Use of Existing Commercial Space with No Modifications

Occupying a commercial space for a business or profit-making venture, without new construction or demolition.

County Projects

View a map of your property and all applicable permitting details

Required Permit Applications and Forms

Requirement More Information Link(s)
Commercial Application for Zoning and Use Permit Occupancy of an existing commercial space with no modifications requires a Commercial Application for Zoning and Use permit. Commercial Use without Modification permit
Fire Marshal Form Occupancy of an existing commercial space with no modifications requires review and approval by the Office of State Fire Marshal Protection Engineer. Fire Marshal Form
Water Sewer Permit Occupancy of commercial spaces served by public water and/or public sewer requires a Water Sewer permit.
 Water Sewer permit

Water Sewer Department webpage
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
- Fee Schedule

Plan Submittal Requirements

The following information must be submitted with applicable permit application(s):
  • Plot Plan/Site plan of the property, indicating which space you will be taking and showing surrounding area, parking lot, etc. (If you cannot locate a site plan, you may use a satellite imaging software). View an interactive map.
  • Floor plan of the building must be provided, complete with dimensions, showing offices, restrooms, door swings, exit and emergency lighting, etc. Uses of rooms MUST be listed.
  • Business Description Letter: a summary of how the business will operate, hours, brief description of processes (if any), and the number of employees. If you are using any of the storage areas of this unit for your business, please be sure to include what specific items you will be storing.

Fees

  • Application fee of $50 due at permit application package submittal. Payment options are cash (exact change), money orders, or checks made payable to Calvert County Treasurer. Credit cards are not accepted at this time.

Other Potential Requirements

Requirement More Information Link
Environmental Health Food Service Facility Licensing The Environmental Health Division reviews any change of use, change in occupant and/or business name change of a food establishment in Calvert County. The Division conducts routine and follow-up inspections during the operating season. Community Protection website
Environmental Health Pool Licensing  The Environmental Health Division reviews any change of use, change in occupant and/or business name change for public and semi-public pools in Calvert County. The Division also conducts routine and follow-up inspections during the operating season. Community Protection website