Building Permit Requirements
What is Needed To Apply For A Demolition Permit?
- Demolition Application form
- Site plan drawn scale of 1" = 40', a sample site plan is available at the Planning Office
To obtain a building permit, the following items must be submitted:
- Building Application form (For information on how to complete, please refer to: Application instructions)
- Two sets of construction plans (Three sets are required for additions and renovations)
- Site plan drawn scale of 1" = 40', a sample site plan is available at the Planning Office
- Any applicable fees. For the Planning and Zoning fee schedule, click here. Health Department, sediment control and stormwater fees may also be required.
To obtain a logging permit, the follow items must be submitted:
For more information on the permit fees and forms that may be required in addition to the Building Permit Application, please see the checklists below:
- Accessory Building Checklist
- Accessory Building Footing Foundation Details
- Residential Addition, Renovation, Deck, Porch and Breezeway Checklist
- New Single-Family Dwelling Checklist
- New Single-Family Dwelling in the Critical Area Checklist
- Pier Checklist
- Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Checklist
- Solar Panels Checklist
Supplementary forms:
- Lot Coverage Checklist
- Buffer Enhancement Plan
- Standard Stormwater Management Plan
- Standard Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
What Building Codes are Used?
Effective May 29, 2023
- 2021 IRC
- NFPA 70 National Electrical Code Handbook 2017
- NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2018
- 2021 IECC International Energy Conservation Code
- 2021 International Plumbing Code
- 2021 IBC
- NFPA 1 Fire Code 2018
- 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
Where Do I Submit These Items?
The application and attachments should be submitted to:
Kent County Department of Planning & Zoning
County Government Center
400 High Street
Chestertown, Maryland 21620
If you have any questions, please call the Planning and Zoning Department at (410) 778-7423 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday or fax at 410-810-2932.