Process
The development review process governs all development projects, including but not limited to; subdivisions, site plans and other planning processes.
Pre-Application Meetings
The Planning Department requests that applicants schedule a pre-application meeting to review the development process and answer any questions the applicant may have prior to submitting any development projects. A sketch plan of the proposed development should be brought to the meeting for staff to review.
Application Requirements
All applications are to be submitted to and checks payable to the Town of La Plata.
Annexation Petitions, Zoning Amendments, Text Amendments, and Special Exception applications are to be submitted to the Town Clerk for initial review for completion.
Development review applications for subdivisions, site plans, forest conservation, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control and public infrastructure are to be submitted to the Planning Department.
Application Types
| Application Type | Reviewing Authority | Approving Authority | Appeal of Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annexation Petition | Town Clerk | Planning Commission (recommends) Board of Appeals (approves) | Board of Appeals |
| Master Site Development Plan | Planning Commission | Town Council | Board of Appeals |
| Zoning Text Amendment | Town Clerk | Town Council | Board of Appeals |
| Zoning Map Amendment | Town Clerk | Town Council | Board of Appeals |
| Special Exception | Town Clerk | Planning Commission (recommends) Board of Appeals (approves) | Circuit Court |
| Variance | Town Clerk | Board of Appeals | Circuit Court |
| Major Subdivision | Technical Review Team (TRT) | Planning Commission | Board of Appeals |
| Minor Subdivision | Technical Review Team (TRT) | Chief Executive Officer or designee | Board of Appeals |
| Site Development Plan | Technical Review Team (TRT) | Planning Commission | Board of Appeals |
| Boundary Line Adjustment Plat | Technical Review Team (TRT) | Chief Executive Officer or designee | Board of Appeals |