Md. Code Regs. 08.02.01.14

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.02.01.14 - Interpretation of Coordinates in Regulations

A. If the beginning or end point of a regulatory line is defined by coordinates and a physical description of a point or object on the shoreline, and the coordinates place the coordinated point in the water rather than on the shoreline, then the regulatory line shall be fixed to the location of the coordinates and be connected to the shoreline by the closest possible distance.

B. Except as provided in §E of this regulation, if the beginning or ending point of a regulatory line is defined by coordinates and no statement is made in the regulation about the physical description of the coordinated point, and the coordinates place the coordinated point in the water rather than on the shoreline, then the point on the regulatory line shall be fixed to the location of the coordinates and be connected to the shoreline by the closest possible distance.

C. If a point in a series of points between the beginning and ending points of a regulatory line is defined by coordinates and a physical description or location of the coordinated point, and the coordinates do not agree with the physical description or location, then the point on the regulatory line shall be fixed at the location of the coordinates.

D. If a point in a series of points between the beginning and ending points of a regulatory line is defined by coordinates and no statement is made in the regulation about the physical description of the coordinated point, then the point on the regulatory line shall be fixed at the location of the coordinates.

E. If the beginning point of a regulatory line that forms a closed polygon is defined by coordinates and no statement is made in the regulation about the physical description of the coordinated point, then the beginning point on the regulatory line shall be fixed at the location of the coordinates.

F. If the beginning or end point of a regulatory line is defined by coordinates and no statement is made in the regulation about the physical description of the coordinated point, and the coordinates place the coordinated point on land, then the point on the regulatory line shall be fixed at the location of the coordinates and be connected to the shoreline along the line or lines of direction to any preceding or following points in the regulation.

Md. Code Regs. 08.02.01.14

Regulation .14 adopted 42:22 Md. R. 1377, eff.11/9/2015