Index: D
Dangerous animals
Day-care facilities
Decks
ยงย 224-1—
Adoption of 2015 standards; insertions, additions, deletions, changes.
ยงย 238-10—
Requirements in coastal high-hazard areas (V Zones) and Coastal A Zones.
278-12{24}—
USABLE LOT AREA
ยงย 278-46—
Lot and block standards.
ยงย 297-26—
General yard requirements.
297-128{64}—
LOT COVERAGE
297-128{68}—
MINOR INFRACTION
297-128{70}—
MODERATE INFRACTION
297-128{82}—
PERMANENT DISTURBANCE
297-128{108}—
STRUCTURE
ยงย 297-131—
Critical Area Buffer regulations.
ยงย 297-132—
Development standards.
ยงย 297-212—
Uses corresponding with Table of Permissible Uses.
ยงย 297-321—
Prohibited signs.
Demolition
ยงย 224-1—
Adoption of 2015 standards; insertions, additions, deletions, changes.
ยงย 260-3—
Noise exceeding measurable standards.
ยงย 260-4—
Exemptions.
ยงย 297-97—
Activity center zones.
ยงย 297-430—
Permits required.
297-521{1}—
ALTERATION
297-521{3}—
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
ยงย 297-523—
Powers and duties.
ยงย 297-525—
Application for certificate of approval and Commission review.
Density bonus
Department of Public Works
ยงย 234-4—
Authority designated for administration and issuance procedures.
ยงย 254-2—
Requirements and procedures to establish a credit account.
ยงย 287-1—
Route designated; posting of signs.
ยงย 287-6—
Snow emergency route schedule.
291-1{34}—
DEPARTMENT
291-1{90}—
PUBLIC WORKS
ยงย 291-20—
Water service regulations.
ยงย 291-29—
Cross-connection control program.
291-29D{15}—
CHARLES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW)
ยงย 291-36—
Sewer use regulations.
ยงย 291-56—
Allocation of reclaimed effluent supply.
ยงย 291-62—
Water mains.
Design standards
ยงย 274-23—
Minimum quantity control requirements.
ยงย 276-4—
Design controls.
ยงย 278-44—
General site design standards.
ยงย 278-46—
Lot and block standards.
ยงย 278-48—
Cluster subdivisions and planned developments.
ยงย 278-71—
Purpose.
ยงย 278-72—
Functional classification of roads.
ยงย 278-74—
General layout of roads.
ยงย 278-78—
General construction standards and specifications.
ยงย 278-83—
Reservation of land for right-of-way and other public purposes.
ยงย 278-90—
Purpose.
ยงย 297-91—
Commercial zones.
ยงย 297-95—
Core Mixed-Use Zones.
ยงย 297-97—
Activity center zones.
ยงย 297-99—
Hughesville Village Zone (HV)
ยงย 297-109—
Design guidelines and requirements.
ยงย 297-110—
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Zone.
ยงย 297-134—
Growth allocation (GA).
ยงย 297-212—
Uses corresponding with Table of Permissible Uses.
ยงย 297-224—
Review procedures for cluster developments.
ยงย 297-298—
General site design standards.
ยงย 297-356—
Sites affected.
Dining facilities
Dirt
Disability
ยงย 48-1—
Department established.
ยงย 54-9—
Determination and payment of benefits.
ยงย 125-4—
General regulations.
ยงย 130-1—
General regulations.
ยงย 148-1—
Policy statement.
ยงย 197-27—
Employee rights.
203-5{1}—
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
210-3{22}—
RETIRE
ยงย 210-16—
Discriminatory practices prohibited.
Ch 210 Art III—
Disability Pension Plan
ยงย 210-25—
Scope.
210-26{1}—
MEDICAL EVALUATOR
ยงย 210-27—
Disability Review Board.
ยงย 210-28—
Procedures for disability retirement review.
ยงย 210-29—
Disability Review Board hearing.
ยงย 210-30—
Postretirement obligations.
ยงย 271-3—
Membership.
ยงย 275-4—
Stormwater remediation fee.
ยงย 287-8—
Restrictions.
297-49E{79}—
GROUP HOME
ยงย 297-132—
Development standards.
ยงย 297-344—
Parking facilities for physically handicapped.
Disabled
ยงย 48-1—
Department established.
ยงย 54-9—
Determination and payment of benefits.
ยงย 125-4—
General regulations.
ยงย 130-1—
General regulations.
