On Monday, May 16, bill 44-11 was introduced. This bill encompasses all the proposals from the Office and Planning and Zoning for the Comprehensive Rezoning of Districts 6 and 7.
Each of the proposals is listed, along with a brief justification, in a table which can be found here. You can view the proposals on a map here. These proposals will be the topic of a County Council work session on June 13 at 9 am. The public is welcome to attend but there will not be an opportunity for public comment at the work session. The bill will have a public hearing at the June 20 County Council meeting. At that point, amendments may be offered to the bill.
Amendments may be submitted to this bill adding, subtracting, or changing the existing rezoning proposals. Any requested amendments must be submitted by 5:00 pm on June 1. The amendment request form is located on the County Council website. Amendments submitted after the deadline may not receive consideration.
Comprehensive Rezoning is an important aspect of county land use planning. It has the potential to affect growth and development in our area for years to come. I will be holding a series of informal meetings during the first two weeks of June to provide more information on the proposals and to seek community feedback. I believe in smart, responsible land use policy, and I will consider each of these proposals by its merits. I hope residents will take the opportunity to get involved in this process and I will be looking forward to working with our communities during the process.
Here is the schedule of important Comprehensive Rezoning dates:
5/16 Bill 44-11 introduced
6/1 Amendment requests due (by 5:00 pm)
6/1 District 6 community meeting @ 2664 Riva Road, Chesapeake Room, 2nd Floor. (6:30 pm)
6/7 District 6 community meeting @ Hillsmere Elementary School (6:30 pm)
6/9 District 6 community meeting @ Rolling Knolls Elementary (6:30 pm)
6/13 County Council work session (9:00 am)
6/20 Bill 44-11 public hearing
Bill 44-11 will likely be discussed during several subsequent Council meetings. The last opportunity to amend the bill will be August 1. The bill must be voted on by the Council Meeting on August 15.
For more infomation on the Comprehensive Rezoning process, see the Long Range Planning site on the county webpage: http://www.aacounty.org/PlanZone/LongRange/CompZone.cfm
As always, please don't hesitate to call my office if you have any questions. 410-222-1401. Janice and I love to hear from you!
-Chris
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