Legislation Details

Reference No. CB-015-2014    Draft No.
Type: Council Bill Status: Enacted
Meeting Body County Council
Meeting Date 7/8/2014
Introduced Date 6/3/2014 Public Hearing Date
Effective date: 7/8/2014    
Title: AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING TRANSIT DISTRICT OVERLAY ZONE for the purpose of amending the authority of a Transit District Overlay Zoning Map Amendment to change underlying zones, clarifying certain applicability and procedural requirements, and authorizing Transit District Development Plans to amend certain design regulations and standards.
Proposers/Sponsors: M-NCPPC, Mel Franklin
Code sections: 27-548.04 - , 27-548.06 - , 27-548.07 - , 27-548.08 -
Attachments: 1. CB-015-2014 AIS, 2. B2014015.pdf, 3. CB-015-2014 Report
Contact: Debra Borden, M-NCPPC Associate General Counsel Karen T. Zavakos, Legislative Officer (reviewed)
Title
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING TRANSIT DISTRICT OVERLAY ZONE for the purpose of amending the authority of a Transit District Overlay Zoning Map Amendment to change underlying zones, clarifying certain applicability and procedural requirements, and authorizing Transit District Development Plans to amend certain design regulations and standards.
 
Background
This legislation adds language to clarify the applicability and extent of Transit District Standards to allow flexibility in the development review process and foster high-quality, transit- and pedestrian-oriented development through a Transit District Development Plan prepared for any identified transit district within Prince George's County.