Section 5-804 – Purpose of Plan
The Plan shall be used as a policy guide by local jurisdictions and units of the State government in carrying out their action and regulatory programs in the Patuxent River Watershed.
Section 5-805 – Amendment of Plan
(a) (1) The Department has primary responsibility for preparing proposed amendments to the Plan. (2) For the purpose of updating the Plan, the Department and the Commission shall together consider draft amendments to the Plan at least once every 5 years starting with October 1, 1995. (3) In preparing a proposed amendment, the Department shall consult with local jurisdictions […]
Section 5-806 – Duties of Department
(a) After the General Assembly approves an amendment to the Plan, the Department shall: (1) present copies of the approved amendment to the Governor and to each local jurisdiction entitled to voting representation on the Commission, for their information; and (2) make copies of the amendment to the Plan available to the general public. (b) The Department continuously shall […]
Section 5-807 – Funds for Program
Funds for the Patuxent River planning program described in this subtitle may include: (1) money from the General Fund of the State; (2) proceeds of special assessments, permit fees, or other fees; (3) available special funds; (4) local contributions; or (5) federal grants.
Section 5-7A-03 – Preservation of Agricultural Land Goal
The State has a goal of preserving a total of 1,030,000 acres of productive agricultural land by 2030 through: (1) the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation; (2) the Maryland GreenPrint Program; (3) the Rural Legacy Program; (4) the Maryland Environmental Trust; (5) the Next Generation Farmland Acquisition Program; and (6) local land preservation programs.
Section 5-7B-01 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Funding” includes any form of assurance, guarantee, grant payment, credit, tax credit, or other assistance, including a loan, loan guarantee, or reduction in the principal obligation of, or rate of interest payable on, a loan or a portion of a loan. (c) (1) “Growth–related project” means only […]
Section 5-7B-02 – Areas Considered Priority Funding Areas
The following areas shall be considered priority funding areas under this subtitle: (1) a municipal corporation, including Baltimore City, except that: (i) those areas annexed by a municipal corporation after January 1, 1997 but before October 1, 2006 shall satisfy requirements relating to density and service by water and sewer set forth in § 5–7B–03 of this […]
Section 5-7B-03 – Designating Priority Funding Areas
(a) (1) The governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation may designate priority funding areas as provided in this section. (2) The governing bodies of two or more adjoining counties, two or more municipal corporations, or any combination of adjoining counties and municipal corporations may designate, as provided in this section and in accordance with […]
Section 5-7B-04 – No Funding of Projects Not Located Within Priority Funding Area
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, beginning October 1, 1998, the State may not provide funding for a growth-related project if the project is not located within a priority funding area. (b) In a priority funding area established under § 5-7B-03(c) or (e) of this subtitle in which water and sewer service is planned, a […]
Section 5-606 – Denial of Permit of Funding
(a) The Plan may not be used to deny: (1) a State–issued permit; or (2) State funding: (i) mandated by statute or regulation; or (ii) provided for in the State operating budget or capital budget. (b) The Plan does not: (1) supersede any State statute or regulation; (2) supersede any local ordinance or regulation; (3) affect the delegation of planning and zoning powers granted […]