ยงย 148-1—
Policy statement.
ยงย 197-27—
Employee rights.
203-5{1}—
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
210-3{22}—
RETIRE
ยงย 210-16—
Discriminatory practices prohibited.
Ch 210 Art III—
Disability Pension Plan
ยงย 210-25—
Scope.
210-26{1}—
MEDICAL EVALUATOR
ยงย 210-27—
Disability Review Board.
ยงย 210-28—
Procedures for disability retirement review.
ยงย 210-29—
Disability Review Board hearing.
ยงย 210-30—
Postretirement obligations.
ยงย 271-3—
Membership.
ยงย 275-4—
Stormwater remediation fee.
ยงย 287-8—
Restrictions.
297-49E{79}—
GROUP HOME
ยงย 297-132—
Development standards.
ยงย 297-344—
Parking facilities for physically handicapped.
Disabled persons
Disclosure
ยงย 27-4—
Statement of contributions.
ยงย 170-4—
Administration by County Ethics Commission.
ยงย 170-5—
Prohibited conduct and interests.
ยงย 170-6—
Financial disclosure by local elected officials and candidates to be local elected officials, officials and employees.
ยงย 170-7—
Financial disclosure by members of Boards and Commissions.
ยงย 210-28—
Procedures for disability retirement review.
ยงย 226-11—
Reports and records.
ยงย 235-1—
Finding and policy.
ยงย 235-5—
Right to farm notice and real estate transfer disclosure.
ยงย 297-212—
Uses corresponding with Table of Permissible Uses.
ยงย DL-1—
Disposition of legislation.
Discrimination
ยงย 148-1—
Policy statement.
ยงย 148-3—
Legal mandates.
ยงย 148-5—
Responsibilities for implementing policy.
ยงย 148-6—
Programs for fiscal year 1982.
ยงย 197-19—
Policy statement.
ยงย 210-16—
Discriminatory practices prohibited.
ยงย 226-16—
Rights of individuals protected.
ยงย 271-5—
Responsibilities of club leaders.
ยงย 271-6—
Organization of senior citizens clubs.
ยงย 297-132—
Development standards.
Disorderly conduct
Dogs
ยงย 27-11—
Disposition of dog license funds; licensing requirements.
Ch 230—
Dogs and Other Animals
230-2{2}—
ANIMAL
230-2{12}—
COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENT
230-2{16}—
DANGEROUS ANIMAL
230-2{17}—
DOMESTIC ANIMAL
230-2{20}—
GUARD DOG
230-2{21}—
GUARD DOG TRAINING CENTER
ยงย 230-8—
Cruelty.
ยงย 230-9—
Rabies prevention.
ยงย 230-10—
Licensing.
ยงย 230-11—
Animal care.
ยงย 230-12—
Animal at large.
ยงย 230-12.1—
Female in season.
ยงย 230-12.5—
Dangerous and/or vicious animals and potentially dangerous animals.
ยงย 230-12.6—
Impoundment; redemption; adoption.
Ch 230 Art II—
Dogs at Large in Lynnbrook Subdivision
ยงย 230-13—
Running at large prohibited.
ยงย 230-14—
Confinement required.
ยงย 230-15—
Applicability of County regulations.
ยงย 230-16—
Violations and penalties.
297-49E{37}—
COMMUNITY DOG PARK
ยงย 297-212—
Uses corresponding with Table of Permissible Uses.
ยงย DL-1—
Disposition of legislation.
Drainage
Ch 17—
Building Projects
Ch 97—
Planning and Growth Management, Department of; Facilities, Department of
ยงย 97-1—
Administrative procedures and general regulations for the operation and maintenance of County water and sewer systems.
Ch 104—
Roads and Bridges
ยงย 104-3—
(Reserved)
ยงย 104-9—
General requirements; annual benefit assessments.
ยงย 104-13—
Appeals.
Ch 119—
Self-Liquidating Projects
Ch 122—
Sewers and Drainage Systems
Ch 122 Art II—
Drainage Systems; Benefit Assessments
ยงย 122-5—
Construction and improvements authorized; prerequisites; costs.
ยงย 122-11—
Drainage facilities along public ways.
Ch 130—
Trailers and Trailer Parks
ยงย 130-1—
General regulations.
ยงย 224-1—
Adoption of 2015 standards; insertions, additions, deletions, changes.
ยงย 224-3—
Additional provisions.
