(a) Generally. A developer shall file a site development plan with an application for a building or grading permit other than a permit relating to a final infrastructure construction plan. A developer shall also file with the Office of Planning and Zoning a site development plan for development that does not require a permit.
(b) Contents. A site development plan shall be on a 24" x 36" sheet at a scale that is no greater than 1" = 40' and no smaller than 1" = 60' and shall contain all information required by the Office of Planning and Zoning and the Department of Inspections and Permits. The information ordinarily shall include:
(1) the location of proposed stormwater management, in compliance with the stormwater management requirements of this Code and checklists provided by the Office of Planning and Zoning;
(2) a vicinity map no smaller than 4" x 4" at a scale of 1" = 2,000';
(3) a boundary line survey using the County coordinate system;
(4) a north arrow;
(5) a scale;
(6) a legend;
(7) the gross area of the lot and disturbed area in acreage and square feet and disturbed area;
(8) the zoning of the lot;
(9) the lot boundary;
(10) the setbacks required by Article 18 of this Code;
(11) a field run or aerial topography of existing conditions;
(12) three coordinate ‘tics' shown at multiples of 250';
(13) the location and size of all existing and proposed easements with a label explaining the purpose;
(14) the location, rights-of-way widths, paving widths, and names of all existing improved and unimproved roads;
(15) the location, size, and type of open area;
(16) the location of slopes of 15% or greater in the critical area and in sensitive areas; the location of steep slopes outside the critical and sensitive areas; the location of slope buffers; the location of a 100-year floodplain, including FEMA floodplain; the location of coastal floodplain and coastal high hazard areas; and the location of other natural features;
(17) the location of all historic resources, archaeological sites, and cemeteries;
(18) the location of proposed stormwater management devices;
(19) the location of existing and proposed structures, sewers, water lines, and storm drains on the lot, and a note if they are to be removed;
(20) the location of each structure within 100 feet of the lot;
(21) a 100-foot adjacent peripheral strip, showing existing topography;
(22) the critical area boundary and classifications and a tabulation of acreage by critical area classification;
(23) the location of private onsite water and sewerage facilities and septic replacement areas;
(24) tabulations for forest conservation that are consistent with State and County law and checklists provided by the Office of Planning and Zoning;
(25) the proposed use and height of each structure on the lot;
(26) a detailed computation of:
(i) floor area for each structure;
(ii) coverage by structures;
(iii) number of parking spaces; and
(iv) number and size of dwelling units by type;
(27) the location of parking and truck loading areas, with the location of all access and egress drives;
(28) the location of all buffers required by this Code;
(29) the location of outdoor storage;
(30) the location and type of recreational facilities;
(31) the location, design, and type of lighting facilities;
(32) mean high and mean low water lines;
(33) the location, size, and type of existing and proposed signs, method of illumination, and a scaled drawing that shows each facade of the structure on which the square footage of the proposed sign is calculated, dimensions, height above grade, and all structural and architectural supports or backgrounds;
(34) the location of existing and proposed piers, launching ramps, and shore erosion control measures, and existing deterrents or aids to navigation;
(35) the dimensions and material for piers, pilings, and shore erosion control measures;
(36) the location and dimensions of areas to be dredged, including present and proposed depths, and the volume of dredge spoil to be removed, the type of material, and the location and dimensions of each disposal area;
(37) the location and dimension of boat slips, fuel docks, gasoline storage tanks, maritime storage areas, and maintenance and repair facilities; and
(38) the location and capacity of launching ramps, marine railways, travel lifts, hoists, and water lifts.
(c) Attachments. A site development plan shall be accompanied by all information required by the Office of Planning and Zoning and the Health Department, 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, and a water and sewer plan that identifies whether the development is served by well and septic, well and public sewer, or public water and septic, and includes a plan for adequacy of shared sewage disposal facilities;
(2) a final landscape plan that is in compliance with the Landscape Manual;
(3) a grading and sediment control plan and any other information required by Article 16 of this Code;
(4) a forest conservation plan;
(5) a bog protection plan for a bog protection area;
(6) maps of existing and proposed drainage areas at a scale of 1" = 100' for a lot less than 25 acres and 1" = 200' for a lot greater than 25 acres;
(7) a traffic impact study, if not previously provided;
(8) a bicycle, pedestrian, and transit assessment, if not previously provided, unless exempt pursuant to subsection (d);
(9) a forestation agreement and all other deeds, easements, rights-of-way, agreements, and other documents as required by this article;
(10) in the critical area:
(i) a sediment control plan for all forest or woodland disturbance of 5,000 square feet or more;
(ii) a buffer management plan as required by COMAR, Title 27;
(iii) a critical area report and habitat assessment; and
(iv) all computations and data necessary to determine if the 10% pollutant reduction requirements of § 16-4-205 of this Code are met;
(11) for commercial or manufacturing uses:
(i) special uses proposed;
(ii) the number of employees for which a building is designed;
(iii) the type of power to be used for any manufacturing process;
(iv) the type of waste or by-product to be produced by a manufacturing process; and
(v) the proposed method of disposal of wastes or by-products from a manufacturing process;
(12) for water-dependent uses, information showing that:
(i) the proposed use will not significantly alter existing water circulation patterns or salinity regimes;
(ii) the body of water upon which the use is proposed has adequate flushing characteristics in the area;
(iii) disturbance to wetlands, submerged aquatic plant beds, or other important aquatic habitats will be minimized;
(iv) adverse impacts to water quality, such as nonpoint source runoff, sewage runoff from land or vessels, or discharge from boat cleaning and maintenance operations, is minimized;
(v) shellfish beds will not be disturbed or made subject to a discharge that would render them unsuitable for harvesting;
(vi) impacts caused by dredging will be minimized;
(vii) dredged spoil will be located outside the buffer or a habitat protection area unless necessary for shore erosion or beach nourishment projects; and
(viii) interference with natural transport of sand will be minimized;
(13) information that demonstrates compliance with the Glen Burnie Town Center Plan, the Odenton Town Center Master Plan, or any other applicable plan or law;
(14) a copy of a summary of comments received at a community meeting and an affidavit signed by the developer or other evidence acceptable to the Office of Planning and Zoning that a community meeting was held and that a copy of the summary of comments was mailed to each participant at the pre-submission community meeting, to all lot owners within 175 feet of the property to be developed, and to the County Councilmember of the Councilmanic District where the property is located and, if the property abuts another Councilmanic district, to that County Councilmember;
(15) if required by the Office of Planning and Zoning, an application for approval of a proposed amended record plat to ensure the conformance of site conditions to those conditions reflected on the record plat;
(16) for development of six or more dwelling units, evidence of the creation and incorporation of an association of homeowners or unit owners;
(17) a demonstration of ADA accessibility as required by federal law and § 15-2-101 of this Code, including designated handicapped parking spaces, ingress and egress for the proposed buildings, and travelways between the proposed buildings and the designated handicapped parking spaces; and
(18) an equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) worksheet, if not previously provided.
(d) Exemption from bicycle, pedestrian, and 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 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.
(Bill No. 3-05; Bill No. 19-05; Bill No. 77-05; Bill No. 59-10; Bill No. 93-12; Bill No. 65-17; Bill No. 78-18)