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   Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations

Click on the links below to access individual sections within the City of Cumberland's Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.  For more information, please contact the Department of Community Development at 301-759-6442.

 


 

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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
 


The power and duties of the Zoning Board of Appeals are authorized per Chapter 25, Section 7 of the City Zoning Ordinance.
 

The Board consists of five (5) members to be apointed by the Mayor and City Council, each for a term of thre (3) years.

 

GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES:

The Zoning Board of Appeals shall meet to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Administrator in the enforcement, interpretation or administrtion of the Zoning Ordinance. 

 

Among other duties, they shall hear all challenges to issue of fact or interpration relative to the Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Map, may authorize variances from the Ordinance, decide on applications for conditional uses, and authorize nonconforming uses.   

 

Further powers and procedures of the Board may be found in Section 7 of the Zoning Ordinance, or by contacting the City Planner at 301-759-6403

 

BOARD MEMBERS POSITION TERM
Bernard J. Lechman Chair 1/15/2011 - 1/15/2014
Stanley Goodrich   1/15/2009 - 1/15/2012
Russell Livengood Secretary 1/16/2010 - 1/15/2013
Earl E. Royce   1/15/2009 - 1/15/2012
Joseph Reinhard Vice-Chair 1/15/2009 - 1/15/2012

 

if you wish to contact the Zoning Board of Appeals, please call or send your message or letter to the City Planner using the contact information provided on the Main Planning Page (click on the link below).

 

Go to the City's main Planning page
 

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Summer Day Camp
Program offered as part of our summer recreation program held at Constitution Park. The daily program runs Monday-Friday, 9-4 with extended hours 8-5.  Activities include exercises, swimming lessons, tennis lessons, organized softball, volleyball, wiffleball, kickball, nature walks, arts and crafts, free swim, scavenger hunt, water Olympics, talent shows, awards programs and field trips.

 

Click here for a Daycamp Application and further information about the camp,
also If payment is being made with a check, please fill out the following form:  Check Form
(both forms are in PDF format)
Contact: Cumberland Parks and Recreation Department 301-759-6635



Baseball/Softball:
Dapper Dan Little League/Pee Wee League - T-Ball
For Children 4 to 7 years old
Two Divisions - Minor-9&10 year olds
Majors-11&12 year olds
Sponsored by the Dapper Dan Club
Contact: Dick Sterne 301-722-5490
Click here to register now!


Allegany County Girls Softball
Ages 5-16
 


Hot Stove League
For youth age 13-15
Operated and Sponsored by the Hot Stove League



Recreation Baseball League
For youth ages 16-18
Operated by the Recreation Baseball Organization
Contact: Ken Leasure 301-722-4275



Marbles
For boys and girls up to and including 14 years of age.
eight areas of play in which boys and girls compete to represent their school in the City Marble Tournament.  Tournament held at Constitution Park.  The boys is sponsored by the Cumberland Lions Club and the girls by the Cumberland Eagles and Eagles Past President Club.
Contact Cumberland Parks and Recreation Department 301-759-6635


Fishing Rodeo
Annual rodeo held at the Battie Mixon fishing hole in Oldtown in corporation with the Oldtown VFW and the National Park Service. Prizes awarded.
Youths from age 5-15.
Contact: Cumberland Parks and Recreation Department 301-759-6636


Hershey Track and Field Meet
The Cumberland Parks and Recreation Department conducts the annual local meet. First and Second place finishers qualify to advance to the state Track Meet.
Contact Cumberland Parks and Recreation Department 301-759-6636
 

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Kids playing soccer

Baby sitter class

A six week course for girls and boys ages 12 and over. Held on Thursdays beginning the first Thursday in October. Upon completion of the class, a certificate is issued. Contact the department for more information on time and location. Registration at first class; no fee.

 

Football

Pee Wee League

 

C.A.Y.F.L. League - All sixth through eighth graders not older than 14 years on November 1 are eligible. Maximum weight is 145 lbs. Registration is held in mid-July. Practices begin first week of August.
 

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From the U.S Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov

  • Over the last five years, the number of persons killed in motor vehicle crashes in work zones has risen from 989 in 2001 to 1,074 in 2005 (an average of 1,068 fatalities a year).
  • Eighty-five percent of those killed in a work zone are drivers or occupants.
  • On average from 2001 to 2005 about 15 percent of the fatalities resulting from crashes in work zones were non-motorists (pedestrians and bicyclists).
  • More than 40,000 people are injured each year as a result of motor vehicle crashes in work zones.
  • Of the 1,074 work zone fatalities in 2005, 235 occurred in crashes involving large trucks.
  • In addition:
    • approximately half of all fatal work zone crashes occurred during the day.
    • more than two times as many fatal work zone crashes occurred on weekdays as on weekends.
    • fatal work zone crashes occurred most often in the summer and the fall.
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Planners planning

Planning meeting

What Are Planners &

 What Do They Do?

