City of Laurel, Maryland

The permitting process for commercial and new residential development projects is generally more complex than the process for residential home improvement projects.  As such, it is recommended that applicants contact staff to ensure that all the necessary permits and documents are submitted.  The checklists below are provided as a guide.  For a permit fee schedule click here. 

 New Commercial Construction

• Grading Permit Application
  Bond Required and “Green Stamp” Plans from P.G. County Soil Conservation District (Cost estimate required.  Must be sealed and on engineer’s letterhead)
• Sitework Permit Application
  Cost estimate required.  Must be sealed and on engineer’s letterhead. Bond Required. Electronic copy of approved site plan  (CAD Format and submitted on CD)
• Fire and Life Safety Review Application
  (Payment due at time of application)
• Building Permit Application
• Use and Occupancy Permit Application
  Payment due at time of application
• Electrical Plan Review Form
  Fee is: $90 per hour/2 hr. minimum. (Payment due at time of building permit application)
• Electrical Permit Application
  Usually applied for separately by Electrician.
• Five (5) complete sets of Signed and Sealed Plans
  with electronic copy of plans (CAD Format)
• Subsurface Utility Engineering Plans
• Mechanical Permit Application
  Usually applied for separately by Mechanical Contractor.
• R-O-W Permit Application
  Cost estimate required.  Must be sealed and on engineer’s letterhead. Bond Required. See Right-of-Way Checklist below.
• Prince George’s County Storm Water Management Approved Plans
• ADA Checklist
• DPW&T- Access/Street Construction Approved Plans and Permit (If entrance is a Prince George’s County road)
  **OR**
  SHA-Access Permit (If entrance is a State Highway)
• WSSC Approved Water and Sewer Plans/Permit
• Fully Executed easements (if applicable)
• City of Laurel Burglar Alarm Application (If business has a burglar alarm, this application is required)

Note: If the building will be used for a restaurant or a business selling any type of food, install of a public pool, or nursing home facility -- the applicant must submit plans to Prince George’s County Health Department for approval. (Copy of Use and Occupancy Permit is faxed to the County by this office)

Tenant Fit-Up

• Life Safety Review Application
  (Payment due at time of application)
• Building Permit Application
  Minimum filing fee must be submitted with application.
• Use and Occupancy Permit Application
  Payment due at time of application. A letter from the property owner stating that they give permission for the building to be used for the proposed use must be submitted with the application. The letter must include the address of the property.
• Electrical Plan Review Form
  Fee is: $90 per hour/1 hr. minimum. (Payment due at time of building permit application)
• Electrical Permit Application
  Usually applied for separately by Electrician.
• Mechanical Permit Application
  (If HVAC Units are being replaced)
• Four (4) complete sets of Signed and Sealed Plans
  Electronic copy of plans with floor plan layout must be submitted in CAD format and must be on CD.
• City of Laurel Burglar Alarm Application (If business has a burglar alarm, this application is required)

Note: If the building is for a restaurant or a business selling any type of food, install of a public pool, or nursing home facility -- the applicant must submit plans to Prince George’s County Health Department for approval. (Copy of Use and Occupancy Permit is faxed to the County by this office)

Right-of-Way Permits (Commercial/New Residential)

• Application for Work in the Public Right-of-Way
• Three (3) complete sets of Signed and Sealed Plans
• Two (2) copies of Site Plan
• Sealed Cost Estimate on engineer’s letterhead
  For review and approval of the Director of Public Works and Deputy Director of Community Planning. Please note that an original with original seal is required. Cost estimate must be dated.
• Performance or Permit Bond
  If cost estimate is reviewed and accepted.

New Residential Subdivision Development/
Individual Lot Development Permit

• Three (3) copies of Site Plan
• Grading Permit Application
• Sitework Permit Application
  For subdivision development only.
• Building Permit Application
• Electrical Plan Review Form
  Fee is: $90 per hour/2 hr. minimum. (Payment due at time of “Plans on file” submission by builder)
• Use and Occupancy Permit Application
  Payment due at time of application.
• Sprinkler System Permit Application
  Usually applied for separately by sprinkler contractor and must be paid at time of application.
• Four (4) complete sets of Signed and Sealed Plans
  Most large developments have already had house type plans submitted and approved and would be allowed to apply for building permits with “plans on file”.
• Value of Construction Breakdown

Note: All permits for new residential construction must be paid for at the time of application. City of Laurel Impact Fees and Home Builder Guaranty Fund Fee must be paid at the time of building permit application.  The School Facilities Surcharge must be paid on a separate check. Prince George’s County Public Safety Surcharge must be paid at time of application and must be on a separate check. 

DEMOLITION PERMITS

• Demolition Permit Application
• Utility Cut-off Letters
  All demolition permit applications MUST be accompanied by cut-off letters from all major utilities.  These include, but are not limited to, the following: BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric), WSSC (Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission), Comcast telephone and/or cable, and Verizon telephone and/or cable.
• Demolition Plan, three (3) copies

Note: Demolitions of buildings in the Historic District require Historic District Commission approval

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