§ 27-643. Establishment of goals, concepts, and guidelines and the public participation program.

(a)

At the time of initiation the Planning Board shall prepare a project description and recommended goals, concepts, guidelines, and a public participation program. These shall be submitted to the District Council for approval. Among the items to be considered in developing the public participation program are the area's size, characteristics, and issues.

(1)

The public participation plan shall encourage a balance of participation by the area residents and businesses affected by the plan to include: property owners, area civic associations, local business groups, interest groups, government agencies, and any municipality that is within the area covered by the plan.

(2)

The public participation program shall explain the techniques to facilitate committed public involvement in the preparation of the plan.

(3)

The public participation program shall include techniques to keep the larger affected community informed.

(4)

The public participation program shall contain a timetable that explains the length of time for the preparation of the preliminary plan.

(CB-68-1989; CB-87-1995; CB-8-2000; CB-39-2005)