required prior to construction. Property owners should consult their POA/HOA. N/A
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