 

Professional planners help public officials, businesses, and citizens make wiser (or more efficient) decisions about how our communities should grow and develop. They are educated and trained to study growth trends and patterns, identify and assess public needs, manage scarce and sensitive natural resources, think creatively about future needs, guide development activity, and formulate appropriate public policy recommendations.

 

Some planners specialize in certain critical or complex issues, such as transportation, housing, economic development, or environmental resource management.  Others are “generalists” with a wide range of skills and experiences to address broader growth and development issues.  To be successful, all planners must have a basic understanding of the law, statistical analysis techniques, government operations, mapping concepts, and land development practices.

 

The list of technical skills a planner needs to understand is so large that it is difficult to be an expert in any one area.  However, a planner’s value is not always determined as much by the depth of his/her expertise in any one technical area as it is by the special way he/she thinks about problems and issues. Where most people are focused on short-term needs and issues, planners are trained to think about long range needs that affect future generations. They not only work to solve specific problems, they also consider the consequences of optional solutions on other related issues and on future residents. Planners study and consider the interrelationships and interdependencies between issues. Planners are also trained to balance public needs and individual interests when advising decision makers on important public policy issues. Finally, planners work to engage citizens in the planning process, since the public will be impacted by the conclusions they reach.

 

“Some men see things as they are and ask ‘Why?’  Others dream things that never were and ask, ‘Why not?’” (George Bernard Shaw)

 

Planners work at all levels of government. City and County planners work for individual communities and focus primarily on neighborhood and city- or county-wide issues.  They often work directly with citizens and developers who are seeking approval to build within the community.  Although local development decisions are made by volunteer Planning Commission members, the local planner helps them review complex development applications, write zoning and subdivision regulations, and conduct special planning studies for the community.

 

Regional planners work for public or semi­public agencies that serve several counties and cities with similar characteristics or that share an historic working relationship. They help their member cities and towns write plans and ordinances like a city planner, but they also help communities work to address shared problems or issues. They prepare special regional studies and plans and offer a wide range of shared services to their local governments.

 

Planners also work for state and federal governments, where they study issues that affect entire states and the nation.  Many planners also work as private consultants, offering specialized planning services to cities, towns, states, and private developers.

 

In the City of Cumberland, the City Planner works closely with Engineering, Community Development, and Economic Development staffs to help coordinate the implementation of civic projects and improvements, expand and strengthen the City's economy, process annexations, manage development to achieve the city's long-range goals, and prepare plans and studies to guide the future growth of the City.  The City Planner also advises the Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Mayor and City Council on development, zoning, subdivision, and general planning issues.  Finally, the Planner works with citizens and prospective developers to determine how they can use or develop their properties in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and Subdvision Regulations.

 

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What Is Planning?



The word "planning" is hard for many people to understand because it is a concept, not something you can hold in your hands or visualize easily in your mind. For those who work in the planning field, the vagueness of the word and the wide range of issues and activities it embraces makes it difficult to describe the nature of their work.

 


At its most basic level, planning is the process we use to make deliberate decisions. It begins with a vision of what you want to achieve. You then compare the vision with where you are now and determine what you need to do to get where you want to be.

 



“You got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there.” (Yogi Berra)

 


 

Bike plan cover

Why Is Planning Important?


You use planning every day. Everything you prepare for (what to wear, what to eat, where to go for a vacation) requires planning. In fact, it is almost impossible to imagine how we could conduct our daily lives without it.

 



In essence, the ability to plan is one of the basic defining qualities of self-awareness. It sets us apart from all other species and empowers us to alter our environment to suit our needs. Without it, we would not be able to create or sustain the complex society and quality of life we enjoy. Planning is such a basic concept to humans that we could not have become what we are without it.
 

 

“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” (APA)

 

 

For example, planning a vacation forces us to make many advance decisions, such as when to leave, where to go, how to get there, where to stay, how long to stay, what to do while we’re there, what to bring along, and how much money we need. Planning helps make our lives more successful and pleasant by reducing the amount of uncertainty and stress we must face. It brings order to our lives. Planning also helps us use scarce or sensitive resources wisely and efficiently.

