Town of Emmitsburg
300A S. Seton Ave Emmitsburg, Maryland
21727
240-629-6300

Disclaimer

Code Index | Title: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Please note: While we go out of our way to always try to keep the on-line version of the municipal codes up to date with the official office versions, we can't guarantee it. So prior to making any final plans contact the Town Office for the most current version.  See also Municipal Code

Title 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.01 Code Adoption
     1.01.010 Adoption.
     1.01.020 Title—Citation—Reference.
     1.01.030 References apply to all amendments.
     1.01.040 Title, chapter, and section headings.
     1.01.050 Reference to specific ordinances.
     1.01.060 Ordinances passed prior to adoption of the code.
     1.01.070 Effect of code on past actions and obligations.
     1.01.080 Constitutionality.
1.04 General Provisions
     1.04.010 Definitions.
     1.04.020 Interpretation of language.
     1.04.030 Grammatical interpretation.
     1.04.040 Acts by agents.
     1.04.050 Prohibited acts include causing and permitting.
     1.04.060 Computation of time.
     1.04.070 Construction.
     1.04.080 Repeal shall not revive any ordinances.
1.08 General Penalty
1.12 Infractions
     1.12.010 Municipal infractions.
     1.12.020 Citations—Issuance.
     1.12.030 Citations—Contents.
     1.12.040 Payment of fine due when.
     1.12.050 Election to stand trial— Procedure.
     1.12.060 Failure to pay fine— to file notice of intention to stand trial.
     1.12.070 Violations—Penalties.
     1.12.080 Severability.
1.16 Right of Entry

Title 2: ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

2.04 Board of Commissioners
     2.04.010 Legislative procedures.
     2.04.020 Organization of commissioners.
     2.04.030 President of commissioners—Duties and powers.
     2.04.040 Acquisition of property.
     2.04.050 Sale of property.
     2.04.060 Other conveyances.
2.08 Town Manager
2.12 Town Clerk
2.16 Town Treasurer
2.20 Chief of Police and Other Police Officers
2.24 Town Officers Generally
2.28 Elections
2.32 Code of Ethics
    2.32.020 Ethics commission.
    2.32.030 Conflicts of interest.
    2.32.040 Financial disclosure.
    2.32.050 Lobbying disclosures.
    2.32.060 Definitions.
    2.32.070 Exemptions and modifications.
    2.32.080 Enforcement.
    2.32.010 Applicability.
2.40 Streets and Transportation Committee
2.50.20 Employee Salary Chart

2.60: Water Committee

Title 3: Revenue and Finance

3.04: Admissions and Amusement Tax
3.08: Impact Fees

Title 4: (RESERVED)

Title 5: BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS

5.04 Business Licenses Generally

Title 6: ANIMALS

6.04 Dogs   

Title 7: (RESERVED)

Title 8: HEALTH AND SAFETY

8.04 Abandoned Property
8.08 Fire Prevention Regulations
8.12 Garbage and Weeds
8.16 Hazardous and Dangerous Buildings

Title 9: PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE

9.04 Offenses Against Public Peace and Decency
9.08 Property Offenses
9.12 Offenses by or Against Minors
9.16 Weapons
9.20 Yard Sales

Title 10: VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

10.04 General Provisions
10.08 Vehicle and Traffic Rules
10.12 Stopping, Standing and Parking
    10.12.110 Parking on public streets
    10.12.120 Parking prohibited during snow emergency
10.16 Parking Meters
10.20 Impounding of Vehicles

Title 11: (RESERVED)

Title 12: STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

12.04 Street Lines, Street Grades, Curbs and Gutters
12.08 Sidewalk Construction and Repair
12.12 Excavations
12.16 Snow Removal
12.20 Park and Recreation Facilities

Title 13: PUBLIC SERVICES

13.04 Water System
13.08 Sewer System
13.12 Water and Sewer System Benefit Assessments
13.16 Garbage Collection

Title 14: (RESERVED)

Title 15: BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION 

15.04 Building and Land Use Permits
15.08 Numbering of Buildings
15.12 Plumbing Code
15.16 Sign Code
15.20 County Grading and Sediment Control
15.24 Trailers and Trailer Camps
15.28 Floodplain Management Regulations

Title 16: SUBDIVISIONS

16.04 General Provisions
16.08 General Requirements
16.12 Procedures Generally
16.16 Design Standards
16.20 Improvements
16.24 Preliminary Plats
16.28 Final Plats
16.32 Modifications and Exceptions
16.36 Fees
16.40 Amendments
16.44 Appeals
16.48 Forest Conservation

Title 17: ZONING

17.04 General Provisions
17.08 General Regulations
17.12 Board of Appeals
17.16 Planning and Zoning Commission
17.20 Commercial Districts
17.24 I-P Industrial District and ORI Office Research Industrial District
17.28 OS Open Space District
17.32 R-1, R-2, R-3, R-S Residential Districts
17.36 Village Zone
17.40 Exceptions and Modifications
17.44 Amendments
17.48 Enforcement and Penalties

Code Index | Title: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17