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Expedited Approval Plan - Mixed Income Housing Community

Definition:

A Mixed Income Housing Community 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 Mixed Income Housing Community 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 Plan for a Mixed Income Housing Community, 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 Plan for a Mixed Income Housing Community.

Development Review Committee (DRC):

Mixed Income Housing Community Plans do not go to DRC.

Decision Type:

Expedited Plans for a Mixed Income Housing Community 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 Mixed Income Housing Community after Administrative Subdivision Plan approval (if applicable) and before building permits can be issued.

Fees:

Expedited Approval Plans for a Mixed Income Housing Community 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 Mixed Income Housing Community 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.

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