TOWN OF PITTSVILLE

FEE SCHEDULE

Effective July 1, 2022

Water Service billed per quarter

A)  Residential: $ 83.38

B)  Commercial: $ 114.57

C)  Institutional: $ 145.76

D)  Industrial: $ 176.95

Sewer Service billed per quarter

A)  Residential: $ 88.52

B)  Commercial: $ 132.78

C)  Institutional: $ 177.04

D)  Industrial: $ 221.30

Water Availability of Use Fee billed per quarter

A)  Residential; $ 41.69

B)  Commercial: $ 57.29

C)  Institutional: $ 72.88

D)  Industrial: $ 88.48

Sewer Availability of Use Fee billed per quarter

A)  Residential: $ 44.26

B)  Commercial: $ 66.39

C)  Institutional: $ 88.52

C)  Industrial: $ 110.65

Bay Restoration Fee billed per quarter: $15.00

Water Footage: $.68 per foot per year

Water Footage/Agricultural: $.20 per foot per year

Water Development: $.40 per foot per year

Sewer Footage: $. 40 per foot per year

Sewer Developmental: $.40 per foot per year

Water Meter Testing: $25.00

Connection Fees: Water: $1,500.00       Sewer: $1,500.00

Utility Impact Fee: Water: $7,500.00 Sewer: $7,500.00

Fire Suppressant Materials/Inspection: $1,500.00

Sewer Clean out Repair (including parts): $100.00

Water Lid Replacement: $100.00 plus parts

New Water Service Turn On: $25.00

Water Service Turn Off: $25.00

Returned Check Fee: $50.00

Copies of Information w/research: $1.00 per copy

Copies of Public Meeting Tapes: $25.00

Rezoning Application: $500.00

Board of Appeals Applications: $250.00

Business Licenses: $25.00

Yard Sale Permits: $10.00

Building Permits: 1% of total Cost of Construction (except sheds, pools, decks, fences whereby minimum fee is $25.00 or 1% of total construction cost whichever is greater)

Municipal Infraction Fines: $200.00

Real Estate Tax Rate: $.28 per $100 of assessed value

Personal Property Tax Rate: $.90 per $100 of assessed value

Real Estate/Personal Property Tax Interest: 1.5% per month

Site Plan Application:  $250.00 plus initial escrow deposit of $1000.00

Minor Subdivision:      $500.00 plus initial escrow deposit of $1000.00

Major Subdivision:     $1000.00 plus initial escrow deposit of $1500.00

Trash Removal Services Fee:  $37.50 per quarter

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ALERT!!!

DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT

During the Public Comments portion of the recently held Town Commissioners meeting on  June 27, 2022, there was questions regarding the Town’s policy on Municipal Code Enforcement. As the Town Manager responsible for enforcement of the Municipal Code, I wanted to clarify the Town’s Municipal Code Enforcement Policy for all our citizen residents.

First, since as a Town Manager/Circuit Rider I have additional responsibilities in other towns, I am not available every day in Pittsville. Several years ago, I took on the extra duties as the Town Code Enforcement Officer which also involves Planning/Zoning Code matters, Building Permit Applications, Fowl Applications, and Site Plan/Subdivision reviews to assist the Town’s Planning/Zoning Commission in their obligations.

Because of my limited time in Pittsville, I have requested that every town employee, as they perform their regular duties in town, also report to the Town Hall any possible or potential violation within the Town Code so I, as the Code Enforcement Officer, can address it. Thus, every town employee becomes an extension of the Department of Code Enforcement and “if they see something, they are to say something”.

This policy has worked very well during the past few years and the Town has had very few major issues in enforcing the Municipal Code. Every potential violation or citizen complaint is verified by the Code Enforcement Officer before “violation letters” are sent out.

In closing, on behalf of the Town Commissioners, I want to thank all our citizen residents for their cooperation in complying with Municipal Town Code. Should anyone have further questions regarding this policy, I will be more than happy to discuss and further clarify or explain.

REMEMBER!!!

The Town DOES require Building Permits for most construction projects and would be best that individuals contact the Town Hall before commencing any work. Also, one of the biggest code violations is for high grass!  Grass and weeds MORE THAN TWELVE (12) INCHES are considered a Public Nuisance and thus a Municipal Violation subject to a Municipal Infraction and Fine!

Click here to view the Final Zoning Ordinance.

The Town of Pittsville website has moved!

The official town website has moved to pittsvillemd.gov. Please take a moment to update any bookmarks or favorites you may be using to access the site. The town office staff can now be reached by emailing [email protected]. We look forward to serving you!

DRAFT NEW ZONING CODE & ZONING MAP

The Town of Pittsville’s Planning/Zoning Commission held a public information meeting on 3 Feb 22 at the town Hall to present to the public for their input the draft new zoning code & draft zoning map that has been in the process for months.

Before any further consideration of the draft zoning code & draft  zoning map is recommended to the Town Commissioners of Pittsville, the comment period for the public is extended until COB 17 Feb 22. Should anyone who was at the public information meeting held on 3 Feb 22, or could not attend said meeting, if you so desire you can visit the Town Hall during normal business hours to review the draft zoning code & draft zoning map and provide written comments before COB 17 Feb 22.

Should any interested citizens have questions, call Town Hall at 410-835-8872.

PROPOSED/DRAFT ZONING CODE & ZONING MAP

Please be advised that the Town of Pittsville’s Planning/Zoning Commission along with our Planning Consultant have worked for several months developing, discussing and drafting a new zoning code and comprehensive zoning map to complement the Town’s updated comprehensive plan.

Before further consideration of approval by the members of the Planning /Commission to be eventually forward to the Town Commissioners for final adoption, the Town is holding a “PUBLIC INFORMATION” meeting on 3 Feb 22 at Town Hall commencing at 7:00 pm to present the draft zoning code and comprehensive zoning map to interested citizens/residents of the Town.

Copies of the drafted zoning code, comprehensive zoning map, and summary of key proposals of the work are available for review prior to the public information meeting at Town Hall during normal business hours.