Definition:
A Job Creation Project Plan is a type of Expedited Approval Plan and is permitted only in certain Commercial/Residential and Employment zones. It is intended for land uses that meet the definition of a Job Creation Project as stated in the Zoning Ordinance. This plan takes the place of a sketch plan and site plan, which would otherwise be required.
Job Creation Projects means the place of business of a single or multiple commercial or industrial organizations that will create at least 200 net new jobs within two years of obtaining a use-and-occupancy permit, and is in an industry that is an economic development priority for the county.
Forest Conservation:
Before submitting an Expedited Approval Plan for a Job Creation Project, 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 Job Creation Project.
Development Review Committee (DRC):
Expedited Approval Plans for Job Creation Project do not go to DRC.
Decision Type:
Expedited Approval Plans for a Job Creation Project 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 Job Creation Project after Administrative Subdivision Plan approval (if applicable) and before building permits can be issued.
Fees:
Expedited Approval Plans for a Job Creation Project 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 Job Creation Project 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:
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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.
- 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 Plan Intake Checklist
- Expedited Approval Plan for a Job Creation Project
- Fee Schedule and Worksheet
Supporting Documents
- Expedited Approval Plan Upload Guide
- Certificate of Compliance
- Expedited Approval 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
- 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.