The following is a chronological listing of legislation of Charles County adopted since 3-17-2003 when the County began operating as a Home Rule County, indicating its inclusion in the Code or the reason for its exclusion. [Enabling legislation which is not general and permanent in nature is considered to be non-Code material (NCM).] Consult municipal records for the disposition of prior legislation.
Bill No.
Adoption Date
Subject
Disposition
2003-01
3-17-2003
County Commissioners legislative session days
Ch. 27
2003-02
6-2-2003
Massage establishments regulations
Ch. 79
2003-03
6-16-2003
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2003-04
6-17-2003
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2003-05
8-4-2003
Business improvement incentive tax
Ch. 27
2003-06
9-15-2003
Reservation of land for public use
Ch. 278
2003-07
8-4-2003
Sheriff's Office merit system
Ch. 210
2003-08
10-6-2003
Animal regulations
Ch. 230
2003-09
10-6-2003
County Commissioners amendment
Ch. 27
2003-10
11-3-2003
Road Ordinance amendment
See Ch. 276
Res. No. 2003-73
11-17-2003
911 fees amendment
Ch. 236 Art. II
2003-12
12-1-2003
Real property tax amendment
Ch. 281, Art. VIII
2003-13
12-16-2003
Bond authorization for financing of public facilities
NCM
2003-14
1-5-2004
Building Code
Ch. 224
2004-01
3-7-2005
Noise control
Ch. 260
2004-02
7-13-2004
Forest conservation
Ch. 298
2004-03
5-3-2004
Architectural/Engineering services
Repealed by Bill No. 2013-07
2004-04
10-4-2004
Development rights and responsibilities agreements
Ch. 297, Art. XXX
2004-05
8-24-2004
Homeowners' association amendment
Ch. 247
2004-06
8-30-2004
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2005-01
7-25-2005
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2005-03
3-21-2005
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2005-04
1-25-2005
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2005-05
3-7-2005
Alarm systems amendment
Ch. 216
2005-07
3-14-2005
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2005-08
5-2-2005
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2005-09
5-2-2005
Compensation for Commissioners and Treasurer
Chs. 27; 136
2005-10
6-20-2005
Critical Areas Map amendment
NCM
2005-11
1-10-2006
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2005-12
6-20-2005
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2005-13
8-29-2005
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2005-14
8-30-2005
Grants to nonprofit entities
Ch. 175
2005-16
6-20-2005
Homeowners' property tax credit supplements
Ch. 281, Art. VIII
2005-17
7-11-2005
Administrative approval for minor for minor subdivision plats
Ch. 278, Art. IV
2005-18
10-3-2005
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2005-19
Not adopted
2005-20
10-3-2005
Water and sewers amendment; cross-connection control
See Ch. 291
2006-01
3-7-2006
Subdivision regulations amendment
Ch. 278
2006-02
Not adopted
2006-03
5-15-2006
County Commissioners amendment; Treasurer amendment
Chs. 27; 136
2006-04
Not adopted
2006-05
5-1-2006
Smoking and tobacco products
Ch. 127
2006-06
6-19-2006
Dogs and other animals amendment
Ch. 230
2006-07
Failed
2006-08
Failed
2006-09
7-26-2006
Zoning regulations amendment
Ch. 297
2006-10
6-5-2006
Grading and sedimentation control amendment
Ch. 244
2006-11
12-4-2006
Zoning Map amendment
NCM
2006-12
12-4-2006
Zoning Map amendment
NCM
2006-13
12-4-2006
Zoning regulations amendment
Ch. 297
2006-14
12-4-2006
Building construction amendment
Ch. 224
2006-15
3-7-2007
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2007-01
1-30-2007
Bond
NCM
2007-02
1-30-2007
County Commissioners amendment
Ch. 27
2007-03
2-7-2007
Building construction amendment
Ch. 224
2007-04
2-21-2007
Grants amendment
Ch. 175
2007-05
3-14-2007
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2007-06
4-18-2007
County Commissioners amendment
Ch. 27
2007-07
Not adopted
2007-08
9-19-2007
Building construction amendment
Ch. 224
2007-09
10-16-2007
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2007-10
Not adopted
2007-11
9-26-2007
Building construction
Ch. 224
2008-01
5-7-2008
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2008-02
5-7-2008
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2008-03
5-7-2008
Real property transactions
Ch. 265
2008-04
4-16-2008
County Commissioners amendment
Ch. 27
