Development Applications

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.
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
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.
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.
Project Plan
Project Plan

Outdated plan type that may only be amended.
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 Residential zones.
Sketch Plan
Sketch Plan

Illustrative plan that shows maximum densities and sets public benefit categories required for optional method development.
Other Applications
Other Applications

Includes Extension Requests, APF Reviews, Subdivision Regulation Waivers, Fence-in-Easement Applications and other forms and resources.

Last Updated: August 24, 2022

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Montgomery County
Planning Department
2425 Reedie Drive, 14th Floor
Wheaton, MD 20902

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