§ 32-9-111. GROWTH ALLOCATION APPLICATIONS SUBJECT TO DESIGN EVALUATION FACTORS.

(a)

In general. All growth allocation applications shall be subject to the design evaluation factors set forth by the Growth Allocation Review Committee.

(b)

Factors for comparative evaluation. The Growth Allocation Review Committee shall use the design evaluation factors for comparative evaluation of the degree to which the growth allocation applications achieve the objectives of:

(1)

Resource management and protection;

(2)

Quality of design;

(3)

Location; and

(4)

Off-site community enhancement within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area directly related to the proposal and its impacts.

(c)

Burden of proof on applicant. The burden of proof is on the applicant to demonstrate that the application fulfills all of the design evaluation objectives.

(1988 Code, § 26-123) (Bill No. 18, 1990, § 2, 3-30-1990; Bill No. 63, 1992, § 1, 7-23-1992; Bill No. 51-94, § 1, 5-20-1994; Bill No. 95-94, §§ 1, 2, 7-12-1994; Bill No. 50-99, § 1, 7-12-1999; Bill No. 103-02, § 3, 7-1-2004)