The procedures hereinafter specified provide not only for the conditional approval of a preliminary plat and approval of a final plat, but also for a preapplication tentative sketch plan. The tentative sketch plan procedure is optional to the applicant and is not a prerequisite to the approval of the final plat. However, this optional procedure is strongly recommended because it provides the applicant with an opportunity to resolve problems early in the proceedings and to make necessary modifications and revisions prior to incurring the expense of preparing a preliminary and final plat. For all subdivisions located in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, Chapter 45, Critical Area, and Chapter 245, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Federalsburg, are hereby adopted by reference.
A.
Purpose.
(1)
The purpose of the tentative sketch plan is to afford
the applicant the opportunity to consult early and informally with
the Town Engineer, Public Works Administrator, Building Inspector,
and Planning and Zoning Commission before preparation of the preliminary
plat and formal application for approval.
(2)
During the tentative sketch plan procedure, the applicant
can advantageously make use of the services of the administrative
personnel of the Town as well as the Planning and Zoning Commission
to help him analyze the problem of the development and plan more adequately
for its sound coordination with the community. This procedure also
affords Town administrative personnel and the Planning and Zoning
Commission the opportunity to give informal guidance to the applicant
at a stage when potential points of difference can be more easily
resolved. It can also simplify official actions and save unnecessary
expense and delay.
B.
Procedure.
(1)
Applicant prepares sketch plan.
(2)
Applicant submits five copies of the sketch plan and
application to the Public Works Administrator, Code Enforcement Officer
and Planning and Zoning Commission.
(5)
It is the responsibility of the applicant(s) to submit
all of the paperwork to the Planning and Zoning Commission at least
10 days prior to the next regular monthly meeting, which:
(6)
The Planning and Zoning Commission at its next regular
meeting following receipt of the applicant's submission by the Commission
shall:
(a)
Evaluate the applicant's submission, presentation,
discussion with applicant, and Town Engineer's report;
(b)
Determine whether the sketch plan meets the
objectives and requirements of this chapter and other regulations
and ordinances; and
(c)
Inform the applicant in writing the decision,
including required changes in the sketch plan and the reasons for
the decision.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the preliminary plat is to
require formal conditional approval in order to minimize changes and
revisions before a final plat is submitted.
B.
General. A preliminary plat and all information and
procedures relating thereto shall in all respects be in compliance
with the provisions of the regulations, except where variation therefrom
may be specifically authorized in writing by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
C.
Procedure.
(1)
Applicant prepares preliminary plat and application;
(2)
Applicant submits six copies of the preliminary plat
and application to the Public Works Administrator, Code Enforcement
Officer and Planning and Zoning Commission;
(5)
At least 10 days prior to the next regular monthly
meeting following receipt of the complete submission to the Chairperson
and the Planning and Zoning Commission:
(6)
The Planning and Zoning Commission at least one month
following the receipt of the applicant's submission by the Commission
shall:
(a)
Evaluate applicant's submission, presentation,
discussion with the applicant, and the Town Engineer's report;
(b)
Determine whether the preliminary plat meets
the objectives and requirements of this chapter and other regulations
and ordinances; and
(c)
Inform the applicant in writing the decision
including required changes in the preliminary plan and the reason
for the decision.
(7)
Approval of the preliminary plat shall constitute
conditional approval of the subdivision as to character and intensity
but shall not constitute approval of the final plat or authorize sale
of lots or construction of buildings.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the final plat is to require formal approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission before plats for all subdivisions are recorded as required by Article III of these regulations.
B.
General. A final plat shall be submitted conforming
to the changes recommended during the preliminary plat procedure.
The final plat and all information and procedures relating thereto
shall in all respects be in compliance with the provisions of these
regulations, except where variation therefrom may be specified in
writing by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Preliminary and final
plat procedures may be executed simultaneously in the case of minor
subdivision plats.
C.
Procedure.
(1)
Applicant prepares final plat and application;
(2)
Applicant submits six copies of the final plat and
application within one year from the date of receiving conditional
approval of the preliminary plat to the Administrator;
(5)
The next regular monthly meeting following 10 days
prior to receipt of the completed submission to the Chairperson and
the Planning and Zoning Commission:
(6)
The Planning and Zoning Commission at its next regular
monthly meeting following the receipt of the applicant's submission
by the Commission shall:
(a)
Evaluate applicant's submission, presentation,
discussion with applicant, and the Town Engineer's report;
(b)
Determine whether the final plat meets the objectives
and requirements of this chapter and other regulations and ordinances;
and
(c)
Inform the applicant in writing the decision,
including required changes and the reasons for the decision.
(7)
(8)
The Planning and Zoning Commission requires the applicant
file at least two Mylar prints for recordation with the Clerk of Court,
Caroline County, and shall provide other prints to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for distribution to official agencies as may be
needed.
A.
Streets, parks, and other public improvements shown
on a subdivision plat to be recorded may be offered for dedication
to the Town by formal notation thereof on the plat, or the owner may
note on the plat that such improvements have not been offered for
dedication to the Town.
B.
Recording of the final plat by the Planning and Zoning
Commission shall not be deemed to constitute or effect an acceptance
by the public of the dedication of any street or other proposed public
park or improvement shown on said plat, but improvements so noted
for dedication may be accepted by the public through any subsequent
appropriate act.
A.
B.
Final inspection. A representative of the Mayor and
Council and Town Engineer shall make a final inspection with the applicant
of all required improvements. The applicant would be responsible for
bearing all costs for improvements before acceptance by the Town,
and all shall be coordinated between the applicant's attorney and
the Town's attorney.
C.
Acceptance. If improvements are to be accepted by
the Town, the Mayor and Council shall notify the applicant of acceptance
of the required improvements if satisfied that the applicant has complied
with all specifications and ordinances of the Town.
