LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

County Executive Alan McCarthy announced today that services currently delivered in three different departments will be combined and housed under one new department, to be called the Department of Land Use and Development Services. In accordance with this reorganization and consolidation, services provided by Planning & Zoning, Permits & Inspections and the plans review function of the Department of Public Works will all be combined as divisions within the new Department of Land Use and Development Services.

03/29/2017 11:33 AM

County Council Public Hearing

A public hearing will be held by the County Council of Cecil County on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building, The Elk Room, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD on the following Rezoning application:

03/15/2017 9:01 AM

County Council Enacts

Notice of Enactment On Tuesday March 3, 2017 Legislative Session Day 2017-05, the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Resolution No. 06-2017 Land Conveyance - Estate of Richard D. Mackie. A Resolution re-conveying land, easements and rights in and to, and retaining a right-of-maintenance over, that certain parcel

03/08/2017 12:09 PM

Poultry Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) - Executive Order 01-2017

County Executive Alan McCarthy is pleased to announce that he has signed Executive Order 01-2017, which requires that the Cecil Soil Conservation District consult with the Director of Planning & Zoning to obtain comments regarding the implementation of best management practices during review of applications for Confined Animal Feeding Operations (“CAFO”). A CAFO application includes a proposal to discharge manure, litter, or process wastewater as part of the overall concentrated animal feeding operation. A CAFO facility must be designed, constructed, operated, or maintained, such that a discharge to local surface waters will occur in strict compliance with State environmental laws and regulations.

03/03/2017 3:40 PM

Tier Map Advisory Committee Appointments by the County Executive

03/03/2017 10:35 AM

County Council Enacts

Notice of Enactment On Tuesday February 21, 2017 Legislative Session Day 2017-04, the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Resolution No. 07-2017 Appointment—Weed Control Advisory Committee. A Resolution to confirm the reappointments by the County Executive of Monty Johnson, Anthony Calao, William Ewing, Dave

02/23/2017 4:24 PM

RESCHEDULED County Council Public Hearing Notice

A public hearing will be held by the County Council of Cecil County on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building, The Elk Room, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD on the following Rezoning application:

02/10/2017 9:16 AM

County Council Enacts

On Tuesday February 7, 2017 Legislative Session Day 2017-03, the County Council of Cecil County enacted: Bill No. 2016-25 Amendment- Zoning Ordinance- Communications Towers. An Act to amend the Cecil County Zoning Ordinance, Article V, Part VIII, Section 115 Communications Towers in order to allow

02/10/2017 9:09 AM

News Release #17-08 - Cecil County Department of Public Works

Elkton, MD – The Maryland Quality Initiative (MdQI) named the environmental site design stormwater management project at Conowingo Elementary School as the winner of the 2017 Award of Excellence in the “Green/Sustainability/Environmental Award” category at its annual awards banquet held at the Baltimore Convention Center on January 26, 2017.

02/01/2017 11:09 AM

County Council Enacts

Notice of Enactment: On Tuesday January 17, 2017 Legislative Session Day 2017-02, the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Resolution No. 57-2016 Amendment - Master Water and Sewer Plan - Goals and Objectives. A Resolution to amend the Cecil County Master Water and Sewer Plan, Chapter 1, Section 1.2 Objectives for Water and Sewer Facilities and Services for the Land Use Districts , to add text

01/18/2017 1:42 PM

News Release 17-07 - Cecil County Department of Public Works

Elkton, MD – The Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT) has awarded a $75,000 Watershed Assistance Grant to Cecil County Government to fund the design of stormwater management projects to improve water quality at the Bohemia Manor Middle/High School and Charlestown Elementary School campuses. The County will provide $23,000 in matching funds and in-kind services.

01/11/2017

Local Business Initiative Committee

SURVEY OF LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Cecil County businesses are being encouraged to participate in a survey to determine how local government can increase the use of local businesses in economic development projects.

01/05/2017 11:45 AM

County Council Enacts

Notice of Enactment On Tuesday January 3, 2017 Legislative Session Day 2017-01, the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Bill No. 2016-23 Expedited Legislation - Budget Amendment - General Capital Project - Information Technology - Permitting System. An expedited Bill to amend the Annual Budget and Appropriation

01/04/2017 3:49 PM

County Council Public Hearing Notice

A public hearing will be held by the County Council of Cecil County on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building, The Elk Room, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD on the following Rezoning application:

12/22/2016 8:42 AM

County Council Enacts

On Tuesday December 20, 2016 Legislative Session Day 2016-22, the County Council of Cecil County Enacted: Resolution No. 56-2016 As Amended- Amendment - Comprehensive Plan - Tier Map. An Expedited Resolution to approve the modification of the Cecil County Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the 2012 Growth Tier Map by the State's deadline of December 31, 2016.

12/21/2016 2:47 PM

Best Available Technology Sewage System Regulation Changes

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has notified Cecil County Government that effective November 24, 2016, Best Available Technology (BAT) sewage systems will only be required for new construction or replacement systems in the Chesapeake Bay critical area. Once the new regulation becomes effective, any existing permit for a conventional sewage system outside the critical area could request a conventional tank to replace the BAT system specified in the plans. Applying for a revised plan will not be necessary. For more information regarding this regulatory change, please contact the Cecil County Department of Environmental Health at 410-996-5160.

11/18/2016 2:24 PM

Cecil County Awarded RMPIF Grant

11/17/2016 11:51 AM

County Council Public Hearing Notice

A public hearing will be held by the County Council of Cecil County on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building, The Elk Room, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD on the following Rezoning application:

11/01/2016 3:56 PM

County announces launch of NEW website

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website! After months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially announce the launch on October 17, 2016. The new site launch is available and the URL is www.ccgov.org Our goal with this new website is to provide our visitors an easier way to learn about Cecil County services, information, solutions and County attractions.

10/24/2016 1:36 PM

Council Work Session 10/25/16 CANCELLED

County Council of Cecil County has cancelled the October 25, 2016 work session meeting

10/21/2016 2:28 PM