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<section number="20A-216" name="Transit Access Permit Approval" law="code" slug="sec-20a-216" node_id="PTIITI17PULOLAPRGECOMA_SUBTITLE_20ATR_DIV3PUTRAU_S20A-216TRACPEAP">
  <level label="a">
    <text>The County Council may, after considering the application, any written responses, and the public interest, and upon property owner consent and public transit provider approval, adopt a Resolution authorizing the issuance of a Transit Access Permit.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>The Council may impose reasonable conditions upon the permit, including hours of operation, noise mitigation, signage, or maintenance responsibilities.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>As part of approving a permit, if the property owner does not allow bus service, when the Council adopts a permit Resolution, the Council can mandate that the applicant provide shuttle service to the nearest Metro station.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>Upon adoption of a Resolution, the permit shall be deemed approved and the transit provider may proceed with installation and operation of the bus stop, consistent with the terms of the permit.</text>
  </level>
</section>