 


“Destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.” (William Jennings Bryan)

 



While planning is very important to our personal lives, it is even more important to our economy and communities. The more people involved in or impacted by a decision, the greater the need for planning to achieve common goals and address common needs. Just as every business needs a plan or strategy to be successful, every community needs a plan to manage scarce resources, provide adequate services and infrastructure to its residents, create capacity for growth, and address public needs and issues. Planning a business or a city is more difficult than personal planning because more complex decisions are required and each of those decisions affect more people. That’s where professional planners enter the picture.

 


“Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children.” (Kenyan & Native American Proverb)

 

 

Cumberland in the summer

 

 

  

For More Information On Planning...

 


If you would like to learn more about planning and the planning profession, please access the American Planning Association’s web site at www.planning.org/ or call (312) 431-9100. You may also access the Maryland Chapter’s web site at www.planning.org/marylandapa/.  If you would like to know what planners do, click here.  You also can learn more about planning in Maryland by reviewing the City of Cumberland's Planning Commissioner Training Series, which is available on the Municipal Planning Commission page.
 

 

For more detailed information on the City of Cumberland’s planning services,

call (301) 759-6503.

 

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF PLANNING IN CUMBERLAND!

  
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Cloudy/Dirty/Unusual Odor or Taste

Whether you are experiencing cloudy or dirty water, or your water has developed an unusual odor or taste, let the department know immediately so that they may investigate the situation. If the problem is easily recognizable, the department will give you advice by phone. For example, water may occasionally become discolored due to water main breaks, fires that use a high volume of water, or problems at the water plant. These problems usually show up in your home as muddy water. This water is not unsafe to drink. It merely contains sediments due to sudden changes in pressure in the system. When the cause of the problem is corrected, the sediments will be flushed from the system. Do not wash clothes because the sediments may cause stains. If the problem appears more serious, or is unable to be solved by phone, call the City of Cumberland Water Distribution Department at 301.759.6625 and we will flush the hydrant(s) in the affected area.
 
 

Low Pressure Complaints

Some typical problems that can lead to low water pressure are:
·  Pressure regulators
·  Elevation
·  Home valves
·  Water leaks
·  Peak periods
·  Mineral deposits
 

Here are a few steps to follow to resolve your situation

 

Step1

If the problem is limited to a fixture, try unscrewing any in-line device, such as a faucet aerator or showerhead, by hand or with pliers, and rinsing off or replacing clogged or corroded screens and parts on an in-line device such as a faucet aerator or showerhead.
 

Step2

If the problem is that the supply lines feeding a branch (say, in an addition) are too small, increase their pipe size.   Old galvanized lines tend to collect corrosion, replace with plastic.
 

Step3

If the problem is inadequate flow to the entire house, as might occur when you add new fixtures to an existing system, increase the size of the main supply pipe from the water meter to the house.
 

Step4

If the problem is inadequate pressure--for example, at the end of a municipal system or from a well located downhill--install a booster pump.
 
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          WELCOME TO THE WATER FILTRATION PLANT

Water Filtration Plant

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Wastewater plant

See links to the left for useful information.

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Contact:
Howell Trucking
(301) 777-1360
or
John Chapman
Asst. Director, Public Works/Maintenance
(301) 759-6620
jchapman@allconet.org
CityPublicWorks@allconet.org
 

The City of Cumberland contracts with Howell Trucking to provide solid waste removal within the corporate limits to of the City of Cumberland. The service provides for twice a week pickup according to the schedule, and accompanying rules and regulations listed below.

 

Rules and regulations

1. All garbage must he drained and wrapped in paper before being placed in a suitable, watertight, metal, rubber or plastic container. Such containers shall be of a capacity not to exceed two bushels or FORTY POUNDS in weight, and must have securely fitted lids. Paper or plastic garbage bags of suitable gauge and strength may be used in place of metal, rubber or plastic cans. When used, such bags must be securely fastened at the top.

2. All ashes must be placed in suitable watertight, metal, rubber or plastic containers holding not in excess of one bushel or FORTY POUNDS in weight. All ashes must be dry and may not be mixed with garbage.

3. Oil drums, chemical containers, shortening cans, railroad spike cans, carbide cans, unsuitable plastic containers, kitchen and bathroom waste paper cans, shall not be permitted for the disposal of garbage, ashes or rubbish.

4. All garbage and ash cans must have a handle that will extend down over the side of the can, or two suitable side handles, and must have securely fitted lids.

