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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards and Commissions
      1. Affordable Housing Board
      2. Board of Canvassers
      3. Board of Zoning Appeals
      4. Easton Utilities Commission
      5. Ethics Commission
      6. Fire Board
      7. Historic District Commission
      8. Housing Authority of Talbot County
      9. Library Board
      10. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
      11. Planning Commission
      12. Police Board
      13. Supervisor of Elections
      14. Talbot County Parks and Recreation
      15. Tree Board
      16. Waterfowl Festival Commission
      17. Apply For Boards & Commissions (PDF)
    3. Code
      1. Chapter 1 General Provisions
      2. Chapter 2 Administration
        1. Article I. Town Officials and Employees
        2. Article II. Police Board
        3. Article III. Fire Board
        4. Article IV. Park Board
        5. Article V. Purchasing Contracting and Bidding
        6. Article VI. Ethics Provisions
        7. Article VII. Codes Enforcement
        8. Article VIII. Abandoned, Lost, or Seized Property
        9. Article IX. Economic Development Program
        10. Article X. Tree Board
        11. Article X. Elections
      3. Chapter 3 Reserved
      4. Chapter 4 Animals and Fowl
        1. Article I. In General
        2. Article II. Dogs
      5. Chapter 5 Bicycles and Similar Devices
      6. Chapter 6 Building Codes
        1. Article I. Building Codes Administration
          1. Section 6-3 Applications and Permits
          2. Section 6-4 Application Construction Documents
          3. Section 6-5 Fees
          4. Section 6-6 Inspections
          5. Section 6-7 Certificate of Occupancy
          6. Section 6-8 Violations
          7. Section 6-9 Stop Work Order
          8. Section 6-10 Unsafe Structures And Equipment
        2. Article II. : Building Code for...Buildings
        3. Article III: Residential 1 and 2 Family Dwellings
        4. Article IV: Electrical Code
        5. Article V: Energy Codes.
        6. Article VI: Fuel Gas Codes.
        7. Article VII: Mechanical Codes.
        8. Article VIII: Plumbing Code
      7. Chapter 6A Stormwater Management
        1. Article I. Purpose and Authority
        2. Article II. Definitions
        3. Article III. Applicability
        4. Article IV. Stormwater Management Criteria
        5. Article V. Stormwater Management Plans
        6. Article VI. Permits
        7. Article VII. Performance Bond
        8. Article VIII. Inspection
        9. Article IX. Maintenance
        10. Article X. Appeals
        11. Article XI. Severability
        12. Article XII. Penalties
        13. Article XIII. Effective Date
      8. Chapter 6B Erosion and Sediment Control
      9. Chapter 7 Civilian Defense
      10. Chapter 8 Filling Stations
      11. Chapter 9 Fire Prevention
        1. Article I. In General
        2. Article II. General Precautions Against Fire
        3. Article III. Dry Cleaning Establishments
        4. Article IV. Explosives, Firearms & Similar Devices
        5. Article V. Flammable Liquids
        6. Article VI. Nitrocellulose Motion Picture Film
        7. Article VII. Oil Burning Equipment
        8. Article VIII. Garages
        9. Article IX. Shopping Centers
        10. Article X. Security Lock Boxes
        11. Article XI. Maryland State Fire Prevention Code
      12. Chapter 9A Flood Plain Management
        1. Article I. General Provisions
        2. Article II. Definitions
        3. Article III. Administration
        4. Article IV. Requirements in all Flood Hazard Areas
        5. Article V. Requirements in Flood Hazard Areas
        6. Article VI. Variances
        7. Article VII. Enforcement
        8. Article VIII. Subsequent Amendments & Effect...
      13. Chapter 10 Food and Food Establishments
        1. Article I Sidewalk Cafes
      14. Chapter 11 Minimum Property Maintenance Standards
        1. Article I. Property Maintenance Code
        2. Article II. Garbage and Refuse
        3. Article III. Refuse and Recycling Disposal Charges
      15. Chapter 12 Reserved
      16. Chapter 13 Housing
        1. Article I. Affordable Housing Fund
        2. Article II. Notice and Property Affidavit
        3. Article III. Registration of Non-Owner Occupied...
      17. Chapter 14 Licenses and Permits
        1. Article I. License Administration
        2. Article II. Housing License
        3. Article III. Electrical License
        4. Article IV. Plumbing License
        5. Article V. Gas Fitters License
      18. Chapter 15 Reserved
      19. Chapter 16 Litter Control
      20. Chapter 17 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
        1. Article I. In General
        2. Article II. Operation of Vehicles
        3. Article III. Traffic-Control Devices
