The purpose of this article is to provide an additional technique
for land development consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as authorized
by the Annotated Code of Maryland. It is the purpose of this article
to enhance development flexibility, innovation and quality while ensuring
protection of the public interest, health, safety and welfare.
The County Commissioners' desire to exercise the authority granted
by Section 13.01 of Article 66b, Annotated Code of Maryland, to authorize development rights and responsibilities agreements
generally.
Any person having a legal or equitable interest in real property
in Charles County may petition the County Commissioners to enter into
an agreement.
Upon receipt of a petition, the County Commissioners shall refer
the petition to the Planning Commission, which may conduct a public
hearing, for a determination on whether the proposed agreement is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The County Commissioners may
not enter into an agreement until the Planning Commission determines
whether the proposed agreement is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan. The Commissioners may, however, choose not to accept the Planning
Commission recommendation.
Before an agreement may be executed by the County Commissioners,
the Commissioners shall hold a public hearing on the agreement. Notice
of the hearing shall be as provided in Article 66b, Section 4.04 of
the Annotated Code of Maryland.