TOWN OF SOMERSET CODE - ENACTED
APRIL 24, 1989
Last updated/uploaded June 12, 2008
As a service, the following are identified as sections of Town of Somerset Building Code that vary from Montgomery County Building Code:
Interior
Lots Section6-312(C)(1)
Corner Lots Section6-312(C)(2)
Accessory Building Rules Section6-312(C)(3)
Grandfathering Section6-312(D)(2)
Waivers
Section6-312(E)
Below is the Table of Contents by Chapter with each Article heading -- and a link to the PDF file (available by Chapter only).
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS (Chapter 1 PDF)
Article I. The Code
Article II. Penalties
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES (Chapter 2 PDF)
Article I. Town Personnel
Article II. Defense and Indemnification of Public Officials and Employees
Article III. The Town Hall
Article IV. Public Information and Finance
Article V. Council Procedures
Article VI. Ethics
Article VII. Town Tent
CHAPTER 3 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS (Chapter 3 PDF)
Article I. In General
CHAPTER 4 GROUNDS (Chapter 4 PDF)
Article I. Maintenance of Property
Article II. Protection of Town Property
Article III. Litter Control
Article IV. Refuse Collection
CHAPTER 5 PARKS AND RECREATION (Chapter 5 PDF)
Article I. Designation of Town Parks
Article II. Park Regulations
Article III. Swimming Pool
Article IV. Tennis Courts
Article V. Requirements for Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts
Article VI. Protection of Town Parks from Damage Caused by Water Discharge
Article VII. Weapons Prohibited in Town Parks
Article VIII. Penalties and Enforcement
Article IX. Parks and Natural Resources Committee
Article X. Batting Cage Committee
CHAPTER 6 BUILDING CODE (Chapter 6 PDF)
Article I. Purpose and Definitions
Article II. Montgomery County Building Code
Article III. Town Building Permits
Article IV. Requirements During Construction
Article V. Subdivisions
Article VI. Penalties
Article VII. Regulation and Permitting of Certain Fences and Walls
Article VIII. Property Restriction Signs
Article IX. Miscellaneous
CHAPTER 7 UTILITY LINE CONSTRUCTION (Chapter 7 PDF)
Article I. In General
Article II. Action on Permits
Article III. Enforcement and Penalties
Article IV. Administrative Procedure
CHAPTER 8 PROTECTION OF TREES (Chapter 8 PDF)
Article I. Purpose and Definitions
Article II. Permits
Article III. Enforcement and Penalties
Article IV. Administrative Procedures
CHAPTER 9 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (Chapter 9 PDF)
Article I. Moving Violations
Article II. Parking Violations
Article III. Miscellaneous
Article IV. Enforcement and Penalties
CHAPTER 10 MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATION ADOPTED IN SOMERSET (Chapter 10 PDF)
Article I. In General
CHAPTER 11 MISCELLANEOUS (Chapter 11 PDF)
Article I. Cable Communications
Article II. Animal Control
Article III. Noise Control
Article IV. Town History Committee
Article V. Security Committee
Article VI. Special Events Committee