5. Place receptacles away from parked vehicles to insure pickup.

6. All pasteboard boxes, brush, or similar items placed out for disposal must be cut down and/or folded to a length not to exceed forty-eight inches and securely tied with stout cord in suitable bundles, not to exceed FORTY
POUNDS per bundle, before being placed at the curb.

7. Magazines shall be tied in bunches not to exceed FORTY POUNDS. Newspapers, if not recycled, shall also be tied in bundles not to exceed FORTY POUNDS.

8. Collections will be made in accordance with the schedule determined by the City of Cumberland:

SCHEDULE
MONDAY AND THURSDAY
East Side, West Side
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY
South Cumberland
WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY
Downtown, North Cumberland

Note:For additional questions and Information call THE SOLID WASTE Collector AT 777-1360 or THE CITY AT 759-6620

9. No garbage, ashes, refuse, etc., may be placed at the curb before 9:00 p.m. of the day before collection, and empty containers must be removed prior to 6:00 p.m. on the day of collection.

10. The responsibility for picking up garbage, ashes or refuse scattered or littered about, as a result of upset cans, torn bags, etc., is that
of the homeowner or property owner from whom such garbage, etc., is to be collected.

11. A penalty of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) is prescribed for violating any of the rules and regulations pertaining to the disposal of garbage and other household refuse. THERE ARE SEVERAL PENALTIES FOR THROWING OR DUMPING GARBAGE, ASHES, OR REFUSE IN OR UPON ANY PROPERTY IN THE CITY LIMITS.

12. Nothing is to be placed at the curb in cardboard boxes, as they tend to break up and deteriorate when wet.

13. No construction material of any type should be placed at the curb for pickup. Dry wall, plaster, lathe, roofing, bricks, carpeting, wood, etc. will not be picked lip at curbside.

14. Rocks and dirt are not acceptable as yard waste and will not be picked up.

To prevent garbage cans from being bent out of shape, it is recommended that nothing be stomped tightly into the can. Anything wet is difficult to dump out of a can and when the temperature is low, this becomes frozen so that the container cannot be emptied.

Wet ashes are very difficult to dump, and when cold, freeze in the can. Ash cans heavily loaded will bend very easily when being dumped into
the truck.

The FORTY (40) pound limit seems very light when you first read it, but when you consider that a man empties from fifteen hundred (1,500) to two thousand (2,000) cans in a night of work, it could add up to lifting as much as forty tons if
each can weighed forty pounds.

To dispose of Christmas gift wrappings, roll paper into beach ball size and tie with ribbon or string. This will prevent overloading the garbage cans so that garbage and household rubbish can be put in cans.

Break down pasteboard boxes and tie into bundles tightly with stout cord

To keep our City neat and clean will require the full cooperation of every citizen.

 

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Project Number:
09-09-M
Project Name
Washington Street Improvements - Greene St. to Allegany St.
Project Description:
This project involves the installation of a new water main and street improvments to Washington Street, from Green Street to Allegany Street.
Status:
Construction
Project News:
Construction is scheduled to begin on or about March 15th, weather permitting.
The construction of this project will be done in an order reversed from the original proposal. The following Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Plans are in the arrange in the order of the anticipated construction.
Current Phase of Construction
Future Phase of Construction
 Schedule:
Construction March 2010 - October 2010
Additional Project Numbers:
N/A
Project Funding:
City Bond Funds
Consultant:
SPECS, Inc.
Contractor:
Photos:
Photo Gallery

 

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Downtown Cumberland - Wishing you were here?

Welcome!

 

Tree-lined streets, small town ambiance and an arts community that will surprise you, tucked away in the Maryland mountains. 

 

If quality of life is important to you, your family, your business, your lifestyle - then take the time to discover Cumberland.  You'll come for a visit, but stay for a lifetime.

 

 

 

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 "We'll See You on the Avenue!"
 
The City of Cumberland’s Office of Economic Development is now accepting applications for a new program in association with the revitalization efforts for the Virginia Avenue corridor. This residential grant award of up to $5,000 will be offered to qualifying low to moderate income persons whose property could use some sprucing up! This program will allow visual structural improvements to be made to the properties within the Virginia Avenue Area Targeted for Revitalization (VAATR) district. Applicants will be required to match the grant with at least $250.
 
