Exterior Modification - Residential

An alteration, addition, or deletion to an existing residential structure’s exterior, beyond routine maintenance, which alters the physical appearance, characteristic of land or structure.

NOTE: Alterations to exterior features such as siding, roofing, windows, doors, decks, porches, signs within a designated town center (Dunkirk, Huntingtown, Lusby, Owings, Prince Frederick, Solomons, or St. Leonard) or in the Rural Commercial Zoning District requires Architectural Review Approval, regardless of the requirement of the below mentioned permits.

County Projects

Required Permit Applications and Forms

Requirement More Information Link(s)
Critical Area
Residential Exterior Modifications 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
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 Residential Exterior Modifications require a Building permit. Building permit
Historic Permit Residential Exterior Modifications 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):

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