Planning Commission

 

Powers and duties of the Commission.

The Commission shall:

(1) Have such powers and duties as set forth in the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) Adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its business.

(3) Make and approve a Comprehensive Plan prepared in accordance with the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland and recommend the plan to the Council. The Commission shall:

(a) Make a preliminary report about the Comprehensive Plan and hold at least one public hearing.

(b) Consult public officials and agencies; civic, educational, professional and other organizations; and citizens with relation to      protecting or executing the plan.

(c) Prepare, adopt and file a final report on the plan with the Mayor and Council in accordance with the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

(d) Recommend changes or amendments to the Aberdeen Comprehensive Plan.

(e) Promote public interest in and understanding of the plan.

(4) Review, comment, and approve a recommendation to the City Council for all preliminary site plans and preliminary and final subdivision plats. The approval of a preliminary site plan or preliminary subdivision plat will be valid for two years from the date of the City Council approval, after which the preliminary site plan or preliminary subdivision plat must be resubmitted for review and approval.

(5) Recommend the boundaries of the various districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein.

(6) Recommend text amendments to the Aberdeen Development Code.

(7) Recommend rezonings and annexations.

(8) Recommend changes or amendments to the Subdivision Regulations.

(9) Recommend acquisition and development of lands for City open space or recreation purposes.

(10) Recommend changes in land use or development arising from local, state or federal programs or policies.

(11) Make other recommendations to the Council on items of interest or concern.

(12) Submit an annual report to the Council and the Maryland Department of Planning.

(13) Review as needed, or a minimum of every six years, the Development Code and Zoning Map to determine whether it is advisable to amend the regulations or the Map, or both, to more closely conform to the objectives of the adopted Comprehensive Plan, to take advantage of new techniques, to correct deficiencies, or for other appropriate reasons.

(14) Make recommendations based on sound planning principles.

(15) Maintain a summary of all meetings and recommendations.

(16) Impose conditions on its approval of developments, including but not limited to configuration of streets, sidewalks, location of public improvements, reservation of open space and recreational areas.

(17) Recommend programs for public structures, improvements and land acquisitions and for their financing.

(18) Enter upon any land and make examinations and surveys.

(19) Have such powers to enable it to fulfill its functions, promote planning or execute the purposes of the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

 

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