Prince William County Government PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Department of Development Services Design and Construction Standards Manual Engineers and Surveyors Institute November 8, 2011
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Presentation divided into 3 parts Adopted Ordinance/Regulation Changes Landscaping Section Plan Validity Extension Modification Bond Deferral Revised Fee Schedule Adopted Policy/Process Changes County Attorney Processing changes Lot Grading Review E&S Escrow Reduction Information on Plats Validity of Bond Agreements Webpage and Forms Updated 1
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Policy/Ordinance Changes under Discussion Plan Validity Extension As-built Underground Utilities Lot Grading Permitting DCSM Amendments Landscaping, Phase II & III DCSM Amendments - Comprehensive Plan Action Strategies DCSM Amendments - Va. SWM Regulations Urban Street Standards 2
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Adopted Ordinance/Regulation Changes Landscaping Section, DCSM Section 800 & Section 1000 PWC BOCS adopted changes in December 7, 2010 but not effective until January 1, 2012. Applicable to all final plans submitted after January 1, 2012. Section 800 Landscaping Standards Increased plant units required for landscaping strips Plant unit credits for perennials and grasses Reduced plant unit credits for berms Allow encroachment of utilities if installed in underground conduits Section 1000 HCOD Regulations Upgrade landscaping standards for HCOD in accordance with Section 800. 3
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Adopted Ordinance/Regulation Changes Plan Validity Extension Modification (State Law) Plan Validity extended through July 1, 2014 Plan valid as of January 1, 2009 Determinations done on case-by-case basis Bond agreement has to be valid for project plan to qualify Project can also qualify if placed in moratorium (bond deferral) 4
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Adopted Ordinance/Regulation Changes Bond Deferral Bond Deferral Policy Readopted a previously existing policy help with economic downturn Project (as shown on the approved plan) does not have to be completed All occupied units must have adequate infrastructure (utilities, roads, buffers, drainages, SWM, etc.) All public maintained systems have to go through the acceptance process. Bond can be released Developer records agreement (standard) Developer cannot sell individual lots in unfinished sections Entire property may be sold. Developer must post bond after two years unless extension is granted. One of the Conditions for Plan Validity Extension (State Law) 5
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Adopted Ordinance/Regulation Changes Revised Fee Schedule 12 % across-the-board increase for all fees Applied to all fee submissions on or after July 1, 2011 Also applied to fees not paid prior to July 1, 2011 (ex. permit fees) 6
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Adopted Policy/Process Changes County Attorney Review Included as one of the Review Agencies Review cycle is 10 days Review procedure is unchanged County Attorney corresponds directly with applicant Change in process enables tracking of progress of review Direct submissions to County Attorney s office not permitted Comments are available on the County webpage: http://www.pwcgov.org/apps/landstatus/ 7
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Adopted Policy/Process Changes Lot Grading Review Submission process change to promote efficiency (Mar 2011). Plans submitted to Watershed Mgt. instead of Bldg. counter Applicant bypasses Early Assistance counter Plan review process unchanged. Approval inputted directly to database E&S Escrow Reduction Escrow reductions up to 75% of original amount Professional certifications on revised estimated no longer required. Bond/escrow calculations submitted in MS Excel format submitted through e-mail or CD. 8
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Adopted Policy/Process Changes Validity of Bond Agreements Initial agreements may be good for up to 24 months Agreement extensions may be good for up to 36 months Validity period for extensions based on recommendation of site inspectors taking into consideration diligent completion of the project & recorded violations and complaints Agreements are up for renewal 30 days before actual expiration date Notice of impending expiration mailed out Substantial penalty for expired renewals 9
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Adopted Policy/Process Changes Requirement to Show Metes & Bounds Previously required with first submission of plats Currently optional with first submission but required with second review Change noted on plat submission checklist Webpage and Forms Updated The DDS webpage updated to facilitate search for documents Documents updated to standardize format 10
