Ch. 546                                    2004 LAWS OF MARYLAND

flexibility in regard to an additional dwelling unit that may be considered part of a
primary dwelling unit for density calculations; and

WHEREAS, It is the intent of the General Assembly to monitor the effect of this
clarification and flexibility and their related density calculations, particularly as
these refinements may impact the implementation of local critical area programs, and
to provide further clarification, if necessary, to ensure that local programs are
implemented in accordance with underlying legislative intent; now, therefore,

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Natural Resources

8-1802.

(a) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2)     "Atlantic Coastal Bays" means the Assawoman, Isle of Wight,
Sinepuxent, Newport, and Chincoteague Bays.

(3)     "Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area" means the initial planning area
identified under § 8-1807 of this subtitle.

(4)     "Chesapeake Bay Critical Area" means the initial planning area
identified under § 8-1807 of this subtitle.

(5)     "Commission" means the Critical Area Commission for the
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays established in this subtitle.

(6)     "Critical Area" means the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area and the
Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area.

(7)     "Development" means any activity that materially affects the
condition or use of dry land, land under water, or any structure.

(8)     (I) "DWELLING UNIT" MEANS A SINGLE UNIT PROVIDING
COMPLETE, INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES FOR AT LEAST ONE PERSON,
INCLUDING PERMANENT PROVISIONS FOR SANITATION, COOKING, EATING,
SLEEPING, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ROUTINELY ASSOCIATED WITH DAILY LIFE.

(II) "DWELLING UNIT" INCLUDES A LIVING QUARTERS FOR A
DOMESTIC OR OTHER EMPLOYEE OR TENANT, AN IN-LAW OR ACCESSORY
APARTMENT, A GUEST HOUSE, OR A CARETAKER RESIDENCE.

(9)      "Growth allocation" means the number of acres of land in the
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area that a local
jurisdiction may use to create new intensely developed areas and new limited
development areas.

[(9)] (10) "Includes" means includes or including by way of illustration
and not by way of limitation.

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