NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the County Commissioners of Charles County, Maryland will conduct a public hearing on May 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., to consider a proposed Zoning Text Amendment filed on behalf of Republic Land Development, LLC. The proposed amendments seek to increase the number and variety of uses allowed in the Business Park (BP) Zoning District and allow additional uses, previously designated as solely accessory, to be permitted as either principal uses, or accessory uses, subject to an amended 15% limitation of the land area that will enable their inclusion as stand-alone principle use buildings. The proposed amendments additionally seek to modify established bufferyards, conditions, and building setback requirements for numerous uses in the BP Zoning District.
The meeting will be held remotely via video teleconference. Persons with questions or wanting more information regarding this hearing may call (301) 645-0570 for further information. The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged.
Zoning Text Amendment
Bill No. 2020-04 / ZTA #19-153, Business Park (BP) Zone
The proposed amendments to the Charles County Zoning Ordinance would amend Article IV, Permissible Uses, §297-63. Figure IV-1, Table of Permissible Uses; Article VI, Base Zone Regulations, §297-91, Commercial Zones; Article VI, Base Zone Regulations, Figure VI-5, Schedule of Zone Regulations: Commercial Zones; Article X, Highway Corridor (Overlay Zone), Figure X-1, Road Corridor Buffer Yard and Building Setback Requirements (Buffer yard by type and setback in feet); and Article XIII, Minimum Standards for Special Exceptions and Uses Permitted with Conditions, §297-212, Uses Corresponding with Table of Permissible Uses.
The proposed Amendment will be posted prior to the public hearing on the County’s BoardDocs (public) website at http://www.boarddocs.com/md/chrlsco/Board.nsf/Public
Due to COVID19, and in lieu of public appearance: Citizens can watch via CCGTV on cable access channels, Comcast: 95 and Verizon FIOS: 10, view on line at https://www.charlescountymd.gov/our-county/ccgtv-live-stream, or use a call-in number to listen to the public hearing at 301-645-0500.
To speak during the meeting a call-in option is available. Please call 301-885-2779 to register to speak during the public hearing. Registration to speak will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. on May 19, 2020. If you are registered to speak, you will be called to speak during the meeting between 6:00- 9:00 p.m. on May 19, 2020. If you are not available to speak when you are called, we have the right to move onto the next caller.
Comments will be accepted May 19, 2020 starting at 8:00 a.m. through May 29, 2020, 5:00 p.m. by using the e-comment feature at https://www.charlescountymd.gov/ztaBP or calling 301-645-0652 to leave a message. Written comments may also be mailed to: Commissioners of Charles County, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Written comments must be received no later than May 29, 2020.
BY ORDER OF THE
CHARLES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Reuben B. Collins, II, Esq., President
Charles County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