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Policy/Ordinance Changes under Discussion Plan Validity Extension Staff working with Legislative Liaison to amend State Law pertaining to extension of validity of plans to 2014. Delete the provision for keeping bonds and escrows valid Delete new provision tying plan validity to bond deferral process As-Built Review Process Process Action Team establish to review current process and submission requirements In response to issues raised by customers PWC Process benchmarked against neighboring jurisdictions 11
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Policy/Ordinance Changes under Discussion Underground Utilities Requirement found in the Zoning Ordinance A variety of interpretations on how requirements are enforced Meeting among Public Works, Planning and Development Services staff to establish consensus on enforcement Lot Grading Permitting Staff has establish general guidelines regarding administration of new process Will require new permit and new permit fees Permit to be issued with lot grading plan approval 12
POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE Policy/Ordinance Changes under Discussion DCSM Amendments Landscaping, Phase II & III Phase II Buffers Areas Phase III SWM Facility Plantings Comprehensive Plan Action Strategies Including protocol for defining significant non-rpa streams, encourage preservation of natural vegetations, reduce impervious surfaces, detain 1-year storm, reforestation standards for unauthorized clearing, etc. Virginia Storm Water Regulations Urban Street Standards Consultant assisting County in drafting Standards Presentations to Staff and ZO/DCSM Advisory Committee BOCS Initiation in the next few months 13
Prince William County Government PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Zoning Update Planning Office Zoning Text Amendments Engineers and Surveyors Institute November 8, 2011
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS Presentation divided into 2 parts Adopted Ordinance Changes Since January, 2010 Modification of Standards for Self-storage Centers Temporary Family Health Care Structures Data and Computer Services Within M/T Industrial District; Hotels/motels in O(M) Office Mid-Rise District Raising of Domestic Fowl in A-1 and SRR Districts Craftsman/Artisan Shops in Redevelopment Overlay District Funeral Homes in B-1. B-2, B-3 and O(L) Districts Motor Vehicle Services in M-2 Modification of Setback Standards in TeOD Mortuaries/Crematoriums in Cemeteries on A-1 Parcels Potential/Proposed Amendments Fences in Residential Districts Drop-off Boxes Modify Standard for Sign Height Cemetery Buffers 15
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN 2010-00282 (9/14/10) Self-Storage Centers Sec. 32-400.16 allows for overnight parking and storage of vehicles (moving vans, step vans and light duty vans) if: vehicles are owned by center and leased to tenants or vehicles are leased elsewhere by tenants for use in storing goods on site. Vehicles that are leased elsewhere will be limited to a maximum of three days of parking on site. Language is added to Sec. 32-400.16. to allow the BOCS to modify parking and lot size standards attached to this use. Standards provide for reasonable overnight parking of trucks associated with a self-storage center without creating a separate truck rental business open to the general public Provides flexibility for the BOCS to modify specified standards as necessary or desirable to fit site conditions 16
PLN 2010-00282 (continued) Modifications to text: Minimum lot size for a self-storage center shall be one acre, unless modified or waived by the Board of County Supervisors as part of the approval of a Special Use Permit, and the modifications or waivers shall be included therein. 17
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN 2010-00448 (1/11/11) Temporary Family Health Care Structures One temporary structure may be placed on a single family detached lot Principal residence must be owned or occupied by a caregiver (related by blood, marriage or adoption or legally appointed guardian) as his or her principal residence Structure is limited to one mentally or physically impaired occupant (requires assistance with 2 or more activities of daily living) Maximum gross floor area is 300 sq. ft. Structure must be primarily assembled off-site and comply with the Industrialized Building Safety Law and USBC 18
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN 2010-00448 (continued) Structure shall not be placed on a permanent foundation Standards for accessory buildings (max. height, lot coverage and minimum separation (5 ft.) from principal dwelling) shall be applied. Yard setbacks, however, must meet standards for principal structure Connection to water, sewer or septic and electric utilities is required For units on septic system, Health Department will determine if existing system is adequate for both primary dwelling and temporary structure. System may need modification to accommodate additional occupant. Disposal of medications needs to be considered in utilization of system 19
