NOTICE

BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

A Town building permit is required for almost all construction projects affecting the exterior of a property or structure. FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF SOME, BUT NOT ALL, OF THE PROJECTS FOR WHICH A PERMIT IS REQUIRED:

• a new shed or a replacement shed
• a new or expanded driveway or a replacement driveway
• a new or expanded sidewalk or replacement sidewalk
• a new or replacement deck
• a new or replacement fence
• a new addition or exterior alteration
• a new or replacement retaining wall
• a new or replacement privacy wall
• a new or replacement drainage discharge pipe
• a new or replacement patio
• a new or replacement garage
• a new or replacement carport
• a new or replacement porch
• a new or replacement tub/spa/pool
• a new or replacement dog run
• a new or replacement freestanding radio or TV dish or antenna
• a new or replacement stoop or porch
• substantial grading
• any work beyond the front property line within the public right-of-way

The list is not exhaustive, and residents are urged to contact Town Hall (301-927-4262) to inquire whether a permit is required.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY also requires a building permit for most all of the projects listed above. Residents are urged to contact the County's Information and Permits Section (301-883-5776) to inquire whether a County permit is required.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY requires permits for certain interior work, including, but not limited to, structural, safety, electrical, plumbing, etc. projects.

FAILURE TO OBTAIN A REQUIRED TOWN BUILDING PERMIT SHALL CONSTITUTE A MUNICIPAL INFRACTION SUBJECT TO A $200.00 PENALTY.

WHENEVER ANY WORK FOR WHICH A TOWN PERMIT IS REQUIRED HAS BEEN STARTED PRIOR TO OBTAINING A PERMIT, A SPECIAL REVIEW SHALL BE MADE AND A REVIEW FEE OF $100.00 SHALL BE PAYABLE IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER BUILDING PERMIT FEES.

Download Application
Click the link below to download a copy of the University Park Building Permit Application in PDF format. Once downloaded, print out the application, fill it out and return it to the address on the form.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING FOR A BUILDING PERMIT

A resident may apply for a building permit from the Town of University Park by returning the following to the Town Office by the Wednesday (close of business) before a Council meeting:

1. A completed building permit application (attached)
2. A $10.00 non-refundable filing fee
3. A copy of the plans and specifications of work to be done
4. A survey and plat of the lot with location of all existing structures and planned structure indicated on it
5. A copy of a County permit if one is required. You may check to see if one is required by calling the County at 301-883-5776
6. If a County permit is required, the applicant must pay to the Town an additional permit fee of 10% of the cost of the County permit
7. It is the responsibility of the applicant to be prepared to discuss their application at the council meeting during which the application will be considered.

NOTICE OF PROCEDURAL CHANGE: Any time an outbuilding, a fence higher than 4 feet, or any structural work is being done, or a variance may be required, the Town permit application and if applicable, the County stamped plans must be received no later than 10 days before a Council meeting. No exceptions!

You may return the required material to the Town Office by depositing it through the mail slot on the front door, or you may return it during normal office hours, Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm.

If you have any questions, please call the Town Office at 301-927-4262