County Planning Act Flashcards
When was the County Planning Act passed?
1935
Board of County Commissioners may….
- adopt an official map
- issue a permit for construction within mapped roadways if property cannot earn a fair return otherwise
- create a county planning board
- provide for county review of site plans affecting county roads/drainage
- provide for alternates on County Planning Board
Board of County Commissioners shall….
- adopt rules for the PB if established
County Planning Board shall…
- adopt a master plan
- encourage cooperation among municipalities
- advise Commissioners on development and capital improvement
- review all subdivisions and approve/deny those affecting county roads/drainage
County Planning Board may…
- employ experts/staff as funded/gifted
- prepare an official map
- review site plans affecting county drainage/roadways if authorized by Commission
How many members are on a County Planning Board?
5 to 9
When were the major amendments to the County Planning Act?
1968, 2010, 2014
County Planning Board membership
- Director of Board of County Commissioners (with alt.)
- Member of Board of County Commissioners appointed by Director (with alt.)
- Citizens appointed by Director with approval of other Commissioners
(1 alt. For each 6) - County Engineer if 6 or more (with alt.)
How long are County Planning Board member terms?
3 years
The Official Map is reviewed by PB and adopted by Commissioners (T/F)
True
Official Map contents include…
- highways
- roadways
- parks
- parkways
- public buildings
- county works
- county acquisitions/finance/construction
binding document
County Master Plan notice requirement…
20 days
Municipal MP, amendment, official map notice to County requirement…
10 days
County Master Plan approval needs…
- 2/3 vote by County Planning Board
- at least 1 public hearing
County PB reviews…
- review of all subdivisions
- review/approval of all subdivisions affecting county roads/drainage facilities
- site plans affecting county roads/drainage if authorized by Commission
County PB site plan / subdivision review includes…
- comparison with Official Map
- requirement of any easements/ROW/drainage facilities
ZBA notice requirement to County?
10 days prior for any application within 200ft of a municipal boundary
County Master Plan shall…
…show the County Planning Board’s recommendations for development
What site plans are exempt from County Planning Board review?
- those not along county roads nor affecting county drainage
- those affecting county drainage but less than 1 acre of impervious