2008-05
3-25-2008
Bond
NCM
2008-06
4-23-2008
Zoning Map amendment
NCM
2008-07
Not adopted
2008-08
6-18-2008
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2008-09
7-9-2008
Subdivision regulations amendment
Ch. 278
2008-10
6-17-2008
Zoning Map amendment
NCM
2008-11
9-3-2008
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2008-12
10-22-2008
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2008-13
10-22-2008
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2008-14
1-14-2009
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2008-15
9-17-2008
Cable communications amendment
Ch. 226 (in Code)
2008-15
9-17-2008
Cable communications amendment
Ch. 226
2008-16
1-14-2009
Taxation: real property tax amendment
Ch. 281, Art. VIII
2008-17
11-5-2008
Scrap metal processors
Ch. 269
2008-18
11-5-2008
Firearms amendment
Ch. 51
2008-19
11-5-2008
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2008-20
12-3-2008
Contractors: prevailing wage requirements
Ch. 228, Art. I
2008-21
10-22-2008
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2008-22
11-5-2008
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2008-23
6-17-2009
Zoning Map amendment
NCM
2008-24
12-9-2008
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2008-25
5-19-2009
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2008-26
1-13-2009
Zoning Map amendment
NCM
2009-01
2-10-2009
Zoning Map amendment
NCM
2009-02
Alternative work schedule pilot program
Not adopted
2009-03
4-15-2009
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2009-04
7-22-2009
Department of Fiscal and Administrative Services; Treasurer repealer
Ch. 48; Ch. 136, reference only
2009-05
7-22-2009
Taxation: real property tax amendment
Ch. 281, Art. VIII
2009-06
Zoning amendment (WPRD)
No action taken
2009-07
Number not used
2009-08
9-15-2009
Zoning Map amendment
NCM
2009-09
9-2-2009
Zoning Map amendment
NCM
2009-10
Number not used
2009-11
11-4-2009
Building construction amendment
Repealed by Bill No. 2010-08
2009-12
11-3-2009
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2009-13
11-3-2009
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
Res. No. 2009-86
11-18-2009
Housing Authority Board articles of organization
Ch. 178, Art. I
2009-14
12-9-2009
County Commissioners amendment
Ch. 27
2009-15
1-12-2010
Bond
NCM
2009-16
County Commissioners amendment
Not adopted
2010-01
3-23-2010
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2010-02
4-13-2010
Zoning amendment (Waldorf Activity Center Zones)
Ch. 297
2010-03
Waldorf urban designs study
No bill
2010-04
4-13-2010
Subdivision regulations amendment
Ch. 278
2010-05
4-13-2010
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2010-06
4-13-2010
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2010-07
Number not used
2010-08
4-20-2010
Building construction amendment
Ch. 224
2010-09
5-18-2010
Ethics repealer; Code of Ethics amendment
Ch. 44, reference only; Repealed by Bill No. 2011-08
2010-10
6-15-2010
Vehicles and traffic: speed monitoring systems in school zones
Ch. 287, Art. III
6-15-2010
Stormwater management
Ch. 274
2010-11
9-7-2010
Noise control amendment
Ch. 260
2010-12
7-13-2010
Zoning amendment (signs)
Ch. 297
2010-13
10-5-2010
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2010-14
Zoning Map amendment
NCM
2010-15
2-1-2011
Taxation: real property tax amendment
Ch. 281, Art. VIII
2010-16
11-9-2010
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2010-17
11-9-2010
Subdivision regulations amendment
Ch. 278
2010-18
Subdivision and zoning amendment
Tabled
2010-19
Subdivision and zoning amendment
Tabled
2010-20
1-11-2011
Taxation: real property tax amendment (credit for Habitat for Humanity homes)
Ch. 281, Art. VIII
2011-01
4-5-2011
Sheriff amendment
Ch. 125
2011-02
3-30-2011
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2011-03
Number not used
2011-04
6-15-2011
Homeowners' association amendment
Ch. 247
2011-05
Zoning amendment
Failed
2011-06
6-22-2011
Road Ordinance amendment
See Ch. 276
2011-07
1-10-2012
Animal regulations amendment
Ch. 230, Art. I
2011-08
11-15-2011
Code of Ethics amendment
Ch. 170
2011-09
11-1-2011
Sheriff's office: merit system amendment
Ch. 210, Art. I
2011-10
Number not used
2011-11
6-19-2012
Subdivision regulations amendment
Ch. 278
2011-12
6-19-2012
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2011-13
