Development Services Division

Tim Whittie, Chief        Office: 410.996.5265        Fax: 410-996-8414 twhittie@ccgov.org

Development Services is a division within the Department of Public Works. The Development Services Division contributes to the health, safety, economic development, and quality of life of the citizens of Cecil County by providing quality customer service, plans review, and inspections for roads, bridges, water and wastewater, and stormwater management projects. The Development Services Division consists of the Chief, Plans Review Supervisor, and Sediment & Stormwater Program Manager. Other positions vary from Resource and Stormwater Inspectors, Plans Reviewers, Road and Utility Inspectors and Administrative Assistant.

The Development Services Division is composed of the following three branches:

1. The Plans Review Branch reviews engineering plans to ensure compliance with relevant County codes in the area of subdivisions, stormwater management, site development, road and /or utility plans.

2. The Sediment & Stormwater Management Branch is responsible for the development, management and execution of the Cecil County Erosion & Sediment Control and Stormwater Management programs. This branch ensures the effective administration of and compliance with the Cecil County Code and other applicable laws, regulations and standards.

3. The Construction Inspection Branch inspects private development (water, sewer, roads) for compliance.

News and Updates:

•  New Checklist for Joint Agency Review  Stormwater Management / Erosion and Sediment Control (.pdf)

• NEW - The Cecil County Stormwater Management Ordinance is proposed to be amended as follows:

Proposed Amendments to Cecil County Stormwater Management Ordinance (.pdf) 

•  The Development Services Division has recently released the following documents:

   Water and Sewer Design Guidelines draft for review (.pdf)