QAC Impact Fees 2009

QAC 2009 Impact Fees or go here
QAC 2010 Impact Fees

To further break down and extrapolate the details of Chapter 18 under QAC Land Use and Development, you can search here.

For QAC Zoning and Subdivision Regulations you can find more information here under Chapter 18.

Good information about the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Act.

QAC Fire Marshal Inspection Fees

FYI, I have retrieved the following Fire Marshal fees for Queen Anne’s County. For more information call: Department of Emergency Services, Office of the Fire Marshal at 410 758-4500 ext 1144

The following fees are to be applied based upon the occupancy classification for the building:
(1) Assembly occupancy:
□(a) 1,001 or more individuals—$300;
□ (b) 301 to 1,000 individuals—$200;
□ (c) 50 to 300 individuals—$100;
□ (d) Fairgrounds for properties with:
□ (i) Nine buildings or less—$200;
□ (ii) Ten buildings or more—$400.
(2) Educational occupancy:
□ (a) Elementary school, which includes kindergarten and pre-kindergarten facilities—$100;
□ (b) Middle or junior high school—$150;
□ (c) Senior high school—$150;
□ (d) Family or group day care homes:
□ (i) Initial inspection—$75;
□ (ii) Renewal inspection—$50;
□ (e) Nursery or day care centers—$100;
(3) Health care occupancy:
□ (a) Ambulatory health care center—$150 per 3,000 square feet or fraction of 3,000 square feet;
□ (b) Hospital, nursing home and limited care facility—$100 per building plus $2 per patient bed;
□ (4) Detention and correctional occupancy—$100 per building plus $2 per rated bed capacity;
(5) Residential occupancy:
□ (a) Hotel and motel—$75 per building plus $2 per guest room or suite;
□ (b) Dormitory—$75 per building plus $2 per bed;
□ (c) Apartment—$75 per building plus $2 per apartment;
(d) Lodging or rooming house—$75 per building plus $2 per bed;
□ (e) One and two family dwelling, including alternate living units and foster care homes—$75;
□ (f) Board and care home—$100 per building plus $2 per bed;
(6) Mercantile occupancy:
□ (a) Class A—over 30,000 square feet—$150;
□ (b) Class B—3,000 to 30,000 square feet—$100;
□ (c) Class C—less than 3,000 square feet—$75;
□ (7) Business occupancy—$75 per 3,000 square feet or fraction of 3,000 square feet;
(8) Industrial or storage occupancy:
□ (a) Low or ordinary hazard—$75 per 5,000 square feet or fraction of 5,000 square feet;
□ (b) High hazard—$100 per 5,000 square feet or fraction of 5,000 square feet;
□ (9) Manufactured home sites and communities—$75 per facility plus $2 per site;
(10) Campgrounds:
□ (a) Vehicular campgrounds—$75 per facility plus $2 per campsite;
□ (b) Campgrounds with sleeping accommodations—$150 per facility plus $2 per bed;
□ (c) Campgrounds without sleeping accommodations—$75 per facility;
□ (11) Outside storage of combustible materials, for example, scrap tire, lumber, mulch,
tree stumps, etc.—$50 per acre or fraction of an acre.
□ (12) Outside storage of flammable or combustible liquids/gases (drums or tanks)—$100
per 5,000 square feet or fraction of 5,000 square feet.
□ (13) Marinas and piers—$100 plus $1 per slip.
□C. A re-inspection fee of $100 applies if more than one inspection outlined in §B of this
Regulation is required to correct a previously identified fire code violation.


