Review and approval of the Planned Development District includes a preapplication conference, neighborhood meeting, Phase I justification and floating zone reclassification, and Phase II execution. The applicant must obtain all necessary approvals at each phase prior to proceeding to the next phase.
(A) Preapplication conference. Prior to a Phase I application submission, a preapplication conference shall be held with the Division. The conference is intended to provide information to the applicant regarding application requirements, review and approval procedures, neighborhood meeting requirements, discussion of development constraints and opportunities, county policy initiatives, and the County Comprehensive Plan. The applicant shall submit preapplication information in a format acceptable to the Division, including: a description of the tract of land for which the Planned Development District is proposed; existing and proposed land uses; existing historic and natural features; or other information as required to adequately evaluate the application.
(B) Neighborhood meeting. Prior to submitting a Phase I application the applicant shall hold a neighborhood meeting. The meeting will provide an opportunity to identify impacts that the project may have on the neighborhood surrounding the proposed project.
(1) A public notice sign shall be erected by the applicant within ten feet of each property line that abuts a public or private street. The sign shall note the time, date, place, and purpose of the neighborhood meeting and shall be posted at least 30 days prior to the neighborhood meeting.
(2) The applicant shall notify by mail all adjoining property owners, whether separated by streets, railroads, or other rights-of-way, and homeowner associations located within five miles of the subject property, of the time, date, place and purpose of the neighborhood meeting.
(3) The applicant shall provide a formal record of the neighborhood meeting, including the date and location of the meeting, how it was advertised, attendees, issues raised by the attendees, and responses by the applicant to address the questions and concerns raised at the meeting.
(C) Phase I justification and floating zone reclassification. The procedure for Phase I approval is the same as for zoning map amendments set forth in §§ 1-19-3.110.1 through 1-19-3.110.6.
(1) Prior to Phase I application the tract of land receiving the proposed Planned Development District shall be classified as Planned Service or higher on the Frederick County Water and Sewerage Plan.
(2) Phase I approval shall include approval of a concept plan graphically illustrating the project. The concept plan shall be submitted for review as part of the Phase I application.
(D) Phase II execution. The procedure for Phase II approval shall follow the applicable subdivision or site development plan review process.
(1) Prior to Phase II application the Planned Development District property must be classified at least W4/S4 on the Frederick County Water and Sewerage Plan.
(2) Subsequent to Phase I approval and prior to or concurrent with Phase II approval the applicant shall obtain Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) approval in accordance with Chapter 1-20 of the Frederick County Code.
(3) Subdivision shall occur in accordance with county subdivision regulations. Site development plan review shall occur in accordance with §§ 1-19-3.300 through 1-19-3.300.4.
(Ord. 10-26-561, 11-9-2010; Ord. 12-04-599, 2-21-2012; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014; Bill No. 16-10, 9-6-2016; Bill No. 20-07, 8-4-2020)