        4. Article IV. Stopping, Standing and Parking
        5. Article V. Snow Emergency Regulations
        6. Article VI. Night-Time Truck Regulations
        7. Article VII. Abandoned Motor Vehicles
        8. Article VIII. Night Time Commercial Refuse...
        9. Article IX. Residential Parking Districts
      21. Chapter 18 Offenses - Miscellaneous
      22. Chapter 19 Peddlers
      23. Chapter 19A Pinball Machines
      24. Chapter 20 Public Assemblies Permit Act
      25. Chapter 21 Rat Control
      26. Chapter 22 Sanitary Sewers
      27. Chapter 23 Solid Fuel
      28. Chapter 24 Streets and Sidewalks
        1. Article I. In General
        2. Article II. House Numbers
        3. Article III. Trees
        4. Article IV. Permits for Placement of Facilities or Utilities
      29. Chapter 25 Subdivisions
        1. Article I. Introduction
        2. Article II. Definitions
        3. Article III. Control and Penalties
        4. Article IV. Procedures and Requirements
        5. Article V. Design Requirements
        6. Article VI. Required Improvements
        7. Article VII. Standards
        8. Article VIII. Improvement Guarantees
        9. Article IX. Changes and Amendments
        10. Article X. Administration
        11. Article XI. Subdivision Activity Chesapeake Bay...
      30. Chapter 26 Taxation
        1. Article I. In General
        2. Article II. Real Property
        3. Article III. Motor Vehicles
        4. Article IV. Off-street parking tax district
      31. Chapter 27 Water and Utilities
      32. Chapter 28 Zoning
        1. Article I. General
        2. Article II. Permitted Uses
          1. TABLE 2.1.A Residential Uses
          2. TABLE 2.1.B Commercial Uses
          3. TABLE 2.1.C Institutional Uses
          4. TABLE 2.1.D Recreational - Entertainment Uses
          5. TABLE 2.1.D Industrial - Uses
          6. TABLE 2.1.F Miscellaneous Uses
        3. Article III. Zoning District Regulation
        4. Article IV. Critical Area
        5. Article V. Planned Redevelopment Overlay District
        6. Article VI. Historic District
        7. Article VII. Planned Unit Development
        8. Article VIII. Planned Healthcare District
        9. Article IX. Site Plan Review
        10. Article X. Supplemental Zone Regulations
        11. Article XI. Sign Regulations
        12. Article XII. Non-Conforming Lots, Uses & Structure
        13. Article XIII. Administration and Enforcement
        14. Article XIV. Amendments
        15. Article XV. Development Rights and Respons...
        16. Appendix A.
      33. Chapter 29 Development Impact Fees
      34. Chapter 30 Reserved
      35. Chapter 31 Forest Conservation
        1. Article I. Purpose and General Provisions
        2. Article II. Forest & Tree Conservation Definitions
        3. Article III. Application
        4. Article IV. General Requirements
        5. Article V. Forest Stand Delineation
        6. Article VI. Conservation Plan
        7. Article VII. Afforestation and Retention
        8. Article VIII. Reforestation
        9. Article IX. Priorities and Time Requirements...
        10. Article X. Payment In Lieu of Afforestation and...
        11. Article XI. Recommended Tree Species
        12. Article XII. Financial Security...
        13. Article XIII. Standards for Protecting Trees...
        14. Article XIV. Variances
        15. Article XV. Penalties
        16. Article XVI. Annual Report
        17. Article XVII. Biennial Review by the DNR
        18. Article XVIII. Effective Date and Subsequent...
    4. Charter
      1. Introduction
        1. History
        2. Town Officials
        3. List of Mayors
        4. 1995 Preface
        5. 1967 Preface
      2. Article I. Incorporation
      3. Article II. The Council
      4. Article III. The Mayor
      5. Article IV. The Easton Utilities Commission
      6. Article V. Elections
      7. Article VI. Finance, Revenue and Taxation
      8. Article VII. Town Administration
      9. Article VIII. Town Attorney
      10. Article IX. Town Engineer
      11. Article X. Police
      12. Article XI. Transitional Provisions
      13. Article XII. Miscellaneous Provisions
      14. Appendix I. Urban Renewal Authority
        1. Section A1-101
        2. Section A1-102.
        3. Section A1-103.
        4. Section A1-104.
        5. Section A1-105
        6. Section A1-106
        7. Section A1-107.
        8. Section A1-108.
        9. Section A1-109.
        10. SectionA1-110.
        11. Section A1-111.
        12. Section A1-112.
        13. Section A1-113.
    5. Mayor & Council
      1. Interactive Ward Map
      2. Town Budgets
      3. Selected Ethics Rulings
      4. Town Council Meeting Broadcasts
      5. Megan Cook
      6. Maureen Curry
      7. Don Abbatiello
      8. David Montgomery
      9. Elmer Davis, Jr.
    6. Legislation (Pending and Passed)
