Starting July 3, 2023 Cecil County will be using OpenGov, a new online permitting and inspections service.
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CLICK HERE to create an OPENGOV account and/or apply for a permit or submit for a plan review.

 

Visitor Information

Effective Wednesday, June 16, 2021, the Department of Land Use and Development Services will be open for transactional business only (i.e. applying for a permit, dropping off plans, picking up permits/plans, etc.).  Transactional business will take place in the first floor lobby of the County Administration Building. 

Visitors with other business requests are required to call ahead to make an appointment. 

To make an appointment please call:

  • 410-996-5235 for the Division of Permits & Inspections;
  • 410-996-5220 for the Division of Planning & Zoning;
  • 410-996-5225 for the Development Plans Review Division; or
  • 410-996-5230 for the Water & Sewer Planning Division.

Departmental fax numbers are 800-430-3829 (Planning & Zoning, Water & Sewer and Plans Review) and 866-655-3071 (Permits and Inspections).  Individuals with general questions and/or concerns are also encouraged to e-mail DLUDS@ccgov.org.

There is a plethora of land use related information on our website including maps, regulations, applications and various forms.  Our online GIS application is also available to you at Cecilmaps.org. 

Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to provide excellent customer service to the residents, businesses, and property owners of Cecil County!

Overview

Since April 2017, the Department of Land Use and Development Services combines the former Office of Planning & Zoning, Office of Permits & inspections, and the Plans Review Branch of the Department of Public Works into one unit. 

This reorganization created greater efficiency in the plans review and permitting processes, and for detailed information about the Department's divisions, please use the links to the left.  In general, the divisions' responsibilities are as follows:

Permits & Inspections - P&I provides permitting, inspection and building code enforcement services.  Information regarding the application, issuance, and day to day status of numerous types of permits can be obtained by contacting P&I at 410-996-5235.  This division also conducts field inspections consistent with the applicable adopted codes.  

Planning & Zoning - P&Z coordinates major and minor subdivision review, administers the forest conservation act, oversees the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area and floodplain management programs, and ensures that all land use activity is done in conformance with the Cecil County Zoning Ordinance.  In general, P&Z ensures that the goals and objectives of the County's Comprehensive Plan are implemented.   

Development Plans Review - The development plans review division evaluates grading permits, stormwater management plans, and infrastructure plans (i.e. roads, storm drains, water, and wastewater).