Make checks payable to: Queen Anne’s County Commissioners
Please remit payment to: Queen Anne’s County Permit Office
160 Coursevall Dr. Centreville, Maryland 21617

QAC Building Fees

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008
FEE SCHEDULE
A fee for each Plan examination. Building Permit and inspection shall be paid in accordance with the following schedule:
A. NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ADDITIONS
Per square foot ......................…………………………………………………… . $ .12
B. RENOVATIONS, ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Per $1,000 of estimated cost of work or fraction thereof………………………… 7.00
C. SWIMMING POOLS (above ground, spas 6 foot in diameter & above… ……… 75.00
D. FIREPLACES………………………………………………………………… .… 30.00
E. WOODSTOVES………………………………………………… ....……………. 30.00
F. FOR COMBINATION OF RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS FEES SHALL BE COMPUTED AS THE SUM OF
THE FEES COMPUTED SEPARATELY.
G. FOR DEMOLITION OF USE GROUP R-#3 BUILDINGS……………………. 50.00
H. FOR REMOVAL OF ONE BUILDING FROM ONE LOT TO ANOTHER OR DIFFERENT LOCATION ON THE SAME
LOT; SHALL BE PER $1,000 OF ESTIMATED COST OF MOVING, PLUS THE ESTIMATED COST OF NEW
FOUNDATION AND WORK NECESSARY TO PLACE THE BUILDING IN ITS COMPLETED
CONDITION…………………………………………………… . 7.00
I. MODULAR OR MANUFACTURED HOME………………………………….. 75.00
J. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY GRANTED PURSUANT TO A CHANGE OF USE
GROUP………………………………………………………………… . 75.00
K. TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY GRANTED BY BUILDING OFFICIAL –
Residential………………………………………………………… . 50.00
For Commercial use per condition……………………………………………… . 50.00
L. REINSPECTION FEE WHEN REQUIRED………………………………….… 50.00
(By Zoning Inspector & Building Code Inspector)
M. GARAGES, DECKS, BREEZEWAYS, CARPORTS, UNFINISHED BASEMENTS, PORCHES OR ANY RESIDENTIAL
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES…………………………………………………………………… .08
N. MINIMUM FEE ON ANY BUILDING CODE PERMIT………………………. 90.00
O. FLAT FEE FOR ZONING CERTIFICATE…………………………………..… 55.00
P. ZONING FEE ON ANY BUILDING CODE PERMIT…………………………. 55.00
Q. SIGNS………………………………………………………………………… .... 55.00
R. FEE FOR PIERS – RESIDENTIAL (up to 2 slips)……………………………... 55.00
- COMMERICAL OR COMMUNITY - PER SLIP……………………. 55.00
S. Preliminary Plan Review…………………………………………………… .…… 100.00
T. Permit Revision…………………………………………………………………… 55.00
REFUNDS:
When an un-issued permit has been denied by any County Agency or withdrawn by the property owner or agent, a
50% refund is due on the fees paid.
NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN ON ISSUED PERMITS.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES
In the event that MDIA must appears a witness in any legal proceedings revelant to Building Code, the charge for
such appearance is $75.00 per hour with a minimum three hour charge.
SEDIMENT CONTROL PERMITS
TREE REMOVAL……………………………………………………………… . $ 45.00
BULKHEADS…………………………………………………………………… $ 65.00
SINGLE LOT GRADING PLANS……………………………………………… $ 55.00
DEVELOPMENT GRADING PLANS………………………………………… .. $150.00
BLACKTOP DRIVEWAYS (INCLUDES ANY HARD SURFACE)………….. $ 55.00
LOGGING PLANS………………………………………………………………………. $ 95.00
NEW FEE GROUP

Abbreviations in Real Estate 2009

What do all of those abbreviations in property ads mean?
Feel free to add on to this short list- I will keep it updated.

BA-Bath
FDR-Formal Dining Room
BR-Bedroom
LR-Living Room
MBR-Master Bedroom
DR-Dining Room
FP frplc, fplc-Fireplace
FR-Family Room
WBFP-Wood Burning Fireplace
LL-Lover Level
Entr-Entrance
grmet kit-Gourmet Kitchen
Dck-Deck
Pvt-Private
Gar-Garage
pwdr rm-Powder Room
Brk-Brick
Upr-Upper Floor
HDW, HWF, Hdwd-Hardwood Floors

Sold in June 2009

Wow!! Here in Queen Anne's County we are really getting things moving- well at least compared to the prior months. I think we are starting to see some relief and thank goodness the media has laid off a bit about all the negativity in the housing industry. Talk about putting everyone in a stalled position- the media has a way of injecting FEAR and making it work.

