Permit Information

Application for a building permit should be made at least 48 hours in advance of starting the work. Contact Fruitland City Hall (410-548-2809) for more information required for the issuance of a permit. Stakes should be in place (or area marked) when making application for a permit for new structures or additions so that the building inspector can check setbacks prior to any work being done. Work described in any building permit must begin within 90 days from the date of issuance or said permit shall expire. If the work described in any building permit has not been substantially completed within one year of the date of issuance, said permit will expire and be canceled. Another permit must then be obtained.

NEEDED FOR NEW OR ALTERED STRUCTURES

SITE PLAN
Drawn to scale, showing property owner's name, location, dimensions of lot, location of proposed building or addition, and location of any existing structures on same lot. Indicate setbacks from all lot lines and from other structures on lot. The owner/contractor is responsible for meeting minimal setback requirements. Refer to Fruitland's zoning ordinance for property district regulations.

FLOOR PLAN
Include on floor plan the property owner's name and site location.  MD State Law requires an architectural seal on plans for commercial and industrial buildings.

OTHER PRIOR APPROVALS (if applicable)
Indoor Plumbing Permit (Wico. Co. Health Dept.)
Impact Fees (Wico. Co. Finance Dept.)
Stormwater Management (Wico. Co. Public Works)
Forest Conservation (Wico. Co. Planning Ofc.)
Soil Conservation (MD Dept. of Agriculture)

COLLECTIBLE FEES
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the permit fee, sewer and/or water tap installation fees (if any), impact fees (if any), and/or any other fees ordered collectible by the Fruitland City Council must be paid.

Note: For other than one or two-family dwellings or minor additions, contact Wicomico County Public Works for information and plan submittal guidelines concerning a fire code plan review. [Contact: Edward L. Torbert, Fire Safety Inspector (410) 548-4810] An architectural seal is required on plans for any commercial improvements.