Section 1-501 – “Planning Board” Defined
In this subtitle, “planning board”: (1) means a planning board established under this article; and (2) includes a planning commission or board established under Division II of this article or Title 10 of the Local Government Article.
Section 1-502 – Authorized
On or before December 31, 2012, a local jurisdiction may adopt the mapped growth tiers in accordance with this subtitle.
Section 1-503 – Pre-Adoption Submission Authorized
Before adoption of the growth tiers, a local jurisdiction may submit the proposed tiers and any relevant information to the Department of Planning for: (1) technical assistance, review, and comment; and (2) the opportunity for public review.
Section 1-504 – Post-Adoption Information Required
After adoption of the growth tiers, the local jurisdiction shall provide to the Department of Planning all information necessary to demonstrate the precise location of the tiers, including, as appropriate: (1) a map of the area showing planning and zoning characteristics of each tier; and (2) existing and planned water and sewer services.
Section 1-505 – Comment by Department of Planning
The Department of Planning may comment on the growth tiers adopted by the local jurisdictions.
Section 1-506 – Adoption; Documentation
(a) Subject to subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a local jurisdiction that chooses to adopt growth tiers is not required to adopt all of the tiers. (b) A municipal corporation that exercises planning and zoning authority shall adopt Tier I and may adopt Tier II. (c) A county shall adopt Tiers I, III, and IV, […]
Section 1-507 – Comments From Department of Planning — Local Procedures
(a) If the Department of Planning comments under § 1–505 of this subtitle on any of the tiers or on an area within one of the tiers, the local legislative body or the planning board shall hold at least one public hearing on the comments by the Department of Planning. (b) The local legislative body or the […]
Section 1-508 – Designation
(a) The growth tiers adopted by a local jurisdiction shall meet the following criteria: (1) Tier I areas are areas that are: (i) served by public sewerage systems and mapped locally designated growth areas; or (ii) a municipal corporation that is a priority funding area that is served by public sewerage systems; (2) Tier II areas are areas that are: […]
Section 1-509 – Incorporation Into Plan
(a) A local jurisdiction that adopts growth tiers shall incorporate the tiers into the comprehensive plan or an element of the plan: (1) when the local jurisdiction conducts the 10–year review of the plan under § 1–416(a) of this title or § 3–301(a) of this article; and (2) in accordance with the requirements of this section. (b) If a […]