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN 2010-00448 (continued) No accompanying signage shall be allowed Prior to permitting, written certification by a physician licensed by the Commonwealth must be provided Evidence of compliance, including a current physician certification, must be provided annually Procedure for approval will include coordination with Prince William Area Agency on Aging and/or Community Services The structure must be removed within 30 days of being vacated 20
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN2011-00139 (3/1/11) Data and Computer Services Since the permitted uses within the M-1 and M/T districts are substantially similar, and data and computer services are compatible with the M/T district, this use was added to the list of by-right uses within the M/T district. Hotel, motel or short term lodging as a by-right use in the O(M) district is compatible with the purpose and intent of the O(M) district and was designated as a by-right use in that district. 21
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN2010-00283 (4/19/11) Domestic Fowl Removed the language in Sec. 32-300.02.6 prohibiting chickens and other fowl in residential districts, and on lots with a residential principal use in the A-1 district. Added new subsection to Sec. 32-500.01 to allow for the creation of a new overlay district for the keeping of fowl. Added new Part 508 to establish the Domestic Fowl Overlay District, describe associated general regulations and development standards, and provide for the mapping of the district. 22
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS Standards PLN2010-00283 (continued) Domestic fowl shall be permitted on any A-1 zoned property of 1+ acres and by SUP within the Overlay District and on any 10+ acre A-1 parcel. Defines and applies Bird Unit standards Maximum density allowed: One bird unit per acre for parcels from 1 4.99 acres; Three bird units per acre from 5 9.99 acres; No limit above 10 acres. 23
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN2010-00283 (continued) Addresses standards for coops or cages and runs for various size birds Structures for housing permitted fowl: Can locate only in the rear or side yard. Setbacks: Same as non-commercial kennels (25 ft. from all property lines); At least five feet from principal dwelling; At least one hundred feet from an RPA stream and fifty feet from all other streams. 24
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN2010-00283 (continued) Cages, coops and runs, must be separated from: Class 3A or B well by at least 50 feet; Class 3C or class 4 well by at least 100 feet. (Can be reduced to 50 ft. if coop is enclosed, has a concrete floor and chicken manure is removed and placed for trash pickup or Best Management Practices (Soil and Water Conservation Service) are applied). 25
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN2010-00283 (continued) 26
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN 2011-00390 Craftsman/Artisan Shops Redevelopment Overlay District encompasses three corridors. Purpose is to promote and perpetuate continued economic viability of older commercial neighborhoods which are experiencing economic decline. Language addressed only flexibility in development standards, such as FAR, lot coverage, buffering, stormwater management and building replacement. There were no provisions within the B-1 General Business District that permit fabrication/production and retail on the same property. 27
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS Previous Current Uses Permitted by Right All uses permitted in underlying district Same Secondary Uses Special Use Permit General Regulations and Development Standards All secondary uses permitted in underlying district All Special Uses permitted In underlying district FAR, lot coverage, height may be increased by 25%; Buffering, yards, open space, tree canopy - may be decreased by 25%; Stormwater management, - pro-rata contribution in lieu of providing stormwater management; Replacement of existing structure up to same size as original structure Same Same - Add: Merchant/Craftsman/Artisan Shop Same - Add: new construction subject to general regulations and development standards for Overlay District; adaptive re-use of existing structures and improvements permitted throughout any lawfully nonconforming structure or improvement; ratio of accessory uses to principal uses, types of equipment and machinery used, operational requirements to be determined and specified as conditions in Special Use Permit 28
