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Plan types

Plan Types

Select from the plan types below to read full plan type descriptions, download supplemental materials and start the application process.

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Administrative Subdivision Plan

Administrative Subdivision Plan

Subdivision plan used to create, consolidate, or adjust property lines through administrative approval.

Concept Plan

Concept Plan

Optional, flexible plan type allowing applicant to get staff feedback at Development Review Committee.

Conditional Use

Conditional Use

Application to allow certain uses in certain zones that are acted on by the Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings

Forest Conservation Plan

Forest Conservation Plan

Plan that outlines specific strategies for retaining, protecting, and reforesting or afforesting areas on a site.

Mandatory Referrals

Mandatory Referrals

Plans submitted by government agencies.

Mixed Income Housing Community Plan

Mixed Income Housing Community Plan

Plan for land uses that meet the definition of a Mixed Income Housing Community as stated in the Zoning Ordinance.

Natural Resource Inventory/Forest Conservation Plan Exemption

Natural Resource Inventory/Forest Conservation Plan Exemption

Plan showing existing natural features.

Preliminary Plan

Preliminary Plan

Subdivision plan that establishes types and intensity of uses as well as sets lot lines.

Pre-preliminary Plan

Pre-preliminary Plan

Optional plan type submitted ahead of Preliminary Plan to receive Planning Staff and sometimes Planning Board feedback.

Record Plat

Record Plat

Plan showing approved subdivision required before release of building permit.

Site Plan

Site Plan

Detailed plan required in floating zones, most overlay zones, and for some optional method projects in Commercial Reside

Sketch Plan

Sketch Plan

Illustrative plan that shows maximum densities and sets public benefit categories required for optional method developme

Biohealth Priority Campus Plan

Biohealth Priority Campus Plan

Plan intended for land uses that meet the definition of a Biohealth Priority Campus as stated in the Zoning Ordinance

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