1. Acreage for fee determination will be based on the amount of property subject to the rezoning request, not necessarily the entire acreage of the property. If the entire property is subject to the request, then acreage is based on gross lot area, i.e. the property itself; and ½ of the abutting public right of way(s) or alley(s).
2. Maximum filing fee per issue shall be $1,565 plus a separate posting fee.
3. If the parcel(s) in question in any issue is divided by the water and sewer service area boundary, the fee shall be assessed on the highest fee category applicable.
4. If two or more parties (including family members) file an issue on more than one parcel, each will be assessed a separate filing fee, and be considered a separate issue unless it is demonstrated that the individuals constitute a legal partnership or corporation, or if the properties are jointly held.
5. A contract purchaser is not considered to be an owner for the purpose of assessing fees.
6. Properties transected by alleys, streets, or right-of-ways are considered to be contiguous.
7. For Community Associations’ Requests:
a. Community Associations must meet qualifications for Civic Groups/Community Associations.
b. If the parcels in question are contiguous, regardless of ownership, one filing fee will be assessed.
c. If the parcels in question are non-contiguous, a separate filing fee will be charged for each cluster of parcels (issues).
d. Fees for Community Associations will only apply to issues within the Association boundaries as on file with the Office of Planning.
8. Issues filed by the Office of Planning, Planning Board, County Council Members and County Volunteer Fire Companies are exempt from any and all fees.
Revised May 16, 2007
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