(a) Generally. A minor subdivision is initiated by the filing of an application for final plan approval. All other subdivisions are initiated by an application for sketch plan approval. Final plan review of subdivisions other than minor subdivisions may only proceed after the sketch plan has been approved or the Planning and Zoning Officer has granted a modification to eliminate the sketch plan review requirement. An application for final plan approval shall be prepared by and under the seal of a qualified professional.
(b) Contents. A final plan shall include all information required to be in a sketch plan.
(c) Attachments. A final plan shall be accompanied by all information required by the Office of Planning and Zoning and the Department of Inspections and Permits, including to the extent applicable:
(1) a final infrastructure construction plan, including a stormwater management plan in accordance with Article 16 of this Code, a storm drain plan, a water and sewer plan, and a public multi- modal transportation plan;
(2) a forest conservation plan;
(3) drafts of all other deeds, easements, rights-of-way, agreements, and other documents required by this article and requested by the Office of Planning and Zoning;
(4) final quantities of proposed excavation and fill;
(5) a bog protection plan for a bog protection area;
(6) a traffic impact study if not previously provided;
(7) a bicycle, pedestrian, and transit assessment, if not previously provided, unless exempt pursuant to subsection (d);
(8) a buffer management plan as required by COMAR, Title 27;
(9) a demonstration of external ADA accessibility as required by law;
(10) for subdivisions consisting of six or more lots, drafts of documents required in connection with the creation and incorporation of a community association or homeowners association;
(11) a proposed record plat; and
(12) a digital copy of the proposed record plat or the fee for digital conversion of a proposed record plat.
(d) Exemption from bicycle pedestrian transit assessment. The following subdivisions or developments may opt to pay bicycle, pedestrian, and transit infrastructure fees in lieu of preparing a bicycle, pedestrian, and transit assessment:
(1) subdivisions of five or fewer dwelling units;
(2) non-residential developments comprising less than 5,000 enclosed square feet, other than warehouse developments; and
(3) warehouse developments comprising less than 15,000 enclosed square feet.
(e) Public notice. Unless public notice has already been provided in connection with an application for sketch plan approval, within seven days after the filing of an application for final plan approval, signs shall be posted and notice to community associations and others given as provided in § 17-3-202.
(Bill No. 3-05; Bill No. 59-10; Bill No. 93-12; Bill No. 65-17; Bill No. 78-18)