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS Amendment consisted of : PLN 2011-00392 (9/13/11) Funeral Homes in Commercial Districts Adding mortuary/funeral home as by-right use in B-2 Neighborhood Business, B-3 Convenience Retail and O(L) Office Low-Rise districts Not permitting mortuary/funeral home in shopping centers/malls. Adding crematory in the B-2 Neighborhood Business, B-3 Convenience Retail and O(L) Office Low-Rise districts as a special use secondary to a funeral home. 29
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN 2011-00393 (7/19/11) Motor Vehicle Service in M-2 Industrial District Definition of motor vehicle service (limited) (i.e., tires, audio installation and similar services) restricted uses to those that significantly less impact than standard motor vehicle service uses. Previous definition required this use to be tied to a principal use. Modified definition of motor vehicle service (limited) to eliminate reference to being part of a principal use. Added motor vehicle service (limited) as a by-right use in Sec. 32-403.21. Uses Permitted by Right in the M-2 district. 30
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN 2011-00394 (7/19/11) TeOD Buffer Setback Standards Adjacent Use Setback Planting Requirement Interstate, freeway, parkway Proposed Change 100 feet Type C buffer None Arterial, collector 50 feet Type C buffer None Town Center N/A N/A None All other adjacent uses All other public streets 25 feet Type C buffer Delete 25 feet Type A buffer New 31
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ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS 50-foot setback from minor arterials and major collectors 100-foot setback from Principal Arterial 34
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS PLN 2011-00413 Mortuaries in Cemeteries Amended Sec. 32-301.04. Special Uses within the A-1 Agriculture district to include mortuary, funeral home, crematory accessory to a cemetery of a minimum size of twenty acres and which is operated as a commercial enterprise or associated with a religious institution. Previous Current Cemeteries By SUP By SUP Mortuaries Not permitted By SUP* * Special Use Permit accessory to cemetery (only if cemetery is religious/institutional or commercial and minimum parcel size is 20 acres). Crematoriums Not permitted By SUP* 35
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS Proposed/Potential Amendments Fences in Residential Districts Citizens have requested reduction in fence height in front yards. Propose maximum fence height of 42 inches. Drop-off Boxes Regulations needed to control distribution of boxes on private property and accompanying litter problems. Sign Height More efficient method of measuring sign height is in reference to finished road grade. Cemetery Buffers Need to establish clear parameters for buffering around cemeteries that are associated with religious institutions. 36
Prince William County Government Policy & Procedures Update Class Paul J. Kraucunas, P.E. Land Development Program Manager
Access Management (proposed) Entrance Types Entrance, Commercial > 50 VPD Entrance, Low Volume Commercial < or 50 VPD Entrance, Private 2 SFD or < or 10 VPD 38 38
Access Management (proposed) Sight Distance Requirements Commercial Entrance Distance Intersection Sight Low-Volume Commercial Entrance Stopping Sight Distance Private Entrance Best Sight Distance 39 39
Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements (proposed) Connectivity Connectivity Index Eliminated Multiple Connections Retained Additional Connection for every 2,000 VPD or 200 DU or part thereof Each external connection of collector facilities that are elements of the county s transportation plan and to which there is no direct lot access provided counts as two external connections. Exceptions to be processed within 30 days 40 40
Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements (proposed) Failure to connect Street may or may not be accepted into the secondary system of state highways for maintenance 41 41
Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements (proposed) Pedestrian Accommodations Sidewalks Both Sides > 400 ADT and ¼ AC Lots > 8,000 ADT Sidewalks One Side > 400 ADT and ¼ AC ½ AC > 2,000 ADT and < 8,000 ADT < ½ Mile of a school 42 42
Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements (proposed) Street Acceptance Local governing body to provide: 1. Inventory of outfalls into waters of the US 2. Inventory of physical interconnections with other stormwater systems 3. Inventory of stormwater management devices within VDOT ROW VDOT will not accept a street: 43 43
Chapter 527 (proposed) 1. Local traffic impact statement acceptable if ordinance provisions certified by VDOT 2. No submission shall be required if the rezoning proposal results in lower maximum daily trip generation and no increase in maximum trip generation under current zoning 3. Rezoning threshold increased to 5,000 VPD 4. Residential rezoning with > 400 VPD and exceed the current traffic volume 44 44