§ 32-3-503. PETITION FOR ZONING RECLASSIFICATION.

(a)

Authority to petition. Only the legal owner of a property or the owner's legally authorized representative may file a petition for a zoning reclassification of the property with the Board of Appeals.

(b)

Requirements.

(1)

The petition shall include:

(i)

The petitioner's explanation of the reasons why the reclassification should be granted; and

(ii)

Sufficient detail to properly inform the county authorities required to review the petition.

(2)

A petition that alleges a change in condition or error as justification for the reclassification sought shall include a precise description of the change or error and supporting information required under § 32-3-510 of this subtitle.

(c)

Petition must meet Board of Appeals procedures; exception.

(1)

The Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections may not accept a petition for filing unless the petition meets the rules of practice and procedure established by the Board of Appeals.

(2)

Notwithstanding any other requirement in the rules, a petitioner may submit plans that do not show a proposed use of the property under petition.

(1988 Code, § 2-356) (Bill No. 103-02, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 122-10, §§ 12, 30, 1-16-2011)