[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of Federalsburg 12-6-1971 by Ord. No. 99. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
For the purpose of promoting health, safety,
morals and the general welfare of the community, there is hereby created
in accordance with § 3.02 of Article 66B of the Annotated
Code of Maryland a commission to be known as the "Planning and Zoning
Commission of Federalsburg," said Commission to have all the power
and authority provided in said Article 66B.
The Planning and Zoning Commission of Federalsburg, in addition to the criteria set forth in § 143-1 of this chapter and in addition to the powers conferred upon it by Article 66B of the Annotated Code of Maryland, shall review all subdivision proposals and all other proposed new developments and shall grant permits for such subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments only:
A.
Where the proposal is consistent with the need to
minimize flood damage;
B.
Where all public utilities and facilities, such as
sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems are located, elevated, and
constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and
C.
Where adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce
exposure to flood hazards.
[Amended 5-2-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-01]
Said Commission shall consist of five members,
who shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.
The term of each member shall be five years or until his successor
takes office. Members may, after a public hearing, be removed by the
Council for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.
The Council shall file a written statement of reasons for such removal.
Vacancies occurring otherwise than through the expiration of terms
shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Mayor and confirmed
by the Council.
The Commission shall elect its Chairman from
among the appointed members and create and fill such other offices
as it may determine. The term of Chairman shall be one year, with
eligibility for reelection. The Commission shall hold at least one
regular meeting each month. It shall adopt rules for transaction of
business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions,
findings and determinations, which records shall be a public record.
In all respects said Commission shall have all
of the power and authority and all of the duties and responsibility
including planning, zoning, and subdivision control now or hereafter
granted to and vested in such Commission by virtue of Article 66B
of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
