A. 
The purpose of these regulations is:
(1) 
To regulate and control the division of land within St. Michaels to promote public health, safety, morals, and general welfare; and
(2) 
Ensure compliance with applicable provisions of enacted regulations and prescribe standards for the design and construction of site improvements.
B. 
It is the general intent of these regulations is:
(1) 
Ensure that site development and land subdivision meet the design principles and standards and required improvements outlined in this chapter, the St. Michaels Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 340 Zoning, and other ordinances, regulations, and policies established by the Town of St. Michaels;
(2) 
Assure sites are suitable for building purposes and human habitation;
(3) 
Regulate the flow of traffic in the streets and highways, providing for the safe, orderly, and smooth flow of traffic and providing streetscapes that are hospitable to pedestrians, bicyclists, and the character of St. Michaels;
(4) 
Ensure adequate provision of public services, including transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public facilities and utilities;
(5) 
Protect wetlands, streams, areas of steep slopes, highly erodible soils (and other soils with development constraints), shorelines, and plant and wildlife habitats; and
(6) 
Ensure any proposed use, structure, or development activity does not negatively affect the Chesapeake Bay's water quality and its tributaries.
This chapter may be referred to as the "St. Michaels Site Plan and Land Subdivision Regulations."
A. 
Site plans.
(1) 
Applicability. An approved site plan is required before the Town issues a building permit for any of the following uses, including the enlargement or replacement of associated structures.
(a) 
Multifamily uses;
(b) 
Commercial uses;
(c) 
Industrial uses;
(d) 
Multiple uses; and
(e) 
Changes of use when additional parking is required.
(2) 
Site plan submission is not required for an individual single-family, two-family, or duplex dwelling unit or a change of use when no additional parking is required.
(3) 
Site plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission. The Zoning Inspector is authorized to review and approve simplified site plans for enlargement or expansion of structures involving multifamily, commercial, industrial, or multiple uses when such enlargement or expansion meets the following criteria:
(a) 
Involves a structure of 400 square feet or less and no other expansion or enlargement has been approved in the preceding 12 months;
(b) 
Does not involve the creation of additional dwelling units;
(c) 
Has no adverse impact on approved stormwater management facilities or municipal infrastructures, including utilities; and
(d) 
Is in full compliance with all criteria, as outlined in this chapter.
B. 
Land subdivision.
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any land within the jurisdiction of the Town to which these regulations apply, or any other person, firm, or corporation, to subdivide any lot, tract, or parcel of land, or layout, construct, open or dedicate for public use or travel any street, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage facilities, or other facilities in connection in addition to that, or for the common use of occupants of buildings within the subdivision, unless and until:
(a) 
A plat of such subdivision is caused to be made per the regulations outlined in this chapter and the Annotated Code of Maryland Land Use Article. Division I, Title 5, as amended;
(b) 
Approval is secured from the St. Michaels Planning Commission or the Town's Zoning Inspector in the case of a minor revision as provided herein; and
(c) 
The Planning Commission or Zoning Inspector, as appropriate, has executed copies of final plat(s) to be recorded in the land records of Talbot County maintained at the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Talbot County.