Md. Code Regs. 27.01.02.06-2

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 27.01.02.06-2 - Environmental Report

A. The environmental report required under Regulation .06-1A(5) of this chapter shall include:

(1) A project description;

(2) The subdivision and development history:

(a) Between December 1, 1985 and the date of growth allocation application in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area; and

(b) Between June 1, 2002 and the date of growth allocation application in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area;

(3) A brief narrative that describes:

(a) The type of project;

(b) The proposed change of Critical Area land classification; and

(c) How the growth allocation would support the jurisdiction's overall planning goals, including reference to the relevant sections of the local jurisdiction's adopted comprehensive plan, water and sewer plan, and adopted zoning ordinance;

(4) Total acreage in the Critical Area and total acreage for which Critical Area designation is proposed to be changed;

(5) Total forest, developed woodland, and vegetated area proposed to be cleared;

(6) Method and description of proposed stormwater management, including all qualitative and quantitative management measures;

(7) In the intensely developed area, the preliminary plan for compliance with the 10 percent pollutant reduction rule, including all worksheets and all supporting documentation;

(8) Measures proposed for soil erosion and sediment control, including implementation strategy;

(9) In the limited development area and resource conservation area, existing and proposed lot coverage information, calculated by square feet of coverage for each lot and total area of lot coverage within the limited development area and total area of lot coverage within the resource conservation area;

(10) Mitigation required for clearing of forest area, developed woodland, or vegetation in accordance with the requirements of Regulations .04C and .05C(9) of this chapter, COMAR 27.01.05, or the local program;

(11) If applicable, the proposed afforestation area:

(a) In the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, in the limited development area and the resource conservation area; and

(b) In the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area, in all land classifications;

(12) Identification of the local zoning district and that district's defining characteristics;

(13) A buffer management plan, consistent with §B of this regulation if:

(a) It is a condition of development that the buffer be established on the development site;

(b) A proposed development activity impacts the buffer; or

(c) The removal of trees or vegetation in the buffer, including invasive species, is proposed; and

(14) If the proposed development will impact an identified habitat protection area, a habitat protection plan that is consistent with §C of this regulation.

B. If §A(13) of this regulation is applicable, the local jurisdiction shall require the developer to prepare a buffer management plan in accordance with COMAR 27.01.09.01-3.

C. If §A(14) of this regulation is applicable, a local jurisdiction shall:

(1) Require the developer to prepare a habitat protection plan that:

(a) Is based on consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and any other appropriate federal or State agency;

(b) Identifies any habitat or species on the project site, as set forth under COMAR 27.01.09; and

(c) Includes protective measures necessary and appropriate to provide for long-term conservation of the identified habitat and species; and

(2) Ensure:

(a) That full implementation of the proposed protective measures can be achieved on the project site; and

(b) The execution of necessary long-term protective agreements.

Md. Code Regs. 27.01.02.06-2