Section 8-1813 – Prior Project Approval
(a) From June 1, 1984 with regard to any subdivision plat approval or approval of a zoning amendment, variance, special exception, conditional use permit, or use of a floating zone, affecting any land or water area located within the initial planning area identified in § 8-1807(a) of this subtitle, for which application is completed after that […]
Section 8-1813.1 – Single Family Dwelling; Definitions; Alternative Buffer
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a local jurisdiction in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area shall permit a single lot or parcel of land that was legally of record on the date of program approval to be developed with a single family dwelling, if a dwelling is not […]
Section 8-1814 – Commission Approval of Certain Projects; Applicability of Other Laws
(a) After 760 days have elapsed from the date upon which criteria adopted by the Commission become effective, any State or local agency that proposes development which has not been subject to project approval by the local jurisdiction under an approved program, including buildings, treatment plants, roads, railroads, and airports, in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area […]
Section 8-1815 – Enforcement
(a) (1) (i) Except as otherwise authorized in a local jurisdiction, in accordance with the procedures set forth in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a local authority may obtain access to and enter a property in order to identify or verify a suspected violation, restrain a development activity, or issue a citation if the local authority has probable […]
Section 8-1808.4 – Structures on Piers
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Nonwater–dependent project” means a temporary or permanent structure that, by reason of its intrinsic nature, use, or operation, does not require location in, on, or over State or private wetlands. (ii) “Nonwater–dependent project” includes: 1. A dwelling unit on a pier; 2. A restaurant, a shop, an office, […]
Section 8-1815.1 – Cutting or Clearing Trees
(a) (1) The provisions of this section are in addition to any other sanction, remedy, or penalty provided by law. (2) This section does not apply to any cutting or clearing of trees that is allowed under regulations adopted by the Commission under this subtitle. (b) If a person cuts or clears or plans to cut or clear trees […]
Section 8-1808.5 – Community Pier in Buffer
(a) (1) In this section, “community pier” means a boat docking facility associated with a subdivision or similar residential area, or with condominiums, apartments, or other multiple-family dwelling units. (2) “Community pier” does not include a private pier or a mooring. (b) This section applies notwithstanding: (1) Any other provision of this subtitle; and (2) Any criteria or regulation adopted by […]
Section 8-1816 – Commission to Prepare Report
In consultation with State and local agencies involved in planning, acquiring, and managing open space and recreational lands, the Commission, by January 1, 1987, shall prepare a report to the Governor and the General Assembly recommending State policy and goals for: (1) The provision of public access along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay and its […]
Section 8-1808.6 – Credits to Applicants Who Minimize Adverse Impact
(a) (1) This section applies notwithstanding: (i) Any other provisions of this subtitle; (ii) Any criteria or guidelines adopted by the Commission under this subtitle; or (iii) Any provision of a local program or program amendments as approved before October 1, 1995. (2) This section applies to applicants seeking project approval of a new or expanded marina. (b) (1) A local jurisdiction shall […]
Section 8-1817 – Commission Report on Chesapeake Bay Critical Area
(a) By January 1, 1994, the Commission shall adopt criteria that assure the protection of land and water resources in the Critical Area and that shall apply throughout the Critical Area for: (1) Production of oil or natural gas on lands or waters leased by the State; and (2) Exploration or production of oil or natural gas on […]