Other programs include the Virginia Avenue Residential Façade Grant program will award up to $2,000 per applicant and encompasses the same type of exterior repair or replacement, as well as streetscape façade improvements. There is no matching grant requirement for this funding source. Likewise, the Targeted Virginia Avenue Commercial Façade Grant program allows $2,000 to the qualifying low to moderate income persons wishing to make aesthetic improvements to the façade of their commercial property.
 
All grant sources are financed in part by the State of Maryland Department of Community Development Block Grant program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are being administered by the City of Cumberland’s Economic Development offices. Applications are available immediately by contacting Terri Hast at 301-722-4173 or by stopping by either 137 Virginia Avenue (State Farm Building) Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or in the lower level of City Hall anytime between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.   To be eligible, projects must be located within the boundaries of the VAATR District.   Maps are available upon request or by visiting the City’s website at www.ci.cumberland.md.us. 
 
In addition, there is a Micro Enterprise Grant offered specifically with the small business owner in mind. This fund assists with the establishment, stabilization and expansion of small businesses both within the VAATR district and throughout the City. Awards for the micro-enterprise grants range from $2,500 and up to $5,000 depending upon the needs of the small business owner. 
 
All grants must meet the standards for low to moderate income as required by HUD.  Community Development Block Grant funds both complement and supplement existing State programs.
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Project Number:
19-07-M
Project Name
Virginia Ave Corridor Improvements
Description:
Mill and Overlay of street from Industrial Blvd to Oldtown RD with curb and sidewalk improvements at various locations.
Status:
Bidding for Construction (See Notice to Bidders)
Project News:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Additional Project Numbers:
SHA Contract No. 19-07-M
F.A Project No. APL-000A(461)E
Project Funding:
City Funds
Consultant:
City of Cumberland Engineering Department
Contractor:
To Be Announced
Photos:
Photo Gallery
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Fair Housing It's the Law 

Fair Housing Persons with Disabilities

Fair Housing Fair Lending Procedures Practices

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Utility billing for the City of Cumberland is the responsibility of the Finance Department's Tax and Utility Division. Most of the City's utility customers receive a quarterly or monthly bill for utility services including water, wastewater, and trash.

The Tax and Utility Department handles billing requests and payments from our customers. 


The links to the left will help you pay your utility bill:

  • Automatic Electronic Utility bill payment - to obtain an application for this service
  • Utility Bill Inquiry/ Bill Payment - to look up your utility balance and pay online via credit card 
  • Payment Locations - to find out the locations of our utility bill collection agencies 

     

NOTE:  Beginning July 1, 2009, the City of Cumberland will be converting from quarterly utility billing to monthly utility billing.

The city will NO LONGER provide the courtesy POSTCARDS that advised customers that service will be terminated if the account is not paid in full.

The city will NO LONGER provide the RED DOOR TAGS to advise that customer water service will be discontinued.

Utility balances not paid within 45 days from the day the bill was rendered will have service discontinued.  (water shut off)
 

 

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WELCOME TO THE UTILITIES  DIVISION

 

Utilities Division           Pipe work             water tank 

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Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission was created to further sound urban management practices, to preserve and enhance the beauty of Cumberland, and to study the problems and determine the needs of the city with regard to tree planting and maintenance programs.  

Hazardous Trees

Please inform the City if you see a tree that you believe poses a hazard and is in need of emergency pruning. Other tree emergencies such as fallen trees, fallen limbs, and hanging limbs should also be reported.  The Arbor Day Foundation defines a Hazard Tree as:
 

"A tree with structural defects that may cause the tree or a portion of the tree to fall on someone or something of value."
 

To report a hazardous tree or a tree emergency please use the online Tree Work Request Form, or call Paul Eriksson at 301-759-6607.
 

Cumberland City Code References

  • Chapter 2. Article V. Division 3. Shade Tree Commission 
  • Chapter 14. Article I. Sec. 14-1. Removal or trimming of trees, vegetation, etc. 
  • Chapter 22. Article V. Trees and Shrubs 

Online version of Cumberland City Code
 

Links

 

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An Urban Tree Canopy Essay Contest is being held to increase awareness of the City of Cumberland’s Urban Tree Canopy Program.  For more information on Cumberland’s tree canopy contact the City’s Natural Resource Specialist 301-759-6607.

50 trees will be given away to the top 50 essays.  Essays will be evaluated by City of Cumberland staff.