      1. Ordinances
      2. Resolutions
    7. Pending Zoning Legislation
    8. Special Election Schedule
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  3. Departments

    1. Building Inspection Division
      1. Classification of Work for Existing Buildings
      2. Construction Classification
      3. Building Inspection Survey
    2. Code Enforcement
      1. Building Inspection / Code Enforcement Survey
      2. Code Enforcement Survey
    3. Economic Development
    4. Easton Utilities
    5. Engineering
      1. Bid Opportunities
      2. Rules & Regulations
        1. Construction Standards
        2. Design Manual for Right-of-Way (PDF)
        3. Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination (PDF)
        4. Stormwater Management Ordinance (PDF)
        5. Subdivision Regulations (PDF)
        6. Town Code
        7. Zoning Ordinances
      3. Standard Specifications and Details
      4. Stormwater Management Ordinance (PDF)
      5. Submit a Concern or Request
      6. Watershed Management Plans
        1. Tanyard Branch (PDF)
        2. Windmill Branch (PDF)
      7. Maps
      8. GIS Viewer
    6. Parks & Recreation
      1. Park Advisory Board
      2. Forms
      3. Parks
      4. Pavilion Reservations
      5. Programs and Activities
    7. Planning & Zoning
      1. Eye Over Easton Map Viewer
      2. 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update
      3. Applications
      4. Boards and Commissions
      5. Comprehensive Plan
      6. Chapter 28 - Zoning Code 
      7. Design Guidelines
      8. Subdivision Regulations (PDF)
      9. Forest Conservation Ordinances
      10. Forms
      11. Small Area Plans and Reports
      12. Recorded 2023 Comprehensive Plan Meetings
      13. Easton Critical Area Program
    8. Police
      1. About Us
      2. Career Opportunities
        1. Benefits
        2. Positions
          1. Police Officer
        3. Salary
      3. Obtain a Police or Accident Report
      4. Policies
      5. School Zone Speed Cameras
      6. Send a Compliment
      7. Submit a Crime Tip
      8. How to File a Complaint
      9. Citizen Survey
      10. Crime Stats
      11. Public Assembly Permits
      12. Parking Regulations and Enforcement
      13. Snow Emergency
      14. Awards and Promotions
      15. EPD in the Community
      16. Annual Report
      17. Public Forms and Documents
    9. Public Works
      1. Automated Tipper Cans
      2. Bid Opportunities
      3. Bulk Trash Pick up
      4. Collection Standards & Regulations
      5. Holiday Trash Schedule
      6. Municipal Solid Waste Fees
      7. Recycling
      8. Snow & Ice Response
      9. Standard Details
      10. Submit a Concern or Request
      11. Trash Pickup Schedule
      12. Job Opportunities
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  4. Community

    1. Affordable Housing
      1. Affordable Housing Board
      2. Currently Available Units
    2. Discover Easton
    3. Downtown Easton Cards
    4. Easton Economic Development Corporation
    5. Gift a Tree Program
      1. Locations
      2. Plaque
      3. Species
    6. Parking
    7. Submit a Concern or Request
    8. Talbot County Chamber of Commerce
    9. Talbot County Economic Development & Tourism
    10. Talbot Senior Center
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  5. Resources

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. American Rescue Plan Application
    3. CivicClerk
    4. Common Contacts
    5. COVID-19
    6. Employment Opportunities
    7. Eye Over Easton
    8. Financial Documents
      1. Financial Audits
    9. Help Save the Bay (PDF)
    10. Maps
    11. Maryland Public Information Act Request
    12. Plastic Bag Ban
    13. Plastic Bag Ban Resources
    14. Privacy
    15. Public Information Act - Maryland Attorney General
    16. Schedule of Fees (PDF)
    17. Tax Stuffer
    18. Town Charter
    19. Town Code
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permits
      2. Code Enforcement Permits
      3. Parking Permit (PDF)
      4. Planning & Zoning Permits
      5. Job Opportunities
    2. Contact
      1. Code Enforcement
      2. Police Department
      3. Town Council
      4. Town Manager
    3. Find
      1. Parks
      2. Town Charter
      3. Town Code
      4. My Portal
    4. Submit
      1. A Concern or Request
      2. Field Usage Request (PDF)
      3. Pavilion Reservations
      4. Public Information Request
      5. Bulk Trash Pickup Request
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Report a Concern
    2. Online Payments
    3. Alerts
    4. Departments
      1. CivicPlus
      2. Widgets
      3. Tables
    5. Community Events
    6. Community News
    7. Parks & Facilities
    8. Bid Opportunities
    9. Business Directory
    10. Town Blog
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