11-15-2011
Grants amendment
Ch. 175
2012-01
2-28-2012
Vehicles and traffic: snow emergency routes amendment; parking regulations amendment
Ch. 287, Arts. I and II
2012-02
NCM
2012-03
3-20-2012
Nursing scholarship program amendment
Ch. 190
2012-04
5-1-2012
County Commissioners amendment
Ch. 27
2012-05
2-28-2012
Purchasing procedures amendment
Ch. 203
2012-06
4-17-2012
Vehicles and traffic: school bus monitoring cameras
Ch. 287, Art. IV
2012-07
5-1-2012
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2012-08
6-19-2012
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2012-09
10-16-2012
Building construction amendment
Ch. 224
2012-10
10-16-2012
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2012-11
10-2-2012
Drug Enforcement and Education Special Reserve Fund amendment
Ch. 164
2012-12
12-28-2012
Subdivision regulations amendment
Ch. 278
2013-01
Number not used
2013-02
See Bill No. 2013-04
2013-03
2-26-2013
Subdivision regulations amendment
Ch. 278
2013-04
3-5-2013
Nuisances; public health amendment; Nuisances Board repealer
Ch. 85; Ch. 189, reference only
2013-05
2-12-2013
Bond
NCM
2013-06
3-20-2013
Taxation: real property tax amendment
Ch. 281, Art. VIII
2013-07
5-22-2013
Architectural/Engineering services repealer; purchasing procedures: general provisions and procedures amendment; minority business policies and procedures
Chs. 153, reference only; 203, Arts. I and II
2013-08
4-13-2013
Hazardous materials
Ch. 245
2013-09
Watershed protection and restoration program
See Bill No. 2013-11
2013-10
5-22-2013
Volunteer fire companies, rescue squads, mobile intensive care units and dive rescue units: Length of Service Award Program amendment
Ch. 54, Art. II
2013-11
6-18-2013
Watershed protection and restoration program
Ch. 275
2013-12
Not enacted
2013-13
6-19-2013
Grading and sedimentation control
Ch. 244
2013-14
7-10-2013
Floodplain management
Ch. 238, Art. II
2013-15
7-30-2013
Dogs and other animals: animal regulations amendment
Ch. 230, Art. I
2013-16
12-3-2013
Subdivision regulations amendment
Ch. 278
2013-17
1-28-2014
Taxation: real property tax amendment
Ch. 281, Art. VIII
2013-18
1-7-2014
Human Services Council repealer; Advocacy Council for Children, Youth and Families
Chs. 180, reference only; 147
2014-01
5-6-2014
Self-Insurance Fund repealer
Ch. 209, reference only
2014-02
5-6-2014
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2014-03
6-10-2014
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2014-04
7-8-2014
Car sales
Ch. 227
2014-05
7-22-2014
Taxation: recordation tax credits
Ch. 281, Art. IX
2014-06
7-8-2014
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2014-07
County Commissioners compensation
Not introduced
2014-08
11-18-2014
Agricultural preservation districts amendment
Ch. 215
2014-09
11-18-2014
Zoning amendment
Ch. 297
2014-10
11-18-2014
Zoning Map amendment
NCM
2014-11
11-18-2014
Subdivision regulations amendment
Ch. 278
2014-12
11-18-2014
Subdivision regulations amendment
Ch. 278
2014-13
Loitering
Not adopted
2014-14
Disclosure of confidential information
Not adopted
2014-15
NCM
2014-16
NCM
2014-17
NCM
2014-18
NCM
2014-19
NCM
2014-20
11-18-2014
Deputy Sheriffs' salaries
Declared void by Circuit Court
2015-01
2-24-2015
Floodplain management amendment
Ch. 238, Art. II
2015-02
3-17-2015
Volunteer fire companies, rescue squads, mobile intensive care units and dive rescue units: Length of Service Award Program amendment
Ch. 54, Art. II
2015-03
5-12-2015
Streets, roads and sidewalks amendment
Ch. 276
2015-04
5-12-215
Subdivision regulations amendment
Ch. 278
2015-05
6-16-2015
Building construction amendment
Ch. 224
2015-06
6-24-2015
Real property transfer tax
Ch. 281, Art. X
2015-07
12-15-2015
Cable communications amendment
Ch. 226
2016-01
3-15-2016
Zoning regulations amendment
Ch. 297
2016-02
4-19-2016
Sheriff amendment; Sheriff's office: merit system amendment
Ch. 125; Ch. 210, Art. I
2016-03
5-10-2016
Real property transfer tax amendment
Ch. 281, Art. X
2016-04
6-7-2016
Construction, extension and acquisition of water or sewer systems or stormwater management areas amendment; roads and bridges amendment; sewers and drainage systems amendment
Ch. 97, Art. II; Ch. 104; Ch. 122
2016-05
9-13-2016
Clean Energy Loan Program
Ch. 158
2016-06
9-20-2016
Zoning regulations amendment
