Planning and Land Development

The Planning & Land Development Office consists of two separate divisions: Planning, Zoning & Licensing Division as well as the Permits and Inspection Division. The Planning, Zoning & Licensing Division handles all questions concerning zoning, licensing issues, subdivision, comprehensive planning, sensitive area regulations, land preservation, mapping, and census data. The Permits and Inspection Division handles all questions concerning building code administration, stormwater management, entrance permits, and sediment & erosion control. Click on the Division title within the table below to view each division's website.

John Nelson, Director

Planning, Zoning & Licensing Division
203 South Fourth Street, Room 210
Oakland MD 21550
(directions to office)

301-334-1920
(fax)301-334-5023
planninglanddevelopment@garrettcounty.org
Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30 - 4:30
Permits & Inspection Division
2008 Maryland Highway
Mountain Lake Park, MD 21550
(directions to office)
301-334-7470
(fax)301-334-7469
permitsandinspections@garrettcounty.org
Hours of Operation M-F 8:30 - 4:30
  Jim Torrington, Chief
Bill DeVore, Zoning Administrator Mary DiSimone, Planner I (Permits Administration)
Chad Fike, Planner I Bill Schefft, Building Codes Official
Deborah Carpenter, GIS Specialist Ed Glotfelty, Inspector
Dep.Patrick Kelly, Licensing & Enforcement Supervisor Rob Smith, Inspector
Mark Weber, Licensing & Enforcement Inspector Phil Crumley, Engineer Technician
  Reggie Breeding, Stormwater Management
Louise Weimer, Administrative Assistant Randy Storey, Soil Technician
  Jackie Piper, Administrative Assistant

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