ยงย 226-7—
Design and construction.
Ch 238—
Flood Damage Control
ยงย 238-2—
Applications for construction in flood hazard areas.
ยงย 238-3—
Subdivision applications.
ยงย 238-5—
General provisions.
238-6{34}—
FLOOD ZONE
238-6{60}—
UNMAPPED FLOODPLAINS
238-6{64}—
WATERS OF THE STATE
ยงย 238-7—
Administration.
ยงย 238-8—
Requirements in flood hazard areas.
ยงย 238-9—
Requirements in flood hazard areas (A Zones) that are not coastal high-hazard or Coastal A Zones.
ยงย 238-10—
Requirements in coastal high-hazard areas (V Zones) and Coastal A Zones.
244-2{18}—
DRAINAGE AREA
244-2{29}—
FINAL COMPLETION ACCEPTANCE
244-2{61}—
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION ACCEPTANCE
244-2{65}—
WATERSHED
ยงย 244-7—
Contents of plan.
ยงย 244-10—
Minimum application data required.
ยงย 244-11—
General technical requirements.
ยงย 244-14—
Permit conditions.
ยงย 244-20—
Exceptions to permit requirement.
ยงย 244-26—
Notifications to inspect sediment and erosion control and grading operations.
ยงย 244-32—
Engineering reports.
ยงย 244-33—
Final reports.
Ch 257—
Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Courts
ยงย 257-5—
General standards for trailer camps.
274-6{36}—
DRAINAGE AREA
274-6{76}—
POINT OF INVESTIGATION
274-6{78}—
PRELIMINARY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT APPROVAL
274-6{107}—
STORM DRAINAGE ORDINANCE
274-6{116}—
SURFACE WATERS
274-6{123}—
WATERSHED
ยงย 274-14—
Specific requirements for quantity control waivers under watershed management plan.
ยงย 274-23—
Minimum quantity control requirements.
ยงย 274-24—
Stormwater management measures.
ยงย 274-25—
Additional stormwater management requirements.
ยงย 274-28—
Contents and submission of concept, site and final plans.
ยงย 274-30—
Additional plan information.
ยงย 274-46—
Inspection reports and records.
ยงย 274-48—
Developer's responsibilities.
ยงย 274-50—
Testing.
ยงย 274-54—
Inspections.
Ch 276—
Streets, Roads and Sidewalks
ยงย 276-5—
Horizontal and vertical alignment.
Ch 276 Art IV—
Drainage
ยงย 276-17—
Storm drainage.
ยงย 276-22—
Road plans.
ยงย 276-27—
Inspection and acceptance.
ยงย 276-35—
Privately owned structures.
Ch 278—
Subdivision Regulations
ยงย 278-17—
Minor subdivisions.
ยงย 278-23—
Major subdivision applications review stages.
ยงย 278-44—
General site design standards.
ยงย 278-46—
Lot and block standards.
ยงย 278-73—
Coordination with surrounding roads, sidewalks and trails.
ยงย 278-74—
General layout of roads.
ยงย 278-84—
Regulations of reservation; taxes.
Ch 291—
Water and Sewers
291-1{18}—
BUILDING DRAIN
ยงย 291-7—
Fee assessment authority.
291-29D{27}—
GRADE
ยงย 291-38—
Preparation of plans.
ยงย 291-63—
Minimum design guidelines and requirements for water facilities.
ยงย 291-64—
Sewer mains.
ยงย 291-65—
Minimum design guidelines and requirements for wastewater pumping stations and related facilities.
297-128{35}—
EXCESS STORMWATER RUNOFF
297-128{73}—
NATURAL FEATURES
ยงย 297-131—
Critical Area Buffer regulations.
ยงย 297-132—
Development standards.
ยงย 297-154—
Permitted activity in road buffer before and after development.
ยงย 297-174—
Permitted uses.
ยงย 297-212—
Uses corresponding with Table of Permissible Uses.
ยงย 297-298—
General site design standards.
ยงย 297-341—
Satellite parking.
ยงย 297-344—
Parking facilities for physically handicapped.
ยงย 297-415—
Special exceptions.
ยงย DL-1—
Disposition of legislation.
Drive-through restaurants
Driveways
ยงย 130-1—
General regulations.
ยงย 238-8—
Requirements in flood hazard areas.
ยงย 244-10—
Minimum application data required.
ยงย 244-11—
General technical requirements.
