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County Planning Act Flashcards

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When was the County Planning Act passed?

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1935

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Board of County Commissioners may….

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  • adopt an official map
  • issue a permit for construction within mapped roadways if property cannot earn a fair return otherwise
  • create a county planning board
  • provide for county review of site plans affecting county roads/drainage
  • provide for alternates on County Planning Board
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Board of County Commissioners shall….

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  • adopt rules for the PB if established
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County Planning Board shall…

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  • adopt a master plan
  • encourage cooperation among municipalities
  • advise Commissioners on development and capital improvement
  • review all subdivisions and approve/deny those affecting county roads/drainage
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County Planning Board may…

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  • employ experts/staff as funded/gifted
  • prepare an official map
  • review site plans affecting county drainage/roadways if authorized by Commission
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How many members are on a County Planning Board?

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5 to 9

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When were the major amendments to the County Planning Act?

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1968, 2010, 2014

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County Planning Board membership

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  • Director of Board of County Commissioners (with alt.)
  • Member of Board of County Commissioners appointed by Director (with alt.)
  • Citizens appointed by Director with approval of other Commissioners
    (1 alt. For each 6)
  • County Engineer if 6 or more (with alt.)
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How long are County Planning Board member terms?

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3 years

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10
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The Official Map is reviewed by PB and adopted by Commissioners (T/F)

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True

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Official Map contents include…

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  • highways
  • roadways
  • parks
  • parkways
  • public buildings
  • county works
  • county acquisitions/finance/construction

binding document

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12
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County Master Plan notice requirement…

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20 days

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Municipal MP, amendment, official map notice to County requirement…

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10 days

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County Master Plan approval needs…

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  • 2/3 vote by County Planning Board
  • at least 1 public hearing
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County PB reviews…

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  • review of all subdivisions
  • review/approval of all subdivisions affecting county roads/drainage facilities
  • site plans affecting county roads/drainage if authorized by Commission
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County PB site plan / subdivision review includes…

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  • comparison with Official Map
  • requirement of any easements/ROW/drainage facilities
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ZBA notice requirement to County?

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10 days prior for any application within 200ft of a municipal boundary

18
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County Master Plan shall…

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…show the County Planning Board’s recommendations for development

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What site plans are exempt from County Planning Board review?

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  • those not along county roads nor affecting county drainage
  • those affecting county drainage but less than 1 acre of impervious
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