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Ch. 433
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2002 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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(III) THE GOVERNOR SHALL INCLUDE IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2003
BUDGET A SUM OF MONEY TO BE USED FOR GRANTS TO REIMBURSE LOCAL
JURISDICTIONS IN THE ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS CRITICAL AREA FOR THE
REASONABLE COSTS OF DEVELOPING A PROGRAM UNDER THIS SECTION.
(3) The Governor shall include in the budget annually a sum of money to
be used for grants to assist local jurisdictions with the reasonable costs of
implementing a program under this section. Each local jurisdiction shall submit to
the Governor by May 1 of each year a detailed request for funds to assist in the
implementation of a program under this section.
(b) A program shall consist of those elements which are necessary or
appropriate:
(1) To minimize adverse impacts on water quality that result from
pollutants that are discharged from structures or conveyances or that have run off
from surrounding lands;
(2) To conserve fish, wildlife, and plant habitat; and
(3) To establish land use policies for development in the Chesapeake Bay
Critical Area OR THE ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS CRITICAL AREA which accommodate
growth and also address the fact that, even if pollution is controlled, the number,
movement, and activities of persons in that area can create adverse environmental
impacts.
(c) At a minimum, a program sufficient to meet the goals stated in subsection
(b) of this section includes:
(1) A map designating the critical area in a local jurisdiction;
(2) A comprehensive zoning map for the critical area;
(3) As necessary, new or amended provisions of the jurisdiction's:
(i) Subdivision regulations;
(ii) Comprehensive or master plan;
(iii) Zoning ordinances or regulations;
(iv) Provisions relating to enforcement; and
(v) Provisions as appropriate relating to grandfathering of
development at the time the program is adopted or approved by the Commission;
(4) Provisions requiring that project approvals shall be based on findings
that projects are consistent with the standards stated in subsection (b) of this section;
(5) Provisions to limit the amount of land covered by buildings, roads,
parking lots, or other impervious surfaces, and to require or encourage cluster
development, where necessary or appropriate;
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