This title applies to all mixed use districts.

(Bill No. 4-05)

(Bill No. 75-24)

   In this title, the following words have the meanings indicated:

      (1)   “Optional method of development” means development in which more intense development is allowed in return for the development being subject to greater discretionary approval over all elements of the development to achieve a better quality of design or other amenities.

      (2)   “Standard method of development” means development as a matter of right under applicable zoning and other regulations.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 75-24)

   The minimum gross area for a site to be developed under the optional method of development is three acres, except that a site with a gross area of less than three acres may be developed under the optional method of development if it adjoins a site developed or being developed under the optional method of development for which a sketch plan has been approved and can be integrated with the development of the adjoining site in the manner described in § 17-7-604 of this Code.

(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 75-24)

   (a)   Residential. For a lot that was in a residential zoning district immediately before being zoned to a mixed use district, the uses allowed under the standard method of development are single-family detached dwellings, including home occupations and accessory structures and uses, that comply with the requirements of an R1 District.

   (b)   Commercial and industrial. For a site that was in a commercial or industrial district immediately before being zoned to a mixed use district, the uses are only those uses allowed in the mixed use district applicable to the site, the floor area ratio may not exceed 0.1, and the uses shall otherwise conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which the site was located.

(Bill No. 4-05)

      (1)   The permitted and conditional uses under the optional method of development are listed in the chart in this section using the following key: P = permitted use; C = conditional use; SE = special exception use. A blank space means that the use is not allowed in the district. Uses and structures customarily accessory to the listed uses also are allowed.

      (2)   Any use lawfully in existence in a mixed use district prior to February 2, 2025 that became prohibited as of February 2, 2025, may continue, provided the use does not cease operation for 36 consecutive months. Any change, expansion, or alteration of the use on or after February 2, 2025 shall comply with this subtitle or Title 15.

 

      (1)   the location is within the Airport Noise Zone, is on land remediated for environmental requirements under federal or State law, is on land that has been reclaimed pursuant to an approved final reclamation plan under State or federal law, or consists of lots abutting remediated or reclaimed land; and

      (2)   the requirements of § 18-8-302 and Title 10 are met.

(Bill No. 75-24; Bill No. 31-25)

      (i)   On a site located in the BWI/Fort Meade Growth Area, as shown on the official map adopted by the County Council entitled “BWI/Fort Meade Growth Area, 2016”, the mix of uses required in subsection (a) may be replaced with multifamily dwellings subject to the conditions and density limits set forth in § 18-10-127(1)(iii).

      (ii)   On a site located in the BRAC Mixed Use Development area expanded boundary that is not being developed as a BRAC Mixed Use Development and is being developed as a mixed use development, the mix of uses required in subsection (a) is not required on an individual lot and may instead be met by providing the required mix of uses in the mixed use phased development as a whole.

(Bill No. 75-24; Bill No. 50-25)

 

 

      (1)   Open area may include wetland and stream buffers, forest conservation easements, floodplains, and stormwater management or drainage facilities;

      (2)   Active recreation area may be located within the required open area, but may not be located in wetland and stream buffers, forest conservation easements, floodplains, or stormwater management or drainage facilities; and

      (3)   Public activity area may include recreational amenities.

(Bill No. 75-24)