(A) Property may be subdivided and dedicated to the county for the purpose of supporting affordable housing programs in Frederick County. Such property may be dedicated in any zoning district where residential uses are permitted. Dedication of such land will occur following agreement with the Department of Housing and Community development, and submittal and approval of an appropriate subdivision plat as required by the Frederick County Subdivision Regulations.
(B) In the Agricultural Zoning District, notwithstanding § 1-19-7.300 of this chapter, a property owner may subdivide and dedicate 1 undeveloped building lot, or 1 lot containing an existing residence for the purposes outlined in subsection (A) above. The remainder property will retain all subdivision rights permitted before the dedication occurred.
(C) In all Residential Districts, except for the Mobile Home Park Zone, a property owner with a parcel of 20 acres or more may dedicate up to 5% of the parcel along with the corresponding zoning density to the county for purposes outlined in subsection (A) above. The remainder of the property, from which the parcel was subdivided and dedicated for the purposes set forth in subsection (A) above, shall be permitted to be developed to the full density which would have been allowed on the original parcel prior to the dedication.
(D) Only 1 dedication per original tract will be permitted under this section. Development of both the dedicated parcel and remainder must comply with all applicable design standards and permitted uses for the zoning district in which they are located. A deed must be given to and accepted by the county and recorded in the land records in conjunction with the recordation of the subdivision plat.
(Ord. 91-34-034, 12-3-1991; Ord. 08-26-502, 10-14-2008; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)