Category Archives: planning and land development

Deadline Dates For “Grandfathering” Private Septic Systems Approaching

May. 10, 2012 The Board of Garrett County Commissioners has announced important deadline dates and explained some provisions of a new Maryland law, effective July 1, that will affect land development with on-site sewage disposal or septic systems throughout the … Continue reading

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Planning Dept. Provides Bldg. Permits Report

Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Nov. 18, 2010 Garrett County Department of Planning and Land Development staff members provided an update report on their recent activities and projects for the county commissioners on Tuesday. … Continue reading

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Garrett could make sprinkler system decision later this month

Just two contractors working in county authorized to installMegan MillerCumberland Times-News OAKLAND — The Garrett County Commission could decide as early as July 27 whether new homes built in the county should be required to contain automatic sprinkler systems. The … Continue reading

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Hearing Slated For Land Development Ordinances Drafts

Support the Republiucan Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Apr. 29, 2010 The Board of Garrett County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing concerning proposed revisions to three principal land development ordinances on Saturday, May 8, at 9 … Continue reading

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Planning Group Slates Hearing On Land Ordinances

Support the Republican Newspaper! Buy an online membership! The Garrett County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing concerning proposed revisions to three principal land development ordinances on Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Garrett College auditorium at 10 a.m. The … Continue reading

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