ยงย 257-5—
General standards for trailer camps.
275-2{3}—
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
276-2{5}—
DRIVEWAY
276-2{7}—
ENTRANCE
276-2{17}—
PRIVATE ROADS AND PRIVATE DRIVES
ยงย 276-3—
Introduction.
ยงย 276-9—
Off-street parking lots.
ยงย 276-15—
Access management for County roads.
ยงย 276-35—
Privately owned structures.
ยงย 278-46—
Lot and block standards.
ยงย 278-72—
Functional classification of roads.
ยงย 278-74—
General layout of roads.
ยงย 278-79—
Access to public roads.
ยงย 287-8—
Restrictions.
ยงย 291-62—
Water mains.
ยงย 291-64—
Sewer mains.
ยงย 297-26—
General yard requirements.
ยงย 297-29—
Accessory uses and structures.
297-49E{34}—
CIRCULATION AREA
297-49E{49}—
DRIVEWAY, ACCESS
297-49E{50}—
DRIVEWAY, PARKING
297-49E{174}—
ROAD, MARGINAL ACCESS
ยงย 297-97—
Activity center zones.
ยงย 297-99—
Hughesville Village Zone (HV)
ยงย 297-108—
Planned Manufactured Home Park (PMH) Zone.
297-128{30}—
DRIVEWAY
297-128{64}—
LOT COVERAGE
297-128{96}—
ROAD
ยงย 297-132—
Development standards.
ยงย 297-154—
Permitted activity in road buffer before and after development.
ยงย 297-212—
Uses corresponding with Table of Permissible Uses.
ยงย 297-301—
Road and sidewalk requirements in subdivided and unsubdivided developments.
ยงย 297-302—
Access standards for arterial roads.
ยงย 297-336—
Parking space dimensions.
ยงย 297-337—
Required widths of aisles and driveways.
ยงย 297-338—
General design requirements.
ยงย 297-339—
Parking area surfaces.
ยงย 297-344—
Parking facilities for physically handicapped.
ยงย 297-358—
Perimeter landscaping.
297-521{2}—
APPURTENANCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS
Drugs
ยงย 5-1—
Statement of purpose and policy.
ยงย 79-10—
Denial or revocation of license.
Ch 164—
Drug Enforcement and Education Special Reserve Fund
ยงย 164-1—
Revenue fund.
ยงย 164-2—
Purpose of fund.
ยงย 164-4—
Appropriation of fund.
ยงย 197-15—
Disciplinary measures.
ยงย 211-2—
Functions.
ยงย 211-3—
Membership; terms of office.
281-22A{2}—
FALLEN RESCUE WORKER
297-49E{81}—
HALFWAY HOUSE
ยงย DL-1—
Disposition of legislation.
Dumps and dumping
Dumpsters
Dust
ยงย 218-8—
General equipment and sanitation requirements.
ยงย 235-1—
Finding and policy.
235-2{4}—
AIRCRAFT
ยงย 244-14—
Permit conditions.
ยงย 297-29—
Accessory uses and structures.
ยงย 297-132—
Development standards.
ยงย 297-212—
Uses corresponding with Table of Permissible Uses.
ยงย 297-339—
Parking area surfaces.
ยงย 297-415—
Special exceptions.
Duties
ยงย 1-16—
Code book to be kept up-to-date.
ยงย 21-1—
Appointment of law clerks.
ยงย 27-2—
Salaries and compensation; business hours established; reimbursement for expenses.
ยงย 27-6—
Clerk to the County Commissioners.
ยงย 27-7—
Annual levy authorized for Circuit Court personnel and expenses; penalty provisions.
ยงย 37-1—
General provisions; rules and regulations; violations and penalties.
ยงย 45-1—
Right to enact ordinances; duties; hearings.
ยงย 48-1—
Department established.
ยงย 48-2—
Treasury Division.
ยงย 54-7—
Board membership; terms; powers and duties.
ยงย 54-9—
Determination and payment of benefits.
ยงย 54-11—
Benefit qualification determined by point system; program funding.
ยงย 62-5—
Powers and duties.
ยงย 67-2—
Licensing and application requirements for door-to-door salesmen; violations and penalties.
ยงย 75-1—
General regulations for the establishment of public landing facilities.
ยงย 79-2—
Scope.
ยงย 79-13—
Operation of massage establishments.
ยงย 79-14—
Inspections.
