Definition:
A Pre-preliminary plan is an optional step in the subdivision process that allows an applicant to submit a conceptual plan to receive advice on certain aspects of the proposed subdivision. The plan can be submitted for staff review only or can go before the Planning Board for either a binding or non-binding decision.
Forest Conservation:
Forest conservation does not need to be addressed with this plan type.
Development Review Committee (DRC):
In most cases, pre-preliminary plans go to DRC.
Decision Type:
The applicant may decide between getting a staff review only or going before the Planning Board to receive either a binding or non-binding decision.
Fees:
Staff review only: $2,120
Staff review and Planning Board review: $4,240
Review Time:
Planning Board Hearing must take place within 90 days of intake acceptance.
Amendments:
Pre-preliminary Plans may not be amended. You may only change the results of a Pre-preliminary Plan with a new Pre-preliminary plan application.
Application Instructions
Fill out this application form and email the PDF to APPLY@montgomeryplanning.org. Once our team has received the application and entered it into our system, the primary contact listed on the application form will be asked to upload files to ePlans.
Essential Documents
- Pre-preliminary Plan – Application Upload Guide
- Pre-preliminary Plan – Application Form
- Fee Schedule and Worksheet
Supporting Documents
Related Forms
- Regulatory Review Extension Request Application Form
- Subdivision Regulation Waiver Request Application Form
- Subdivision Regulation Waiver Request Requirements
- Adequate Public Facilities/Plan Validity Extension Request Form
Guides and Tools
- HOAs and Civic Associations Generator
- Administrative Procedures for Development Review
- Local Area Transportation Review (LATR) and Transportation Policy Area Review (TPAR) Guidelines
- Addressing and Street Naming Guidelines and Procedures Manual
- Traffic Study Scoping Form
- How to Participate Effectively in the Development Review Process Brochure
- ePlans Applicant User Guide
- Combined Preliminary and Site Plan Application Guide
- See the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s Development Review page for their development review application.