So far this month we have done pretty good: Take a look here! Make sure and scroll to the bottom to read the sold status of each listing. Most of the properties are under contract or scheduled for closing. It is always sad to see the third party approvals making it to closing, because you know someone is experiencing a financial loss/setback. On the other hand, it is a huge relief and the sellers are either sleeping again or a load of bricks have fallen off their shoulders If you can't open the link or it doesn't work- email me at: cdove@atlanticbb.net

Have a wonderful week and get your father something nice for Father's Day, June 21st!!

Short Sale, Bank Owned Opportunities 2009

Although, we are still experiencing a downturn in our economy, and many people are finding it harder to pay their bills, buy food, gas and other resources, this is still one of the best times in years to buy a house or invest in stocks. You need to learn how to dance with the rhythm of hard times, while looking for the opportunities that are staring at you.
For instance, people need to remember, this recession will not last, none of them do and this one will surely pass. It just may not pass as quickly as the last few. However, the key is learning how to survive and maintain your position during a recession.
How?
Easy does it, become a spendthrift, pack your lunch, plan your trips to the store..., work part time after your day job, don't eat out, become conservative in your lifestyle and thinking.
So, how does one justify buying a house during a recession?
If you are one of the lucky ones that's still employed and have saved for a downpayment you are way ahead of the game. You will be able to buy a home at an incredible low prices (not offered in years) with many bells and whistles! Not only will sellers offer incentives, but they will offer closing help too. And if they don't offer, ask for it. Most likely they will concede, if they have to sell or want to sell. This is the time to buy, especially if you are lucky and patient enough to buy a bank owned, short sale. Not to mention all the mortgage deductions and tax credits the government is offering. In addition to the low interest rates!!
Is a short sale, foreclosure or bank owned property a risky investment, given the horror stories online?
Typically, I would say yes, however, now that I am more experienced with the process and understand what it takes to provide the best service to my client, I would say, "No" with tongue in cheek.
Why?
Because, it all depends on the selling and buying agent's experience, their tenacity, their patience and their clients, and the bank(s) holding the mortgage. I believe if your agent understands that it is hard work making a distressed property sell; you have a good chance of buying a great deal! The buying agent also needs to be pro-active, be a good communicator and be ready to respond quickly when the selling agents requests documentation. I personally, think it is a dance and you have to move when the other party says, "cha cha" or when the bank says, "Were ready to play ball".
Aren't the bank's addendums one sided in a distressed property sale?
Well, it definitely seems that way. In fact, if you let your attorney read them, he/she will surely recommend that you don't sign them. However, there is certainly some protection for you as the buyer. For example, you will definitely, get a clean title or there will be no settlement. And, if you are going FHA- there will have to be some repairs according to the guidelines for bank owned. Now, you can perform a home inspection without expecting any repairs from the sellers, but you can always have an addendum with a clause letting you get out of the contract if you find something unsatisfactory in REO homes. So, again, it is up to your agent to know these things and guide you how to go about securing your position.
What are the bank's addendums?
You are a newbie, (wink, wink:) if you haven't experienced or read a bad batch of bank addendums. That just tells me you have never gotten to first base. That is one of the keys your agent should do for you. Before you go off the deep end, your agent should know who you would be dealing with. And there are some banks you should stay away from, far, far away. Run the other way and don't look back.
What do you offer?
I provide you with alot of communication and distressed property education via- emailing, texting, twitter, blogging, by phone, or by using skype. I once spoke to a potential buyer from the middle east using skype. I am still trying to find him some property and building our online relationship. If you are considering a short sale- I can walk you through it, hold your hand, help you prepare the hardship letter, call your lender on your behalf, prepare the paperwork, develop a relationship with the negotiator and become a squeaky wheel on your behalf. If you want to buy a bank owned property, I can help you decipher the process and research the players before we write the offer.