Subdivision Administration
Subdivision Administrators:
John Nelson
Chad Fike
301-334-1920
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APPLICABILITY
The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, plats, sites or other division of land for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of building development constitutes a subdivision. The term subdivision shall also include a re-subdivision of land or the adjustment of existing lot lines. The Garrett County Subdivision Ordinance applies within all areas of the county except within the incorporated towns. If planning subdivision activity within the town limits of Accident, Grantsville, Friendsville, Oakland, Loch Lynn, Mt. Lake Park, Kitzmiller or Deer Park, please contact the appropriate town hall. The Accident Subdivision Ordinance can be viewed here.
APPLICATIONS
Subdivision applications are divided into three categories: lot line adjustment, minor subdivision or major subdivision. Links to the checklists of required information for each category can be found at the top of this page.
Lot line adjustment- A revision or deletion of one or more lot lines that does not create any new lots. Lot line adjustments may be approved and signed by the Planning Director.
Minor subdivision- A subdivision that results in a maximum total of 5 new residential lots and does not involve an extension or new segment of a road. Minor subdivisions may be approved and signed by the Planning Director.
Major subdivision- Any subdivision of land that does not qualify as a minor subdivision; including commercial lots, subdivisions of more than 5 residential lots, or lots that require extensions or new segments of a road. Applications for major subdivisions must be approved by the Garrett County Planning Commission at one of their regularly scheduled monthly meetings.
FEES
Lot line adjustments and minor subdivisions are $5.00 per lot and major subdivisions are $7.00 per lot.
PENALTIES
Pursuant to Article 13 of the Subdivision Ordinance, whoever being the owner or agent of the owner of any land located within a subdivision transfers or sells or agrees to sell or negotiate to sell any land by reference to or exhibition of or by other use of a plat of a subdivision, before the plat has been approved by the County Planning Commission and recorded and filed in the Office of the County Land Records Office, shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not less than $200 and not more than $1,000 in the discretion of the court, for each lot or parcel so transferred or sold or agreed or negotiated to be sold.
PURPOSE
Some of the purposes of the Garrett County Subdivision Ordinance are:
- Assisting in the orderly and efficient integration of subdivisions;
- Ensuring conformance of subdivision plans with the public improvements plans of the County;
- Ensuring sites suitable for building purposes and human habitation;
- Facilitating the efficient movement of traffic and avoiding traffic hazards and congestion;
- Securing equitable handling of all subdivision plans by providing uniform procedures and standards;
- Improving land records by establishing standards for surveys and plans;
Safeguarding the interests of the public, the homeowner, the subdivider and all municipalities.
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