Planning & Land Management Division
The Department of Community Development Planning & Land Management Division regulates:
- Zoning Administration
- Subdivision Administration
- Transient Vacation Rental Unit Administration
- Licensing Issues
- Land Preservation
- Sensitive Areas Regulation
- Comprehensive Planning and Mapping Services
Primary Functions
- maintain, update and implement the County's Comprehensive Development Plan with the direction of the County Planning Commission
- prepare studies and assist the County Commissioners in developing policies with regard to land use, transportation, population forecasts (Census) and proposed regulations.
- review re-zoning requests and
- coordinate with State, local and Federal agencies to fulfill implementation of policies and funding opportunities.
Staff
Steve Kelley
Director, Department of Community Development
skelley@garrettcountymd.gov
Phone: 301-334-1991
Chad Fike
Assistant Director
cfike@garrettcountymd.gov
Phone: 301-334-1922
Bruce Metz
Permits & Zoning Administrator
bmetz@garrettcountymd.gov
Phone: 301-334-1926
Siera Wigfield
Senior Planner
swigfield@garrettcountymd.gov
Phone: 301-334-7477
Debbe Owston
Licensing and Legislative Associate
dowston@garrettcountymd.gov
Phone: 301-334-1920
Mary DiSimone
Permit Technician
mdisimone@garrettcountymd.gov
Phone: 301-334-7478
Eli Helbig
Permits & Inspections Coordinator
cehelbig@garrettcountymd.gov
Phone: 301-334-1927
John Groves
Licensing Technician
jgroves@garrettcountymd.gov
301-334-1981
