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Development Review
The City's Engineering Specialist administers and coordinates the review of planning and public works plans to ensure compliance with appropriate governmental and regulatory requirements. The Engineering Specialist also provides information to citizens, developers, and others regarding the City's review and approval processes, design and construction criteria, and other related information.
Site Plan Development Review Process
- Pre-application meeting with Carroll County
- Plan Submittal and Electronic Submittal with Plan Submittal Application and Fee
- May require an approved Water Allocation application
- Once all agencies have given approval, the project may go before the Planning & Zoning Commission for recommendation
- Public Works Agreement (PWA) and any required Deeds are approved by the Mayor & Common Council
- Surety Bond is established by using Construction Estimate from the Developer, and must be stated on the Contractor's letterhead to establish Surety Bond to be posted
- City Inspection Fee is 4.5% of all items inspected by the City
- Once the Site Development Plans are approved by all City and County agencies, the Mylars are required to begin the signature process
- Before the building permit is approved by the City, all of the following items are required:
- Approved PWA and any required Deeds approved by Mayor & Common Council
- Bond posted
- Inspection fees paid
- Benefit Assessment fees paid
- As-Built [red line] Mylars are required to be stamped
- As-Built Storm Water Management submittals are required by Carroll County for approval
- As-Built Digital Submission is required by City GIS Department
- Bond Releases require a submittal request
- Road Beds require a Deed
- Storm Water Management facilities require a Deed plus a 10-year maintenance fee
Standard Details & Specifications
- Standard Detail Sheets: Standard Details for roadway, water, and sewer improvements are usually required to be included with plan submittals.
- Standard Specifications: This book contains the City's standard specifications for installation of public utility, road, and storm drain systems. Contact Senior Engineer, Mike Matov via Email.
- Landscape Manual and Continued Landscape Manual: The purpose of the Landscape Manual is to preserve, protect, and improve the public health and general welfare by promoting the environmental and public benefits of landscaping. Any persons seeking to obtain an approval from the City for a planned development must submit a Landscape Plan that meets the standards and criteria contained in this manual.
Development Design Criteria
Checklist to Accompany Plans for Review
- Commercial, Industrial, Apartments and Condominiums
- Preliminary Plan (e-form)
- Road, Storm Drains and Grading
- Public Water and Sewer Plans (e-form)
Standard General Notes Add to Plan Set
- For Projects WITHIN City Boundaries
- For Projects OUTSIDE City Boundaries (in County)
- For Projects with Service Connections ONLY
- For All Projects Having Public Main Construction
Water Demand & Meter Information
City Standard Signature Blocks
Contact Us
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Community Planning & Development Department
45 W Main St
Westminster, MD 21157
Ph: 410-848-9002