 

 

 

Name:  

Address:     

City:             

State :             

Zip:               

Telephone:  
* (so that we may contact you in the event you qualify to receive a tree)

Email: 

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

In 500 words of less describe:

The importance of trees in an urban setting like the City of Cumberland

or

How you can contribute to the enhancement of the Urban Tree Canopy in the City of Cumberland (or your community) 

Essay:

 

Trees – native to western Maryland – have been donated by Raquel Ketterman, Environmental Specialist for the City of Cumberland. The trees are 1-year seedlings from the John S. AytonStateTree Nursery (of Maryland) and are to be used for Watershed Protection, Wildlife Habitat, Soil Protection, Buffer Planting and Windbreak Protection.

 
Please review the list of trees to be given away (below) and rank by checking the approiate boxes which tree you would like as a first choice and as a second choice. Please keep in mind the size and conditions of the planting space that you have as well as whether you will be using the tree for Watershed Protection, Wildlife Habitat, Soil Protection, Buffer Planting or Windbreak Protection.
 

 The species of trees - Native to Western Maryland – to be given away to the top 50 essays include:

 

1st Choice  2nd Choice
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) – a small understory tree or large shrub which typically grows 15-20' tall. Pawpaws do best in deep, fertile soil that is moist, but well-drained and slightly acid (pH 5-7).  The young plant is very sensitive to full sunlight and requires filtered sun for the first year or two. The large dangling leaves dislike strong winds. Large, slightly drooping, elliptical, medium green leaves (6-12" long) retain green color well into fall before turning to a bright (but sometimes undistinguished) yellow. Cup-shaped, purple flowers (3 green sepals and 6 purple petals in two tiers) appear in spring, and give way to edible, oblong, yellowish green fruits which mature in early autumn to a dark brown. Flavor and fleshy consistency of the sweet-flavored fruits resembles bananas. Fruits are frequently eaten raw or used in ice creams or pies, although they can produce nausea in some people. Wildlife (e.g., raccoons, squirrels and opossums) eagerly seek out the fruits and often beat humans to the harvest. Overall the tree is an excellent edible landscape addition. 

 

 1st Choice  2nd Choice

Gray Twigg Dogwood (Cornus racemosa) – a shrub/small tree that provides food and shelter for wildlife and grows 8 to 12 feet tall. It is better suited to drier sites. Very dense green foliage that turns purplish in fall. Numerous small white flower clusters, 1 to 2 inches in diameter, bloom in mid June, giving way to small white berries in summer which attract birds. Grows well in average soil. Withstands shearing and because of its dense growth, it makes a good barrier or screen. Cut it off at the base in early spring, fertilize it well and it will grow back more dense than ever before. Very good for soil erosion. Wet tolerant. Native to eastern United States.

 

 1st Choice  2nd Choice

Chestnut Oak (Quercus prinus) – commonly reaches 60 to 80 feet at maturity and grows better on dry and poor sites than other oaks.  Leaves are a lustrous dark yellowish-green spring and summer, changing to orange, yellow and brown in fall. The Chestnut oak is commonly found in the Appalachian region on dry, infertile soils and rocky ridges but reaches best growth on rich well-drained soils along streams. Acorns are rich dark brown with a very sweet taste. Relished by squirrels, deer, and other wildlife. Chestnut oak is slow growing and the lumber is cut and sold as white oak. Maryland native.

 

RULES

 
Submit short essay and complete your contact information
 
The essay must be solely the work of the writer entering the contest.  Plagiarism will result in disqualification.
 
You will receive a call and/or email if your essay is chosen as one of the top 50
 
Two dates in early April will be selected so that recipients of the 50 trees may come and pick-up their trees
 
Trees must be picked up on the advertised dates, timely planting of the seedling trees is crucial to their health and survival. If your tree is not picked-up on one of the two dates to be announced – your free tree is considered forfeited.
 
A fact sheet will be provided with each seedling tree.
 
The essays will not be returned to the participant
 
All essays are to be submitted by 2:00pm on March 20, 2009 (first day of spring)
 
I have read and understand the rules above. I further understand that the essay that I am submitting does not guarantee me a free seedling tree. And that I may or may not be contacted to receive a free tree. 
 
Furthermore by submitting this essay I understand that it becomes property of the City of Cumberland, will not be returned to me, and I allow it to be used to help promote the City of Cumberland’s Urban Tree Canopy Program.
 
I have read the above and agree with all rules and conditions of the Urban Tree Canopy Essay Contest.
 
Read and Understand
 
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*This contest is open to contestants of all ages, however if the contestant is under the age of 18 please have your parent or guardian sign here.  The City of Cumberland waives all rights and responsibilities for the tree seedling once in possesion of the contest winners.

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