Minor Subdivision
For subdivisions of five or fewer lots that do not involve construction of new streets or extension streets, nor construction of any other improvements to be dedicated or maintained by the Town.
Steps
Environmental Site Delineation
Jurisdiction Approval Carroll County Bureau of Development ReviewPrior to site plan submittal, the applicant must have prepared and received approval for the Environmental Site Delineation from Carroll County Bureau of Development Review.
Concept Plan Submittal
Application SubmittalConcept plan must be submitted 30 days prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Must include all information on the Concept Plan Requirements Checklist, completed subdivision plan application, review fee computation sheets, and review fees.
Plan Review and Distribution
Approval / Sign-offTown planning staff will review the concept plan(s) and send copies to appropriate agencies for review and comment. Staff will prepare a report to the Planning Commission including comments from other agencies.
Technical Review Committee
Meeting / HearingConcept plan reviewed by the Technical Review Committee at its monthly meeting, held the last Monday of each month. Developer and engineer will be provided with comments from each review agency.
Planning Commission Meeting - Concept Plan
Meeting / Hearing Planning CommissionPlanning Staff prepares a report to the Planning Commission. Staff will review the report, applicant may present, and public comments will be heard. The Planning Commission will vote to recommend, conditionally recommend, continue review, or disapprove.
Final Plats
Document RequiredThe final plat shall conform in all respects to the requirements of the Maryland Code, Real Property Article, Title 3, Subtitle 1, Section 3-108, 1981 Replacement Volume, as amended.
Other Plans or Documents Required
Document Required OptionalAny other final plans or documents associated with the project and subject to Town approval. May include homeowner association documents, restrictive covenants, forest conservation easement agreements, and other items required of the subdivision.
Plan Distribution and Review
Approval / Sign-offTown staff will forward copies of plans to Town and county for review and comment. Review comments compiled and forwarded to applicant within 30 days. Applicant must address comments and submit revised plans if required.
Agency Comments and Revised Plan
Approval / Sign-offReview comments compiled by Town Planning Department and forwarded to applicant within 30 days. Outstanding agency comments forwarded upon receipt. Applicant must address comments and submit revised plans if required.
Planning Commission Meeting - Final Plat
Meeting / Hearing Planning CommissionTown staff will compile outstanding comments from reviewing agencies and prepare a staff report with a recommendation. The Planning Commission may vote to approve, conditionally approve, continue review, or disapprove the amended plat.
Recordation of Final Plat
Approval / Sign-offAfter the PWA has been approved, the applicant may submit the final plat for approval, signature and recordation.