Ch. 306

LAWS OF MARYLAND

of major grading, sediment, and erosion control plans. These
procedures shall provide that the Department OF THE ENVIRONMENT
conduct periodic inspections and review of the implementation by
the counties and the local soil conservation districts of these
control plans.

[8-1102] 4-102.

The provisions of this subtitle do not apply to agricultural
land management practices, construction of agricultural
structures, or, except in Calvert County, to construction of
single-family residences or their accessory buildings on lots of
two acres or more. Regardless of planning, zoning, or subdivision
controls, a county or municipality may not issue a permit for
grading or construction of any building, other than those matters
exempted by the provisions of this section, unless the grading or
construction conforms with plans approved as provided in this
subtitle.                                             

[8-1103] 4-103.

(a)  A county or municipality may issue grading and building
permits as provided by law. A grading or building permit may not
be issued until, the developer (1) submits a grading and sediment
control plan approved by the appropriate soil conservation
district, and (2) certifies that all land clearing, construction,
and development will be done under the plan. Criteria for
sediment control and the procedure for referring an applicant to
the appropriate soil conservation district shall be acceptable to
the soil conservation district and the Department of [Natural
Resources] THE ENVIRONMENT.

(b)  Each county or municipality shall adopt grading and
building ordinances necessary to carry out the provisions of this
subtitle, with the assistance of the Department of [Natural
Resources] THE ENVIRONMENT and the appropriate soil conservation
district.

(c)  Each soil conservation district may recommend a fee
system to cover the cost of reviewing the grading and sediment
control plans. Any recommended fee shall take effect upon
enactment by the local governing body. Any fees collected
pursuant to this system shall be supplementary to county and
State funds and may not (i) be used to reduce county or State
funds, and (ii) exceed the cost of reviewing the plans.

(d)  Each soil conservation district shall require an
applicant for grading and sediment control plan approval to
submit a sufficient number of copies of the plan to enable the
district to forward copies of the plan to. appropriate State and
local agencies. Where enforcement authority has been retained by
the Department of [Natural Resources] THE ENVIRONMENT, each
district shall forward 1 copy of each approved plan to the

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