Community invited to give feedback on first draft of comprehensive rewrite of Chapter 50 of the Montgomery County code
Silver Spring, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is inviting community members and developers to review the newly released draft of Chapter 50 of the Montgomery County Code that governs the subdivision of land in the county.
View the draft of the Subdivision Regulations Amendment.
This draft represents the most comprehensive rewrite of the Subdivision Regulations in 50 years and was undertaken at the direction of the Montgomery County Council. It responds to the county’s newly released Zoning Ordinance and seeks to clarify and streamline the review and approvals process for new subdivisions.
The Subdivision Regulations include the application requirements for subdividing property, as well as requirements for adequate public facilities and improvements to lots based on the impact of subdivision.
Highlights of the rewrite include:
-A more organized, user-friendly document|
-A simplified process for certain types of subdivision plans that do not have to be presented to the Planning Board for review
-Consistent review times that conform to the Zoning Ordinance timeframes
-90-day time limit for the complete review of a record plat application.
Next steps for the regulatory process include a public meeting to present the key changes in the draft document, a comment period for the community, and a presentation to the Planning Board, followed by a public hearing and work sessions that will be held in April and May of 2015. In May of 2015, the regulations will be submitted to the Montgomery County Council who will also hold a public hearing and worksessions as needed before voting on the new document.
Give feedback on the draft of the Subdivision Regulations Amendment. Email at: subdivisionregs@montgomeryplanning.org
Learn more about the Subdivision Regulations Rewrite on the Planning Department website.
For questions or more information, contact Cathy Conlon, Supervisor of Development Applications and Regulatory Coordination (DARC) Catherine.conlon@montgomeryplanning.org
phone: 301.495.4542
fax: 301.495.1306
Purpose of Chapter 50 (Subdivision Regulations) of the Montgomery County Code:
Chapter 50 provides for the legal division and subsequent transfer of land. It requires the coordination of new transportation facilities with other existing and planned facilities, a determination of adequate public facilities, and land for public use. The intent of this Chapter is to protect natural resources and sensitive environmental features; promote the health, safety, and welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the Maryland-Washington Regional District within Montgomery County under the General Plan; and any other purpose enumerated in the Land Use Article.