Rip Rap
Rock or other material used to protect shorelines against damaging wave action and help prevent erosion.
Required Permit Applications and Forms
| Requirement | More Information | Link(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Area | Rip Rap within the Critical Area requires 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. appears to be an empty link with target https://ccg-gisapp05.calvert.ccg.local/Staff/Index.html?viewer=Planning# View an interactive map Note: A Critical Area worksheet is NOT required if all work is via barge and below mean high water. |
Critical Area Worksheet |
| Architectural Review | Properties located in a Town Center or a Rural Commercial Zoning District require Architectural Review prior to permit issuance. See the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance (CCZO), Article 25-9: Architectural Design Requirements for applicability. | CCZO Article 25-9 |
| Building Permit | Rip Rap construction requires a Building permit. | Building permit |
| Grading Permit | Rip Rap with disturbances 5,000 sq. ft. or greater AND/OR cut and fill volume total exceeding 100 cubic yards requires a Grading permit.
NOTE: Grading permits will require mitigation of stormwater in accordance with MDE. A Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (DoRC) form will be required for county inspection of stormwater devices. |
Grading permit |
| Historic Permit | Rip Rap where the property is a designated Calvert County Historic District requires 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):
Fees
- Application fee of $25 due at permit application package submittal
- Permit fees due after review prior to issuance of permit
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.
- You can search for active licensees on the MHIC Department of Labor public query website.
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 / 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 |
| 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 |