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Maryland Opening Checklist (Printable)
Print-friendly checklist with statewide baseline and municipality-specific notes.
State section — Maryland
- Maryland health/public health program
- State or delegated fire authority
- Local building and planning departments
Municipality section — Maryland
| Jurisdiction | Stepwise path | In-person location/map | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | Zoning review → CELS permits → health plan review → fire/health finals | Planning office map | planning.baltimorecity.gov |
| Montgomery County | Zoning/use check → DPS permitting → DHHS food licensing → pre-op health | DPS office map | montgomerycountymd.gov/DPS |
| Prince George’s County | Use verification → DPIE permits → food control review → final inspections | DPIE office map | princegeorgescountymd.gov/DPIE |
| Anne Arundel County | Zoning confirmation → Inspections & Permits filing → health review → opening approvals | I&P office map | aacounty.org/inspections-and-permits |
| Howard County | Use check → DILP permits → health application → trade/fire/health signoff | DILP office map | howardcountymd.gov/DILP |
Each jurisdiction also publishes health division instructions and food-facility forms; verify the latest packet before submittal.
Opening task checklist
| Done | Task | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning/use verification complete | __________________ | __________ | |
| Plan review package submitted | __________________ | __________ | |
| Health/building/fire permits issued | __________________ | __________ | |
| Final inspections passed | __________________ | __________ |
Notes
Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________