ยงย 85-7—
Clerk to the Nuisance Abatement Board.
ยงย 97-1—
Administrative procedures and general regulations for the operation and maintenance of County water and sewer systems.
ยงย 100-1—
County's powers and duties.
ยงย 119-1—
Powers and authority of County Commissioners enumerated.
ยงย 119-3—
Revenue bonds authorized; general regulations.
ยงย 119-4—
Authorizing resolution provisions; applicability to contracts.
ยงย 119-8—
Trust indentures.
ยงย 119-9—
Default in payments; subsequent action.
ยงย 125-4—
General regulations.
ยงย 127-13—
Duty to prevent smoking in certain areas.
ยงย 130-1—
General regulations.
170-3{3}—
COMPENSATION
ยงย 170-4—
Administration by County Ethics Commission.
ยงย 170-5—
Prohibited conduct and interests.
ยงย 170-7—
Financial disclosure by members of Boards and Commissions.
ยงย 170-8—
Lobbying.
ยงย 178-6—
Powers and duties.
ยงย 185-1—
Declaration of indemnification.
185-2{3}—
EMPLOYEE
185-2{4}—
PERFORMANCE OF DUTY
ยงย 185-7—
Assignments prohibited.
ยงย 187-2—
Powers and duties.
ยงย 190-4—
Charles County Scholarship Committee.
ยงย 197-1—
Work hours; normal office hours.
ยงย 197-5—
Sick leave regulations.
ยงย 197-12—
Jury duty.
ยงย 197-15—
Disciplinary measures.
ยงย 197-17—
Appeal procedures.
ยงย 197-28—
Management rights.
ยงย 208-3—
Powers and duties.
210-3{3}—
CLASSIFICATION
210-3{14}—
POSITION
210-3{15}—
POSITION DESCRIPTION
210-3{19}—
RECLASSIFICATION
ยงย 210-5—
Director of Administrative Services.
ยงย 210-12—
Dismissal, demotion and suspension.
ยงย 210-14—
Pay plan.
ยงย 210-28—
Procedures for disability retirement review.
ยงย 210-29—
Disability Review Board hearing.
ยงย 211-6—
Powers and duties of officers.
216-2{6}—
ALARM REVIEW BOARD
ยงย 216-18—
Alarm Review Board.
ยงย 216-21—
Violations and penalties.
ยงย 226-1—
General provisions.
ยงย 226-3—
Franchise requirements; effect on other laws.
ยงย 226-12—
Insurance, surety and indemnification.
ยงย 226-13—
Performance guarantees; penalties.
ยงย 226-17—
Administration.
ยงย 226-18—
Liabilities; rights and remedies; antennas; calculation of time; severability.
ยงย 230-3—
Duties of animal owners or custodians.
ยงย 230-4—
Animal Matters Hearing Board.
ยงย 230-6—
Animal Control Officer.
ยงย 230-7—
Powers and duties of the Tri-County Animal Shelter (TCAS).
ยงย 230-8—
Cruelty.
ยงย 230-9—
Rabies prevention.
ยงย 230-11—
Animal care.
235-2{4}—
AIRCRAFT
ยงย 238-7—
Administration.
ยงย 245-10—
Violations and penalties.
ยงย 257-10—
Maintenance and preservation of camp register.
ยงย 257-18—
Violations and penalties.
ยงย 271-5—
Responsibilities of club leaders.
ยงย 276-27—
Inspection and acceptance.
ยงย 278-101—
Powers and Duties of Planning Commission.
281-22A{2}—
FALLEN RESCUE WORKER
ยงย 287-24—
Application; information required; signature required.
291-1{117}—
SUPERINTENDENT
ยงย 291-8—
Power and duties of Department of Planning and Growth Management.
ยงย 291-29—
Cross-connection control program.
ยงย 291-36—
Sewer use regulations.
ยงย 291-63—
Minimum design guidelines and requirements for water facilities.
ยงย 291-65—
Minimum design guidelines and requirements for wastewater pumping stations and related facilities.
ยงย 297-4—
Violations and penalties.
ยงย 297-212—
Uses corresponding with Table of Permissible Uses.
297-278{1}—
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD OF CHARLES COUNTY
ยงย 297-397—
Powers and duties.
ยงย 297-409—
Powers and duties.
ยงย 297-429—
Authority; powers and duties.
ยงย 297-522—
Historic Preservation Commission.
ยงย 297-523—
Powers and duties.