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How to apply for a building permit?
Where do I get the building permit application and what information is required?
How and what can I apply for via the ePermit Center?
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Agricultural Peservation
How many acres do I need to be eligible for the agricultural preservation program?
What is the agricultural land preservation program?
What are some of the benefits of putting a farm in the agricultural preservation program?
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Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Program
What is the critical area, and can I build there?
I am placing a shed and/or pool in my backyard. Is there anything that I need to do to comply with the critical area program?
I have dead trees in my backyard that are right next to the water. Can I remove them? How about the healthy trees that block my view?
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Construction & Development
What are the fees for construction?
What are the steps involved in Harford County's Development Process?
What is the process to create buildable lots?
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Development Process
What are the steps involved in Harford County's Development Process?
What is a Community Input Meeting?
What is the Development Advisory Committee DAC?
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Environment & Natural Resources
What is the Natural Resource District and how will it affect my property?
How can I determine if an area is NRD?
How far from a stream may I build and why are stream buffers necessary?
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Environmental Planning
What is the Natural Resource District, and how will it affect my property?
How can i determine if an area is a Natural Resource District?
How far from a stream may I build and why are stream buffers necessary?
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Floodplain Management Program
What is a floodplain? How does the floodplain affect my property?
My home is located in a floodplain area. What are Harford County’s regulations regarding development or redevelopment in the floodplain?
I was told that I need an elevation certificate. What is that form and who is qualified to complete the elevation certificate?
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Historic Preservation
What are the benefits of a Harford County Historic Landmark designation?
Can my property be a Harford County Historic Landmark?
How does a property become a designated County Historic Landmark?
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Transfer of Development Rights
What is the purpose of the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program?
Where can development rights be transferred from (sending areas)?
How many development rights can be transferred?
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Water Source Protection District
How can I find out if I live within a Water Source Protection District?
What are community and nontransient-noncommunity water systems?
My property is within a nontransient noncommunity water system district. Are there impervious surface restrictions on my property?
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Zoning
How can I find out the zoning and permitted uses on my property?
What are the zoning classifications?
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Zoning Administration
I don't agree with a decision on a permit or interpretation of a regulation made by a County agency. Is there a way I can appeal this decision?
When is a building permit/zoning certificate needed?
How long does it take to receive an approved permit?
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Zoning Enforcement
What are some typical residential zoning violations?
What are some typical commercial zoning violations?
What conditions do not constitute zoning violations?
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