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Residential addition single family dwelling permit

3708 Macalpine Rd, Ellicott City, MD, 21042

2025-05-13

Single family dwelling construct 47 x 12 (1) story addition w finish basement to include: new office in basement level laundry room on 1st floor & expand 1st floor kitchen & dining room 1 story full basement 2r 0fb 0hb 0fp other structure = n/a 0br porch/deck = n/a energy method = prescriptive method

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B25000809

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issued

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$2,787

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License #	19510
Status	Active
State	Maryland
Type	Architects

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