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Section 20-522 – Procedure

    (a)    Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, within 90 days after receiving an application for a development permit for a qualifying redevelopment project, the county shall:         (1)    approve or disapprove the application; and         (2)    notify the applicant of the approval or disapproval in writing.     (b)    The county shall have an additional 60 days to […]

Section 20-523 – Required Elements

    A qualifying redevelopment project shall incorporate environmentally responsible design elements that promote:         (1)    water conservation by using practices, techniques, and technologies that:             (i)    reduce the consumption, loss, or waste of water;             (ii)    improve efficiency in the use of water; or             (iii)    make more efficient use of the water treatment infrastructure;         (2)    energy efficiency by using practices, techniques, and technologies that […]

Section 20-519 – Definitions

    (a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “County unit” includes:         (1)    the Commission;         (2)    the county Department of Environmental Resources;         (3)    the county Department of Public Works and Transportation;         (4)    the county fire/EMS department;         (5)    the county health department; and         (6)    the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.     (c)    “Development” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of this article.     (d)    “Development […]

Section 20-521 – Purpose of Part

    The purpose of this part is to encourage environmentally responsible urban renewal and revitalization through expedited review of development permits required for qualifying redevelopment projects.