Ch. 297
2016-07
10-25-2016
Zoning regulations amendment
Ch. 297
2016-08
1-10-2017
Sheriff amendment; Sheriff's office: merit system amendment
Ch. 125; Ch. 210, Art. I
2016-09
1-10-2017
Code of Ethics amendment
Ch. 170
2016-10
1-31-2017
Streets, roads and sidewalks amendment
Ch. 276
2016-11
1-31-2017
Subdivision regulations amendment
Ch. 278
2017-01
6-13-2017
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
2017-02
7-11-2017
Subdivision Regulations Amendment
Ch. 278
2017-03
6-6-2017
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
2017-04
6-6-2017
Zoning Map Amendment
NCM
2017-05
6-20-2017
Scholarships Amendment; Nursing Scholarship Program Amendment
Ch. 114; Ch. 190
2017-06
Pending Adoption
2017-07
11-28-2017
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
2017-08
11-28-2017
Zoning Map Amendment
NCM
2017-09
11-14-2017
Bond
NCM
2017-10
2-27-2018
Artificial Tanning Devices
Ch. 5
2017-11
1-9-2018
Personnel Regulations: Collective Bargaining
Ch. 197, Art. IV
2018-01
4-10-2018
Vehicles and Traffic: Towing Regulations
Ch. 287, Art. V
2018-02
7-24-2018
Volunteer Fire Companies, Rescue Squads, Mobile Intensive Care Units and Dive Rescue Units Amendment
Ch. 54
2018-03
9-11-2018
Commissioners, County Amendment
Ch. 27
2018-04
9-11-2018
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
2018-05
10-2-2018
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
2018-06
10-2-2018
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
2018-07
10-23-2018
Disposable Products
Ch. 295
2018-08
10-16-2018
Sewers and Drainage Systems: Septic Tank Risers
Ch. 122, Art. I
2018-09
10-23-2018
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
Bill No.
Adoption Date
Subject
Disposition
Supp. No.
2019-01
7-9-2019
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
8
2019-02
9-10-2019
School Crossing Guards Amendment
Ch. 208
8
2019-03
9-10-2019
Vehicles and Traffic: Parking Regulations Amendment
Ch. 287, Art. II
8
2020-01
6-2-2020
Planning and Growth Management, Department of; Facilities, Department of: Construction, Extension and Acquisition of Water or Sewer Systems or Stormwater Management Areas Amendment
Ch. 97, Art. II
8
2020-02
7-7-2020
Vehicles and Traffic: Parking Regulations Amendment
Ch. 287, Art. II
8
2020-03
6-16-2020
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
8
2020-04
6-16-2020
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
8
2020-05
9-29-2020
Fiscal and Administrative Services, Department of Amendment
Ch. 48
9
2020-06
12-15-2020
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
9
2020-07
12-8-2020
Resilience Authority
Ch. 299
9
2021-01
4-13-2021
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
10
2021-02
9-21-2021
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
10
2021-03
6-22-2021
Commissioners, County Amendment
Ch. 27
10
2021-04
10-5-2021
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
10
2021-05
9-29-2021
Farming Amendment
Ch. 235
10
2021-06
9-29-2021
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
10
2021-07
9-29-2021
Impact Fees Amendment
Ch. 249
10
2021-08
9-28-2021
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
10
2021-09
11-17-2021
Telephone Access to 9-1-1 Emergency Assistance
Ch. 283
10
2021-10
11-17-2021
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
10
2021-11
12-15-2021
Taxation Amendment
Ch. 281
10
2021-12
1-12-2022
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
10
2022-01
2-9-2022
Commissioners, County Amendment
Ch. 27
10
2022-02
5-18-2022
Ethics, Code of Amendment
Ch. 170
10
2022-03
9-21-2022
Volunteer Fire Companies, Rescue Squads, Mobile Intensive Care Units and Dive Rescue Units Amendment
Ch. 54
10
2022-04
Not yet adopted
10
2022-05
Not yet adopted
10
2022-06
10-4-2022
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
10
2022-07
7-27-2022
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
11
2022-08
10-18-2022
Commissioners, County Amendment
Ch. 27
10
2022-09
11-2-2022
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
11
2022-10
1-24-2023
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
11
2022-11
Not Adopted
2022-12
11-16-2022
Zoning Regulations Amendment
Ch. 297
11
2023-01
3-1-2023
Personnel Regulations Amendment
Ch. 197
11
2023-02
4-25-2023
Clean Energy Loan Program Amendment
Ch. 158
12
2023-03
4-18-2023
Zoning Map Amendment
NCM
12