Charles County, MD
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Monday- Friday*
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
We Also Accept
Appointment Requests
Submit an
Appointment Request Form
or
Call 301-645-0692
*Planning and Growth Management follows the Charles County Government Building Operating Schedule for holiday and inclement weather closures or delays.
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Department Information
Jason R. Groth, AICP
Director
Catherine Reisinger
Deputy Director
Cathy Thompson, AICP
Deputy Director
DIVISION CHIEFS
Codes, Permits, and Inspections
Raymond Shumaker
Chief
Infrastructure Management
Andy Balchin
Chief
Planning and Zoning
Charles Rice, AICP
Planning Director
Transit
Robert Romero
Chief
Address
200 Baltimore Street
La Plata, MD 20646
Phone
301-645-0692
Email
PGMAdmin@CharlesCountyMD.gov
Planning and Growth Management
The Department of Planning and Growth Management (PGM) plays a vital role in shaping the future of Charles County—supporting growth, protecting resources, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.
PGM’s work spans a wide range of responsibilities and services, organized across five divisions: Administrative Operations; Infrastructure Management; Codes, Permits, and Inspection Services; Planning; and Transit.
Events
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Board of Electrical Examiners and Supervisors - Hybrid
02/18/2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Planning Commission Meeting - Hybrid
02/23/2026 6:00 PM - 9:59 PM
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Board of Appeals - Hybrid
02/24/2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Planning Commission Meeting - Hybrid
03/02/2026 6:00 PM - 9:59 PM
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Board of Appeals - Hybrid
03/10/2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - Virtual
03/11/2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Nuisance Abatement Hearing Board
03/11/2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Planning Commission Meeting - Hybrid
03/16/2026 6:00 PM - 9:59 PM
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Board of Electrical Examiners and Supervisors - Hybrid
03/18/2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM