Specific Design Plan (SDP)
Note: Specific Design Plans (SDPs) are only applicable to development proposals reviewed under the previous Ordinance OR properties in the Legacy Comprehensive Design (LCD) Zones under the new Ordinance.
Specific Design Plans (SDP) are the last phase of a three-phase review process when a development proposal is in a comprehensive design zone (CDZ). SDPs include detailed site and landscape plans, tree conservation plans, recreational facility plans, and building elevations. A determination must also be made that the development will be adequately served by public facilities. They must conform to the design and approval conditions of any preceding Comprehensive Design Plan and/or Preliminary Plan of Subdivision. A Homeowner's Minor Amendment to an SDP is required for making home improvements that require permits.
Pre-Application Conference: Optional
Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting: Optional
Subdivision and Development Review Committee (SDRC): When reviewed by the Planning Board, Specific Design Plans are required to be reviewed by SDRC.
When reviewed by the Planning Director, amendments to Specific Design Plans may be referred to SDRC, at the discretion of the section Supervisor or at the request of the applicant.
Decision-Making Body: Specific Design Plans are generally ruled upon by the Planning Board, however, limited minor amendments may be ruled upon by the Planning Director.
Fees | |
---|---|
Residential: | |
1–9 lots or Dwelling Units (DUs) | $1,000 |
10 or more lots or DUs | $2,000 plus $10 per lot or DU |
Nonresidential: | $2,000 plus $30 per acre |
Revisions: | |
1–9 lots or DUs | $500 |
All Others | $2,000 |
Public Notice Requirement: Public notice of Planning Board Hearings is satisfied by mailings to adjoining property owners, parties of record, civic associations registered with M-NCPPC, and municipalities and by posting signs with notice of hearing date 30 days prior to hearing.
Estimated Review Time: 3 months
Application Instructions
The new Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations go into effect on April 1, 2022. For a period of two years (until March 31, 2024), Applicants have the option to submit under the requirements of either the new or prior Ordinance. [Note: Review under the prior Ordinance requires a Pre-Application Conference and Statement of Justification to explain why the applicant has not chosen to develop under the provisions of the new Ordinance.]
Any application accepted prior to the effective date of the new Ordinance will be reviewed and decided in accordance to the provisions of the prior Ordinance. See the Transitional Provisions Quick Reference for more information.
Find application materials below separated per the applicable Ordinance.
CURRENT ORDINANCE MATERIALS
Fill out this application form and email the PDF along with required submission materials to DRDApplications@ppd.mncppc.org.
Important Documents
Application Forms and Filing Instructions
- Pre-Application Online Form
- Application Form
- Specific Design Plan (SDP) Checklist
- Specific Design Plan (SDP) Procedure
- Statement of Justification Example
- Applications Submissions Changes - Ongoing (UPDATED)
- Transitional Provisions Quick Reference
Fee Information
Landscape Manual
Environmental Documents
- Subtitle 25: Division 3 Waiver: Tree Canopy Coverage Ordinance Waiver Application Instructions
- Tree Canopy Coverage Schedule for Section 25-128 (XLS)
Parks and Recreation Documents
- Recreation Facilities Guidelines
- Sample Amendment to Recreation Facilities Agreement
- Sample Recreation Facilities Agreement
- Recreation Inspection Reg
- Recreation Facilities Certification
For Residential Applications Only
For Homeowner Minor Amendments Only
Public Notice Requirements
- Sample Affidavit for Informational and Formal Acceptance Mailings
- Sample Formal Acceptance Mailing Letter
- Sample Informational Mailing Letter
- Sign Posting Requirements
- Sign Posting and Inspection Affidavit
Relevant Development Review Bulletins
- Bulletin 2-2022 New Code Implementation
- Bulletin 1-2022 Zoning Certification
- Bulletin 8-2021 Pre-Applications Online
- Bulletin 7-2021 Contact Information for Planning Department Staff
- Bulletin 3-2020 Applications Submissions Changes - Ongoing (UPDATED)
- Bulletin 1-2020 Deadline for Revised Information
- Bulletin 5-2019 Electronic Certification Improvements (UPDATED)
Guides and References
PRIOR ORDINANCE MATERIALS
Fill out this application form and email the PDF along with required submission materials to DRDApplications@ppd.mncppc.org.
Important Documents
Application Forms and Filing Instructions
- Pre-Application Online Form
- Application Form
- Specific Design Plan (SDP) Checklist
- Specific Design Plan (SDP) Flowchart
- Urban Design Submission Procedure
- Statement of Justification Example
- Applications Submissions Changes - Ongoing (UPDATED)
- Transitional Provisions Quick Reference
Fee Information
Landscape Manual
Environmental Documents
- Subtitle 25: Division 3 Waiver: Tree Canopy Coverage Ordinance Waiver Application Instructions
- Tree Canopy Coverage Schedule for Section 25-128 (XLS)
Parks and Recreation Documents
- Recreation Facilities Guidelines
- Sample Amendment to Recreation Facilities Agreement
- Sample Recreation Facilities Agreement
- Recreation Inspection Reg
- Recreation Facilities Certification
For Residential Applications Only
For Homeowner Minor Amendments Only
Public Notice Requirements
- Informational Mailing Requirement for DSP, SDP and SE Applications
- Sample Affidavit for Informational and Formal Acceptance Mailings
- Sample Community Outreach Affidavit
- Sample Acceptance Notice Mailing
- Sample Letter for Informational Mailing
- Sign Posting Requirements
- Sign Posting and Inspection Affidavit
Relevant Development Review Bulletins
- Bulletin 3-2020 Applications Submissions Changes - Ongoing (UPDATED)
- Bulletin 1-2020 Deadline for Revised Information
- Bulletin 5-2019 Electronic Certification Improvements (UPDATED)
Guides and References