(a) Generally. Unless a modification of the requirement for the filing of an application for sketch plan approval is granted, a subdivision other than a minor subdivision shall be initiated by filing an application for sketch plan approval prepared by and under the seal of a qualified professional.
(b) Contents. A sketch plan shall be on a 24" x 36" sheet at a scale that is no smaller than 1" = 100' and shall contain all information required by the Office of Planning and Zoning, including attachments appearing on the current sketch plan checklist maintained by the Office of Planning and Zoning. The sketch plan shall show the initial location of all development, including multi-modal transportation infrastructure, roads, buildings, parking, stormwater management, and utilities, identify conservation and environmentally sensitive areas, and provide other information required by the Office of Planning and Zoning to clearly identify areas on the site that are suitable for development.
(c) Attachments. A sketch plan shall be accompanied by all information required by the Office of Planning and Zoning and the Department of Inspections and Permits, including to the extent applicable:
(1) a sketch plan showing an initial location of stormwater management, utilities, forest conservation area, and any other pertinent information requested by the Office of Planning and Zoning to facilitate determination of the development envelope on the site;
(2) a landscape plan that is in compliance with the Landscape Manual;
(3) the estimated quantity of proposed excavation and fill;
(4) a forest stand delineation;
(5) a bog protection plan for a bog protection area;
(6) maps of existing and proposed drainage areas at a scale of 1" = 100' for sites less than 25 acres and 1" = 200' for sites greater than 25 acres;
(7) a traffic impact study;
(8) a bicycle, pedestrian, and transit assessment, unless exempt pursuant to subsection (d);
(9) in the critical area:
(i) a sediment control plan for all forest or woodland disturbance of 5,000 square feet or more;
(ii) a buffer management plan as required by COMAR, Title 27;
(iii) a critical area report and habitat assessment; and
(iv) all computations and data necessary to determine if the 10% pollutant reduction requirements of § 16-4-205 of this Code are met;
(10) an equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) worksheet; and
(11) a copy of a summary of comments received at the pre-submission community meeting; an affidavit signed by the developer or other evidence acceptable to the Office of Planning and Zoning to prove that a community meeting was held and that a copy of the summary of comments was mailed to each participant at the pre-submission community meeting, to all lot owners within 300 feet of the property to be subdivided, and to the County Councilmember of the Councilmanic District where the property is located and, if the property abuts another Councilmanic District, to that County Councilmember.
(d) Exemption from bicycle pedestrian transit assessment. The following subdivisions or developments may opt to pay bicycle pedestrian and transit infrastructure fees in lieu of preparing a bicycle pedestrian and transit assessment:
(1) subdivisions of five or fewer dwelling units;
(2) non-residential developments comprising less than 5,000 enclosed square feet, other than warehouse developments; and
(3) warehouse developments comprising less than 15,000 enclosed square feet.
(Bill No. 3-05; Bill No. 59-10; Bill No. 93-12; Bill No. 65-17; Bill No. 78-18)
