Expedited Approval Plan - Biohealth Priority Campus

Definition:

A Biohealth Priority Campus Plan is a type of Expedited Approval Plan and is permitted only in certain zones.  It is intended for land uses that meet the definition of a Biohealth Priority Campus as stated in the Zoning Ordinance.  This plan takes the place of a sketch plan and site plan, which would otherwise be required.

Forest Conservation:

Before submitting an Expedited Approval Plan for a Biohealth Priority Campus, a Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) or Forest Conservation Plan Exemption (FCPE) must be approved.  In cases where an Forest Conservation Plan Exemption has not been confirmed, a Forest Conservation Plan must be submitted concurrently with the Expedited Approval Plan for a Biohealth Priority Campus.

Development Review Committee (DRC):

Expedited Approval Plans for Biohealth Priority Campus do not go to DRC.

Decision Type:

Expedited Approval Plans for a Biohealth Priority Campus are reviewed by staff and submitted for action (approval or disapproval) by the Montgomery County Planning Board. The Planning Board approves the Expedited Approval Plan for a Biohealth Priority Campus after Administrative Subdivision Plan approval (if applicable) and before building permits can be issued.

Fees:

Expedited Approval Plans for a Biohealth Priority Campus fees vary by project specifications. Consult our fee schedule to determine fee.

Review Time:

Planning Board Hearing must take place within 60 days of intake acceptance.

Amendments:

Expedited Approval Plans for a Biohealth Priority Campus may be amended. Before submitting an application, applicants must meet with planning staff and receive an amendment checklist that outlines the required submission items.

Application Instructions

Complete the following steps:

1. 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.

2. ePlans: After applying, log into ePlans and upload documents and drawings. ePlans will generate emails to applicants prompting when to pay fees, what revisions are requested, when Development Review Committee and Planning Board dates are scheduled, when to upload or download documents, etc.

Essential Documents

• Expedited Approval Plan for a Biohealth Priority Campus Plan – Application Upload Guide
• Expedited Approval Plan for a Biohealth Priority Campus Plan – Application Form
• Fee Schedule and Worksheet

Supporting Documents

• Certificate of Compliance
• Biohealth Priority Campus Plan Notice Letter
• Sign Template
• Sign Posting Procedures
• Developer’s Certificate
• Pre-Submission Community Meeting Handout
• DRC E-Letter Subscription QR Code Handout
• Pre-Submission Community Meeting Sign-in Sheet

Related Forms

• Regulatory Review Extension Request Application Form
• Adequate Public Facilities/Plan Validity Extension Request Form

Guides and Tools

• Amendment Tools
  • Amendment Guide
  • Notice Letters
    • Major Amendment Notice Letter
• HOAs and Civic Associations Generator
• Site Plan Surety Maintenance Agreement
• Site Plan Surety Maintenance Agreement Exhibit Example
• Owner’s Affidavit of Authority
• Administrative Procedures for Development Review
• Local Area Transportation Review (LATR) and Transportation Policy Area Review (TPAR) Guidelines
• Traffic Study Scoping Form
• How to Participate Effectively in the Development Review Process Brochure
• ePlans Applicant User Guide
• See the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s Development Review page for their development review application.