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2007 Laws of Maryland
Ch. 122
4-201.1. (a) in this subtitle the following words have the meanings
indicated. (b) "environmental site design technique" means a technique
used in a site design strategy intended to maintain or replicate the
predevelopment hydrologic and water quality regime of a building
site
using small-scale stormwater management practices,
nonstructural techniques, and better site planning to mimic
natural hydrologic runoff characteristics and minimize the impact
of land development on water resources.
(c) "Environmental site design technique" includes: (1) Optimizing conservation of natural features, such
as drainage patterns, soils, and vegetation; (2) Minimizing use of impervious surfaces, such as paved
surfaces, concrete channels, roofs. and pipes; (3) Slowing down runoff to maintain discharge timing
and to increase infiltration and evapotranspiration; and (4) Using at the source integrated control techniques, such as bioretention, vegetated swales, and infiltration devices; and (5) Using pollution prevention measures to reduce the introduction of pollutants into the environment other nonstructural practices or innovative stormwater management
technologies approved by the Department. 4-202. (A) By July 1, 1984, each county and municipality shall adopt ordinances
necessary to implement a stormwater management program. These stormwater
management programs shall be consistent with flood management plans, if any,
developed under Title 5, Subtitle 8 of this article for a particular watershed, shall meet
the requirements established by the Department under § 4-203 of this subtitle, and
shall be consistent with the purposes of this subtitle.
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