Whitebox
An unimproved space within a commercial building for future tenant use.
For assistance with development of a commercial project, please contact the Department of Economic Development via info@ecalvert.com.
Required Permit Applications and Forms
| Requirement | More Information | Link(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Whitebox construction requires a Commercial Building permit. | Commercial Building permit |
| Fire Marshal Form | Whitebox construction requires review and approval by the Office of State Fire Marshal Protection Engineer. | Fire Marshal Form |
| Electrical Permit | Whitebox electrical work requires an Electrical permit submitted by a licensed master electrician. | Electrical permit |
| Plumbing-Gas Permit | Whitebox plumbing and/or gas work requires a Plumbing-Gas permit submitted by a licensed master plumber. | Plumbing-Gas permit |
| Water Sewer Permit | Whiteboxes served by public water and/or public sewer require a Water Sewer permit. | Water Sewer permit |
| Environmental Health Department Review | Properties served by well and/or septic will require an Environmental Health (EH) Department review. A Site Evaluation application (percolation testing), and a Sanitary Construction permit application may be required based on the scope of work. If the permit involves construction of an exterior structure, please see item 8 on the attached Building permit FAQ page for setback requirements. Please note that by submitting a building permit application our office is granted permission to conduct site visit(s) as necessary at our discretion to facilitate the review of the project. If you need assistance locating the well and/or septic systems, you may fill out a Public Information Request Form to obtain the property's file. |
- Building Permit FAQ |
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.
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 |
| Maryland Dept. of the Environment Notice of Intent | IF clearing of the property is greater than one acre or involves environmental features governed by Maryland Dept. of the Environment (MDE), a Notice of Intent filed with the MDE is required. | MDE website |