Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 27 - CRITICAL AREA COMMISSION FOR THE CHESAPEAKE AND ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS
Subtitle 01 - CRITERIA FOR LOCAL CRITICAL AREA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 27.01.02 - Development in the Critical Area
Section 27.01.02.06-1 - Growth Allocation Submittal Requirements

(1) All information and documentation relevant to the local jurisdiction's determination that the project meets the standards listed under Natural Resources Article, § 8-1808.1(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, and Regulation .06-3 of this chapter;

(2) All information and documentation that addresses the factors to be considered by the Commission under Natural Resources Article, § 8-1808.1(c)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland, and Regulation .06-3 of this chapter;

(3) A conceptual site development plan;

(4) An environmental features map;

(5) In accordance with Regulation .06-2 of this chapter, an environmental report that demonstrates that the project has been designed and will be constructed in compliance with all requirements of the proposed Critical Area land classification;

(6) For the following resources, as appropriate for the project site and each government agency, a preliminary review and comment from the Department of the Environment, Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Historical Trust, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding:

(7) A map that shows the land area where the local jurisdiction proposes a change to a Critical Area land classification; and

(8) Verification that the amount of proposed growth allocation indicated on the map submitted under §A(7) of this regulation is accurate and equal to the amount of growth allocation to be deducted from the local jurisdiction's existing total allotment of growth allocation.

(1) The name of the project and its street address;

(2) Tax map information that includes, as applicable, the:

(3) A site plan with a scale provided at 1"=10', 1"=20', 1"=30', 1"=40', 1"=50', 1"= 60', or 1"=100';

(4) Orientation;

(5) A vicinity map with the project site clearly identified;

(6) Existing parcel and tract boundaries or lot lines;

(7) The project boundary;

(8) The limits of disturbance;

(9) A proposed development envelope;

(10) All Critical Area boundaries, including existing and proposed land classifications and the land classification of all lots or parcels adjacent to the project site;

(11) The boundaries of the 100-year floodplain;

(12) The field-run topography;

(13) Vegetative cover information by acre or square footage, including:

(14) Soil features of the project and where each soil type is located;

(15) Field determination of each intermittent stream and each perennial stream;

(16) A delineation of the buffer as measured from the mean high water line of tidal waters or the landward boundary of a tidal wetland or a tributary stream;

(17) As applicable and in accordance with the requirements of COMAR 27.01.09.01E or the local program, a delineation of an expanded buffer that is necessary because of a contiguous slope of 15 percent or greater or the presence of a hydric soil, highly erodible soil, or a nontidal wetland;

(18) When converting from a resource conservation area to a limited development area or an intensely developed area, the location and extent of the 300-foot setback;

(19) Unless the Commission determines an otherwise acceptable period of time, a field-delineated location and description of the extent of a nontidal wetland that is less than 2 years old, including the 25-foot buffer from that nontidal wetland;

(20) Unless the Commission determines an otherwise acceptable period of time, a field-delineated location and description of the extent of a tidal wetland that is less than 2 years old, including the delineation of State and private tidal wetland boundaries;

(21) Identification and location of all wildlife habitat and plant habitat, including a nesting site of colonial nesting water birds, a waterfowl staging and concentration area, a riparian habitat, a habitat of forest interior dwelling birds, a locally significant habitat, and a natural heritage area;

(22) Identification and location of habitat of threatened and endangered species, and species in need of conservation;

(23) Identification and location of anadromous fish propagation waters;

(24) Location of existing and proposed area of lot coverage, including identification of a building, road, parking lot, and any other area that contributes to lot coverage;

(25) Location of any other proposed development feature, including an outlot, storm drain and outfall, utility connection, septic system, stormwater management system, shoreline stabilization measure, and pier;

(26) Location of a path or walkway, including those exempt from lot coverage requirements;

(27) Location of an existing or proposed mitigation area that is required because of an impact on forest, developed woodland, wetland, buffer, or other habitat protection area; and

(28) If applicable: