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                                                     ACIOUffEDGEMENTS
  Wounty Executive

                      James Lighthizer




      Office of Planning and Zoning

                      Owen K. White, Planning and Zoning Officer
                      James J. Cannelli, Assistant Planning and Zoning Officer
                      Joseph J. Elbrich, Administrator,
                                          Environmental and Special Projects
                      Elaine M. Peiffer, Project Manager


      Planning Staff

      Charles Abrahamson
      Rodney Banks
      Penelope Chalkley
      Dan Gerczak
      James Johnson
      Christine Lynch
      Nancy Matthews
      Steve McAvoy
  *Eric See
      Deborah Shurie



      SECRETARIAL STAFF
      Vivian Karcher


      The preparation of this document was funded in part by the Coastal Resources
      Division, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, through a grant provided by
      the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, administered by the Office of
      Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
      Administration.












                                              TABLE OF CONTENTS


                                                                                       Page
   91.        Introduction    ................................................           I-1

        II. Basic Critical Area Criteria        ...............................        II-1
              Intensely Development Area       .................................       11-3
              Limited Development Area       ...................................       11-7
              Resource Conservation Area      .............................       o ... II-11
              Additional Critical Area Criteria         ..........................     11-16
                    Intrafamily transfers     ..................................       11-16
                    Steep Slopes   ...........................................         11-17
                    Water Dependent Facilities      .............................      11-17
                    Shoreline Erosion Controls      .............................      11-18
                    Dredging,  ..............................................          11-19
                    Agricultural Protection     ................................       11-19
                    Mineral Resources    ......................................        11-21
                    Habitat Protection    .....................................        11-22
                    Critical Area Policies     .................................       11-25


        III. Developmnt Requirements         ...................................       III-1
              Application for Waterfront Building Permit            ..............  -111-2
              Information Checklist for Waterfront
                    Building Permits and Grading
                    Permits  ................................................          111-3
              Shore Erosion Control Projects        .............................      111-5
              Residential Piers     ..........................................         111-7
              Residential, Ccimmercial, and Industrial Major
                    Subdivisions   ...........................................         111-8
              Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Minor
                    Subdivisions...    ........................................        III-10
              Application for a Grading Permit.(until January 1990).              ..... 111-12
              Application for a Grading Permit.(after January 1990)              ...... 111-14
              Application for a Special Exception          ........................    111-16
              Application for a Variance (to the Zoning Ordinance)             ....... 111-18
              Application for a Rezoning        .................................      111-19
              Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Information
                    (Long Form)  ..................................         o.o..ooo..III-2l
              Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Information
                    (Short Form: Minor Subdivision)       ......    o...... 0 0 ......... 111-28
              Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Information
                    (Short Form: Variance) . o o ... o o ..........  o..... o ........ 111-29
              Notification of Project Application Form           ...o..............    oIII-30
              Information Required for Proposed Shore Erosion
                    Control Projects    ........    o..............  -   ............  111-31

        IV.    Appendix   .............   o . o........... o o .....................   1V-l

                Glossary,  ........................      o ... o ...o... o-  ......... IV-2-7
              List of Consultants: Wetland Identification
                    and Critical Area Experience       ..........   o...............   1V-8
              List of Engineers: Critical Area Experience           .........  oo  .... 1V-10
              Buffer planting Brochure      ...........................      o ...  oo.IV-12
              Reference to Habitat Assessmnt Manual           ....................     IV-15
              Reference to Reforestation Manual        .......   oo- ..... o......   ooIV-15












                                         PREFACE
  W
      The following publication is intended solely as a technical guidance paper for
       hose citizens who are attempting to develop in the Critical Area within Anne
      Arundel County and it reflects the development procedures for private projects
      only. These guidelines represent and bridging and consolidation of what is
      required by the State's Criteria and law and by Anne Arundel County's law for
      development in the various Critical Area land use classifications, as well as for
      types of projects and procedures. It also serves to provide policy clairification
      and interpretation which have been established to date.

      These guidelines are not a substitute for the County's Critical Area Law,, Bill
      49-88.

      It should also be noted that these guidelines will be subject to change as
      amendments are made to Bill 49-88, to the text of the Critical Area Program
      documents, and any additional County legislation.












                                      I. INTRODUCTION
  OIn 1984, the Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill 664, which initiated the
      Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Program. This legislation defined the Critical Area
      as all land and water areas 1,000 feet landward of tidal waters, or tidal wetlands
      and the heads of tide. Through this State legislation, local jurisdictions
      adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay and jurisdictions that had tidal tributaries
      flowing into the Bay within their borders were mandated to develop their own
      Critical Area Programs, or to have the State develop one for each of them. In
      June 1986, Anne Arundel County chose to develop its own Critical Area Program,
      which was required by the State law to include the State Critical Area Criteria.

      The Critical Area Program of Anne Arundel County is based upon three major goals:
      (1) to minimize negative impacts on water quality; (2) to conserve fish, wildlife
      and plant habitats; and (3) to establish land use policies for development within
      the Critical Area. The major impetus of this Program is not to ban development,
      but to provide a framework for promoting more environmentally sensitive
      development along the County's shorelines.

      This publication is intended to pre-sent the Critical Area development regulations
      in a clear and concise manner. The property owner who would like to build an
      addition onto his house, to the developer who wants to design and build a
      subdivision, these guidelines will provide the required procedures to match the
      development situation within the Critical Area.

      In addition, this publication can be utilized as a prototype for other coastal
      counties. Discussions have been held between Anne Arundel County and other
      jurisdictions concerning the development and implementation of their individual
      Critical Area programs. The document has incorporated several aspects from these
      discussions and is structured to assist other local jurisdictions in developing
      this same type of publication for their individual local Critical Area Programs.

      In order to use the Anne Arundel County Critical Area Development Guidelines, a
      property owner should first locate the property in question on the County Critical
      Area maps. These maps are available for public review in the Office of Planning
      and Zoning. By identifying where a parcel of land is located within the Critical
      Area, a property owner can then determine into which of the three land use
      classifications the property falls. The three land use classifications as
      discussed in Section II include: (1) Intensely Developed Area (IDA); (2) Limited
      Development Area (IDA); and (3) Resource Conservation Area (RCA). Section II of
      these development guidelines provides the property owner with the Critical Area
      Criteria that have been established for that particular land use classification.
      Section II also presents the permitted uses and density permitted for each land
      use classification.







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      Section III of these development guidelines is the core of the publication,
      outlining the Critical Area Program development regulations by the specific type
      of developmnt proposed. Section III also provides the appropriate check lists of
      information required when making an application for a project.

      Section IV, Appendices, provides a list of environmental consultants and
      engineers, as well as other sources of information that will aid a property owner
      in meeting the Critical Area developmnt regulations.









































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                              II. BASIC CRITICAL AREA CRITERIA
  W
      Once a property owner has identified the Critical Area land use classification
       here the property is located, the next step would be to read and study Section
      II. This section has been specifically structured to provide a property owner
      with the Critical Area Criteria directly related to the particular land use
      classification. All major and minor subdivisions, special exceptions, rezonings,
      and variances must camply completely with the Critical Area Criteria. Developmnt
      or redevelopment on existing legal parcels of land that only require building or
      grading permits and that are not affected by specific subdivision plat conditions
      must comply with the Critical Area Criteria by land use classification INSOFAR AS
      POSSIBLE. Administrative plat changes are subject to the Critical Area Criteria
      insofar as possible (see Critical Area Policy #5).

      All County projects within the Critical Area must also comply with the Critical
      Area Criteria. All State projects within the Critical Area are subject to the
      review and approval by the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission. Development
      procedures for County and State projects are not included in this document.











                               BASIC CRITICAL AREA CRITERIA


      All land located within the Anne Arundel County Critical Area is categorized into
      three land use classifications. These are:

            ï¿½    Intensely Developed Area (IDA)
            ï¿½    Limited Developmnt Area (IDA)
            ï¿½    Resource Conservation Area (RCA)


      DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE CRITICAL AREA ON LEGALLY EXISTING LOTS AND LEGALLY
      PIATTED PARCELS OF LAND OF RECORD ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 22, 1988, AND THAT HAVE NOT
      OTMMISE BEEN SUBJECT TO THE CRITICAL AREA REGULATIONS ARE PERMITTED   IF THEY
      COMPLY WITH THE CRITICAL AREA CRITERIA WHICH FOLLOWS INSOFAR AS POSSIBLE, AND:
      (see Critical Area Policy #10)

            ï¿½    New principal structures, additions or renovations to existing
                 principal structures, or accessory structures for waterfront lots
                 excluding in-ground swinning pools are approved by the Office of
                 Planning and Zoning; (see Critical Area Policies #2, #14)

            ï¿½    An existing forested, vegetated buffer is maintained or shrubs and
                 ground cover are planted where no buffer exists within the entire
                 required front yard setback for all zoning districts, but in no case
                 less than 25 feet in width (RA=40 feet, R1=40 feet, R2=30 feet, R5=25
                 feet); and (see Critical Area Policy #11)

            ï¿½    The planting in the modified buffer is approved by the Office of
                 Planning and Zoning prior to issuance of a building permit and a
                 grading permit if more than 5,000 square feet is graded or disturbed.
                 (see Critical Area Policies #10, #11)


























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                                  INTENSELY DEVELOPED AREA



                                      Permitted uses:
      Residential, convercial, industrial, institutional, recreational.

                                    Density permitted:
  Whis is the same as the current zoning of the property.

                               Basic Critical Area Criteria:
      Permeable areas shall be established in vege:Fa-tion and innovative development
      techniques shall be used to the extent practicable in order to reduce impervious areas
      and to maximize areas of natural vegetation.

      New development activities and redevelopment shall have pollutant loading reduced by
      at least 10% below the level of pollution from the site prior to development.

      New development activities and redevelopment within Intensely Developed Areas shall be
      undertaken only in accordance with the design manual and technical report titled "A
      Framework For Evaluating Ccnpliance With The 10% Rule In The Critical Area," prepared
      by the Maryland Office of Environmental

      Programs, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Metropolitan Washington
      Council of Governments, and as approved by the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area
      Commission. This is explained in Guidance Paper #15, available at the Chesapeake Bay
      Critical Area Commission. (See Critical Area Policy #6)

      All ccn-putations and data necessary to insure that any development or redevelopment
      meets the 10% pollutant reduction requirement shall be provided by the developer to
      the Office of Planning and Zoning for approval.
  ,Offsets permitted by the design manual and technical report referred to above may be
      used either onsite or offsite in the same Critical Area watershed to reach the 10%
      pollutant reduction requirement subsection.

      Development activity shall not cause downstream property, watercourses, channels, or
      conduits to receive stormwater runoff at a higher volume or rate than would have
      resulted from a 10-year storm were the land in its predevelopment state. (See
      Critical Area Policy #1)

      All stormwater storage facilities are designed with sufficient capacity to achieve the
      water quality goals of this section and to eliminate all runoff caused by the
      development in excess of that which would come from the site if it were in its
      predevelopment, state. (See Critical Area Policy #1)

      There shall be a minimum 100 foot buffer landward from the Mean High Water Line of
      tidal waters, tributary streams, and tidal wetlands. The buffer shall be expanded to
      include any contiguous, sensitive areas such as steep slopes, hydric soils, or highly
      erodible soils and shall include all land within 50 feet of the top of the bank of
      steep slopes. Highly erodible soils include those soils with a slope greater than 15%
      or those soils with a K value greater than .35 and with slopes greater than 5%. There
      shall also be a minimum 25 foot buffer surrounding all nontidal wetlands. (See
      Critical Area Policies #19)




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      Water dependent facilities located in the buffer only in an IDA in the Critical
      Area are permitted as a conditional use in a Wl-Industrial Park District, W2-Light
      Industrial District, and W3-Heavy Industrial District in accordance with the
      following conditions: (See Critical Area Policy #20)

            ï¿½    All sites for such uses or facilities shall conform to the IDA land
                 classification criteria except as follows:

                 1.   If an applicant submits evidence to the Office of Planning and
                      Zoning that the buffer cannot be planted on the site, a buffer
                      exemption may be granted by the Planning and Zoning Officer; and

                 2.   If a buffer exemption is granted, the applicant shall pay to the
                      County a fee of $1.20 per square foot of buffer area instead of
                      the required buffer.

            ï¿½    All plans for uses or facilities shall met the following conditions:

                 1.   The activities will not significantly alter existing water
                      circulation patterns or salinity regimes;

                 2.   Interference with the natural transport of sand will be minimized;

                 3.   The water body on which these activities are proposed has adequate
                      flushing characteristics in the area; (see EPA publication
                      Coastal Marina Assessment Handbook)

                 4.   Disturbance to wetlands, submrged aquatic plant beds, or other
                      areas of important aquatic habitats will be minimized;

                 5.   Adverse impacts to water quality that may occur as a result of
                      these activities, such as non-point source runoff, sewage
                      discharge from land activities or vessels, or from boat cleaning
                      and maintenance operations, are minimized;

                 6.   Shellfish beds will not be disturbed or made subject to discharge
                      that will render them unsuitable for harvesting;

                 7.   Dredging shall be conducted in a manner and using a method that
                      causes the least disturbance to water quality and aquatic and
                      terrestrial habitats in the area immediately surrounding the
                      dredging operation or within the Critical Area generally;

                 8.   Dredged spoil will not be placed within the buffer or elsewhere in
                      that portion of the Critical Area that has been designated as a
                      habitat protection area except as necessary for:

                      a.   Backfill for permitted shore erosion protection measures;

                      b.   Use in approved vegetated shore erosion projects;

                      C.   Placement on previously approved channel maintenance spoil
                           disposal areas; and

                      d.   Beach nourishment.

                 8.   Interference with the natural transport of sand will be minimized.

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      For industrial water dependent facilities located in IDA:

             0     Industrial structures shall be set back at least 25 feet from each side
                   of the property line extension into the water and piers or moorings
                   that abut a residential lot. Industrail structures shall be located at
                   least 100 feet for W1 and W2 (150 feet for W3) from side property lines
                   extended into the water as follows:

             0     For property utilizing piers or moorings that abut a residential lot,
                   the piers and moorings shall be located at least 100 feet (for Wl and
                   W2, 150 feet for W3) fr(xn a line extended:

                   1.   Perpendicular to the Mean High Water Line of the property at the
                        intersection of the side lot line with the Mean High Water Line;

                   2.   Perpendicular to the center line of the body of water;

                   3.   Along a line extending the course of the side lot line that
                        intersects with the Mean High Water Line;

                   4.   Along a line connecting the point of intersection between the side
                        lot line and the Mean High Water Line with the center of the cove;

                                               or

                   5.   Along a line that is generally parallel to existing piers located
                        on adjacent properties.

      The number of slips permitted at a cammity marina facility will be the lesser of
      the below-listed options:

             0     (1) Lots*                                 Slips

                        up to 15                        one slip for each lot

                        16-40, inclusive                15 slips or 75% of the number
                                                        whichever is greater

                        41-100, inclusive               30 slips or 50% of the number
                                                        of lots, whichever  is greater

                        100-300, inclusive              50 slips or 25% of  the number
                                                        of lots, whichever  is greater

                        Over 300                        75 slips or 15% of  the number
                                                        of lots, whichever  is greater

                                                  OR

             0     (2) One slip for each 50 feet of shoreline in a subdivision that is in
                        an IDA. **

                   Fifty percent of the minimum lot size must be in the Critical Area in
                   order for the lot to be included in the computation of slips, piers, or
                   mooring buoys to platted lots in the subdivision.

                   Shoreline of shallow and narrow ponds will not be counted in the
                   calculation of shoreline length. (See Critical Area Policy #17)


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      Certain new development or redevelopment activities or facilities because of their
      potential for adversely affecting habitats or water quality may not be permitted
      in the Critical Area except in Intensely Developed Areas. These activities and
      facilities include: non-maritime heavy industry, transportation facilities and
      utility transmission facilities, except those necessary to serve permitted uses,
      or where regional or interstate facilities must cross tidal waters (utility
      transmission facilities do not include power plants) and permanent sludge
      handling, storage and disposal facilitiest other than those associated with
      wastewater treatment facilities. However, agricultural or horticultural use of
      sludge under appropriate approvals and application rates may be permitted, except
      in the 100 foot buffer.

      New solid or hazardous waste collection or disposal facilities or sanitary
      landfills, and the expansion of existing facilities shall not be permitted in the
      Critical Area, unless no environmentally acceptable alternative exists outside the
      Critical Area. Non-maritim heavy industry, transportation facilities, and
      utility transmission facilities (except those necessary to serve permitted uses,
      or where regional or interstate facilities must cross tidal waters), permanent
      sludge handling and storage and disposal facilities (other than those associated
      with wastewater treatment facilities), my be permitted only in Intensely
      Developed Areas.


































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                                  LIMITED DEVELOPMENT AREA



                                         Permitted uses:
      Residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational, agricultural.

                                       Density permitted:
      The maximum residential density allowed is less than four(4) dwelling units per
      acre. The Critical Area overlays the existing zoning; thus, the density allowed
      is the one which is the most restrictive. (Example: a parcel of land in TIDA that
      is within the Rl zoning district can only be developed at a density of one (1)
      dwelling unit per acre.) The maximum camnercial or industrial density permitted
      is less than 20 contiguous acres of develoFment.

                                  Basic Critical Area Criteria:
      There shall be a minimum 100 foot buffer landward from the Mean High Water Line of
      tidal waters, tributary streams, and tidal wetlands. The buffer shall be expanded
      to include any contiguous, sensitive areas such as steep slopes, hydric soils, or
      highly erodible soils and shall include all land within 50 feet of the top of the
      bank of steep slopes. Highly erodible soils include those soils with a slope
      greater than 15% or those soils with a K value greater than .35 and with slopes
      greater than 5%. There shall also be a minimum 25 foot buffer surrounding all
      nontidal wetlands. (See Critical Area Policies #18, #19)

      Within IDAs, new and expanded development activities my occur within the buffer
      only if:

            ï¿½     The activity is water dependent;

            0     The development meets a recognized private right or public need;

            ï¿½     The associated non-water dependent activities are kept outside the
                  buffer; and

            ï¿½     The project is developed according to Anne Arundel County's approved
                  Critical Area Program.

      Alteration  of forest and developed woodland in TIDA's shall meet the following
      criteria:

            ï¿½     Up to 20% of the total forest or developed woodland area of a site my
                  be cleared for development provided that it is replaced on at least an
                  equal area basis. (See Critical Area Policies #4, #21)

            ï¿½     An additional 10% up to a total of 30% of the total forest or developed
                  woodland area of a site may be cleared if approved by the Office of
                  Planning and Zoning, and if replaced, must be replaced by at least one
                  and one-half times the total area of disturbed forest or developed
                  woodland. (See Critical Area Policy #4, #21)


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            ï¿½    If a grading permit was not obtained for any forest or developed
                 woodland that was cleared or if the clearing allowed exceeded 30%, it
                 shall be replaced at three times the areal extent of the cleared forest
                 or woodland.


            ï¿½    In the Critical Area, a performance bond or other security shall be at
                 a rate of $.40 per square foot of aeral extent to cover all replanting
                 for two camplete growing seasons.

            ï¿½    All remaining forest or developed woodland shall be maintained through
                 restrictive covenants or similar instruments that are recorded in the
                 land records of Anne Arundel County.

            ï¿½    When an area for reforestation is not available on the site, the
                 developer shall either select an alternative off-site location or shall
                 pay a fee to the County in accordance with the following: (See Critical
                 Area Policy #15)

                 1.   For up to 20% of a site that has been cleared of forest or
                      developed woodland, the fee is $0.40 per square foot of cover
                      disturbed;

                 2.   For more than 20% of a site that has been cleared of forest or
                      developed woodland but less than 30%, the fee is $0.60 per square
                      foot of the total area that has been disturbed; and

                 3.   For any area that contains forests or woodlands that were cleared
                      in excess of the 30% limitation on clearing permitted in the
                      Critical Area, or if cleared after the effective date of Bill No.
                      49-88 without obtaining a grading permit, the fee is $1.20 per
                      square foot for any area cleared or disturbed.

      Forest or developed woodland that is cleared under a forest management plan and
      not replanted according to the plan shall be replanted at three times the areal
      extent of the cleared area.

      Camercial harvesting of trees by selection or by the clear cutting of Loblolly
      Pine or Tulip Poplar is permitted with a forest management plan to the edge of
      intermittent streams or to within 50 feet of the landward edge of the Mean High
      Water Line of tidal waters and perennial tributary streams or to the edge of tidal
      wetlands provided:

            ï¿½    That no cutting occurs in areas identified as habitat protection areas;
                 and

            ï¿½    Cutting does not disturb stream banks or shorelines or create skid
                 trails, and disturbed areas are replanted or allowed to regenerate.

      Small clear cuts of trees that do not significantly affect the flow rate and
      volume of water and selective ccomercial timber cutting of trees greater than 16
      inches in diameter in nontidal wetlands are permitted if a forest management plan
      has been approved by the office of Planning and Zoning and the Maryland Forest,
      Park and Wildlife Service through its district forestry board.
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       Cutting trees or removing natural vegetation in the buffer is permitted if such
       cutting or removal is covered by a forest management plan or a buffer management
       plan and when necessary:

             o    Tb provide access to private piers; or

             0    To install or construct a shore erosion protection device or measure or
                  a water dependent facility that has received all necessary state and
                  federal permits.

       Individual trees nay be cut for personal use if: (See Critical Area Policy #18)

             ï¿½    The cutting does not impair the water quality or existing habitat value
                  or other functions of the buffer; and

             ï¿½    The trees are replaced on an equal basis for each tree cut.

       Individual trees may be removed if approved as part of a buffer management plan if
       they are:

             0    In danger of falling and causing damage to dwellings or other
                  structures; or

             0    In danger of falling and causing the blockage of streams or accelerated
                  shore erosion.

       In the Critical Area, all forests and woodlands that are replaced shall:

             ï¿½    Have trees with a minimum trunk diameter of at least one and one-half
                  inches as measured at breast height;

             0    Have trees that are at least six feet: high above ground level;

             ï¿½    Include bushes and ground cover; and

             ï¿½    Be replanted only in accordance with a plan approved by the Office of
                  Planning and Zoning.

       If there is no established forest on a development site, the site shall be planted
       to provide a forest or developed woodland cover of at least 15%.

       Clearing or grading on existing slopes of 15% or greater is prohibited in T-DA
       unless:


             0    The development is the only effective way to maintain or improve the
                  existing stability of the slope; and

             0    All proposed designs have been approved by the office of Planning and
                  Zoning.








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       When developnent activities or the cutting or clearing of trees in forested areas
       or developed woodland occurs, corridors of existing forest or woodland vegetation
       that connect the largest undeveloped or most vegetated tracts of land within and
       adjacent to the site shall be maintained in order to:

              ï¿½     Provide continuity of existing wildlife and plant habitats with
                    off-site habitats; and

              ï¿½     Insure maintenance of plant and wildlife corridors by the establishment
                    of conservation easements, restrictive covenants, or similar easements.

       Impervious   areas shall be limited to 15% of the development site when the proposed
       development activity is located in IDA.

       New communities may have private piers or cammunity piers, but not both.

       The number of slips permitted at a ccnmmity marina facility will be the lesser of
       the below-listed options:

              o (1)      Lots*                           Slips

                         Up to 15                   One slip for each lot

                         16-40, inclusive           15 slips  or 75% of the number
                                                    of lots,  whichever is greater

                         41-100, inclusive          30 slips  or 50% of  the number
                                                    of lots,  whichever  is greater

                         100-300, inclusive         50 slips  or 25% of  the number
                                                    of lots,  whichever  is greater

                         Over 300                   75 slips  or 15% of the number
                                                    of lots,  whichever  is greater

                                              OR

              0     (2) One slip for each 50 feet of shoreline in a subdivision that is in
                         a IDA

                    Fifty percent of the minimum lot size must be in the Critical Area in
                    order for the lot to be included in the camputation of slips, piers, or
                    mooring buoys to platted lots in the subdivision.

                    Shoreline of shallow and narrow ponds will not be counted in the
                    calculations of shoreline length. (See Critical Area Policy #17)














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                                RESOURCE CONSERVATION AREA



                                       Permitted uses:
       Residential, institutional, rec    ional, agricultural, forestry, aquaculture.
       (See Critical Area Policy #3)

                                    Density permitted:
       The maximum density permitted is one (1) dwelling unit per 20 acres per legal
       parcel of land (See Also Additional Critical Area Criteria- Intrafamily
       Transfers)

                               Basic Critical Area Criteria:
       There shall be a minimum 100 foot buffer landward from the Mean High Water Line of
       tidal waters, tributary streams, and tidal wetlands. The buffer shall be expanded
       to include any contiguous, sensitive areas such as steep slopes, hydric soils, or
       highly erodible soils and shall include all land within 50 feet of the top of the
       bank of steep slopes. Highly erodible soils include those soils with a slope
       greater than 15% or those soils with a K value greater than .35 and with slopes
       greater than 5%. There shall be a minimum 25 foot buffer surrounding all nontidal
       wetlands. (See Critical Area Policies #18, #19)

       Alteration of forest and developed woodland in RCAs shall meet the following
       criteria:


            ï¿½     Up to 20% of the total forest or developed woodland area of a site may
                  be cleared for development provided that it is replaced on at least an
                  equal area basis. (See Critical Area Policies #4, #21)

            ï¿½     An additional 10% up to a total of 30% of the total forest or developed
                  woodland area of a site may be cleared if approved by the office of
                  Planning and Zoning, and if replaced, must be replaced by at least one
                  and one-half times the total area of disturbed forest or developed
                  woodland. (See Critical Area Policies #4, #21)

            ï¿½     If a grading permit was not obtained for any forest or developed
                  woodland that was cleared or if the clearing allowed exceeded 30%, it
                  shall be replaced at three times the areal extent of the cleared forest
                  or woodland.

            ï¿½     In the Critical Area, a performance bond or other security shall be at
                  a rate of $.40 per square foot of areal extent to cover all replanting
                  for two ccuplete growing seasons.

            ï¿½     All remaining forest or developed woodland shall be maintained through
                  restrictive covenants or similar instruments that are recorded in the
                  land records of Anne Arundel County.

            ï¿½     When an area for reforestation is not available on the site, the
                  developer shall either select an alternative off-site location or shall
                  pay a fee to the County in accordance with the following: (See
                  Critical Area Policy #15)








                 1.   For up to 20% of a site that has been cleared of forest or
                      developed woodland, the fee is $0.40 per square foot of cover
  is                  disturbed;
                 2.   For more than 20% of a site that has been cleared of forest or
                      developed woodland but less than 30%, the fee is $0.60 per square
                      foot of the total area that has been disturbed; and

                 3.   For any area that contains forests or woodlands that were cleared
                      in excess of the 30% limitation on clearing permitted in the
                      Critical Area, or if cleared after the effective date of Bill No.
                      49-88 without obtaining a grading permit, the fee is $1.20 per
                      square foot for any area cleared or disturbed.

      Forest or developed woodland that is cleared under a forest management plan and
      not replanted according to the plan shall be replanted at three times the areal
      extent of the cleared area.

      C(mmrcial harvesting of trees by selection or by the clear cutting of Loblolly
      Pine or Tulip Poplar is permitted with a forest management plan to the edge of the
      intermittent streams or to within 50 feet of the landward edge of the Mean High
      Water Line of tidal waters and perennial tributary streams or to the edge of tidal
      wetlands provided:

            ï¿½    That no cutting occurs in areas identified as habitat protection areas;
                 and

            ï¿½    Cutting does not disturb stream banks or shorelines or create skid
                 trails, and disturbed areas are replanted or allowed to regenerate.

      Small clear cuts of trees that do not significantly affect the flow rate and
      volume of water and selective ccnvercial timber cutting of trees greater than 16
      inches in diameter in nontidal wetlands are permitted if a forest management plan
      has been approved by the Office of Planning and Zoning and the Maryland Forest,
      Park and Wildlife Service through its district forestry board.

      Cutting trees or remving natural vegetation in the buffer is permitted if such
      cutting or removal is covered by a forest management plan or a buffer management
      plan and when necessary:

            0    To provide access to private piers; or

            0    To install or construct a shore erosion protection device or measure or
                 a water dependent facility that has received all necessary state and
                 federal permits.

      Individual trees may be cut for personal use if: (See Critical Area Policy #18)

            ï¿½    The cutting does not impair the water quality or existing habitat value
                 or other functions of the buffer; and

            ï¿½    The trees are replaced on an equal basis for each tree cut.




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      Individual trees may be removed if approved as part of a buffer management plan if
      they are:

            0     In danger of falling and causing damage to dwellings or other
                  structures; or

            0     In danger of falling and causing the blockage of streams or accelerated
                  shore erosion.

      In the Critical Area, all forests and woodlands that are replaced shall:

            0     Have trees with a minimum trunk diameter of at least one and one-half
                  inches as measured at breast height;

            0     Have trees that are at least six feet high above ground level;

            0     Include bushes and ground cover; and

            0     Be replanted only in accordance with a plan approved by the Office of
                  Planning and Zoning.

      If there is no established forest on a development site, the site shall be planted
      to provide a forest or developed woodland cover of at least 15%.

      Clearing or grading on existing slopes of 15% or greater is prohibited in RCA
      unless:


            ï¿½     The development is the only effective way to maintain or improve the
                  existing stability of the slope; and

            ï¿½     All proposed designs have been approved by the Office of Planning and
                  Zoning.

      When development activities or the cutting or clearing of trees in forested areas
      or developed woodland occurs, corridors of existing forest or woodland vegetation
      that connect the largest undeveloped or most vegetated tracts of land within and
      adjacent to the site shall be maintained in order to:

            ï¿½     Provide continuity of existing wildlife and plant habitats with
                  off-site habitats; and

            ï¿½     Insure maintainence of plant and wildlife corridors by the
                  establishment of conservation easements, restrictive covenants, or
                  similar easements.

      Impervious areas shall be limited to 15% of the development site when the proposed
      development activity is located in RCA.

      New institutional uses located in RCAs in the Critical Area are permitted if each
      use conforms to all requirements of the RCA land use classification requirements
      and only in accordance with the following:






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             0     Each proposed use shall be reviewed by the Office of Planning and
                   Zoning to determine if the proposed use is consistent with the Critical
                   Area RCA classification and to assure ccrnpliance with the County's
                   Critical Area Program;

             0     Before a use may be approved, the Office of Planning and Zoning shall
                   be provided with a report that demonstrates that the proposed use
                   fulfills a public or ccmmunity need or purpose and that the use is in
                   conformance with the objectives of the County's Critical Area Program;
                   and

             0     A use may only be approved if the Of fice of Planning and Zoning finds
                   that the use:


                   1.   Conforms to the County's Critical Area Program; and

                   2.   Will not impair water quality or have an adverse impact upon
                        plant, fish, and wildlife habitat.

      New communities may have private piers or ccmmnity piers, but not both.

      The number of slips permitted at a cammnity marina facility will be the lesser of
      the below-listed options:

             o (1)      Lots*                                 Slips

                        Up to 15                        one slip for each lot

                        16-40, inclusive                15 slips or 75% of the
                                                        number of lots,  whichever is greater

                        41-100, inclusive               30 slips or 50%  of the
                                                        number of lots,  whichever is greater

                        101-300, inclusive              50 slips or 25%  of the
                                                        number of lots,  whichever is greater

                        Over 300                        75 slips or 15%  of the
                                                        number of lots,  whichever is greater


                                             OR

             0     (2) One slip for each 300 feet of shoreline in a subdivision that is
                        in a RCA

                   Fifty percent of the minimum lot size must be in the Critical Area in
                   order for the lot to be included in the camputation of slips, piers, or
                   mooring buoys to platted lots in the subdivision.








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                 Shoreline of shallow and narrow ponds will not be counted in the
                 calculation of shoreline length. (See Critical Area Policy #17)

      Expansion of existing commercial marinas and commercial maritime facilities may be
      permitted in RCAs only if it can be proven that the expansion will result in a net
      improvement in water quality at or leaving the marina site.

      Noncommercial facilities such as research areas, public beaches, and shoreline
      access parks are permitted in RCAs.





















































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      ADDITIONAL CRITTCAL AREA CRITERIA



         o Intrafamily Transfers:

            A parcel of land located in a Resource Conservation Area may be subdivided
            through the intrafamily transfer process and only if the following
            conditions are met:

            1.   The subdivision conveys only one parcel of land per immediate family
                 member (father, mother, son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter).

            2.   The parcel of land to be subdivided was legally of record on March 1,
                 1986 and is seven (7) acres or more and less than 60 acres in size.

            3.   A parcel that is seven (7) acres or more and less than 12 acres in size
                 may be subdivided into two (2) lots.

            4.   A parcel that is 12 acres or more and less than 60 acres in size may be
                 subdivided into three (3) lots.

            5.   Each lot created shall be at least two (2) acres and it shall meet RCA
                 development criteria, including a Critical Area report and habitat
                 assessment.


            6.   As conditions of approval, the Planning and Zoning Officer shall
                 require that any deed for a lot that is created by a bona fide
                 intrafamily transfer shall contain a covenant or restriction stating
                 that  the lot is created subject to the following provisions:

                 a.    A lot created by a bona fide intrafamily transfer may not be
                       conveyed subsequently to any person other than a mmber of the
                       owmer's immediate family for a period of five years from the date
                       of the original transfer; and

                 b.    The conveyance of an intrafamily transfer lot to any person other
                       than the owner's immediate family after the five year period may
                       occur only on the approval of the Planning and Zoning Officer, who
                       shall find that:


                           0     A change in circumstances has occurred since the
                                 original transfer was made that is not inconsistent with
                                 the intrafamily transfer program and warrants an
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                           ï¿½     Other circumstances are present and the property can no
                                 longer be retained by the inviediate family; and

                           ï¿½     The conveyance would not be inconsistent with the
                                 Critical Area Criteria that support the protective use
                                 and nature of the RCA.

            7.    The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the conveyance of an
                  interest in a lot or parcel of land created through the intrafamily
                  transfer procedure to a third party as security for a mortgage or deed
                  of trust.


         o Steep  Slopes:

            1.    DeveloFmnt on slopes of 15% or greater measured before developuent is
                  not permitted in IDAs and RCAs within the Critical Area, unless the
                  project is the only effective way to maintain or inprove the stability
                  of the slope, and all proposed designs have been approved by the Office
                  of Planning and Zoning.

            2.    A construction area of 15 feet shall be established around all
                  structures and all proposed disturbance areas such as utilities, septic
                  systems, stockpiles, decks, etc., and these construction areas must be
                  shown on all plans. (See Critical Area Policy #13)

            3.    If the 15% or greater slopes are within or contiguous to the 100 foot
                  buffer to the tidal waters and tidal wetlands or the expanded buffer,
                  there must be a 50 foot undisturbed buffer plus the 15 foot
                  construction setback. This should be shown on all plans.

            4.    If the 15% or greater slopes are not within or contiguous to the 100
                  foot buffer or the expanded buffer, there must be no disturbance to
                  15-24% slopes and there must be a 25 foot buffer to 25% or greater
                  slopes. There must be a 15 foot construction area shown outside the
                  buffer and adjacent to all slopes 15% or greater on all plans.

        o Water Dependent Facilities:

            1.    Comnercial water dependent fisheries and their facilities which may
                  include structures for crab shedding, fish off-loading docks and
                  shellfish operations are permitted in all three Critical Area land use
                  classifications.


            2.    New water dependent facilities shall be located in a manner that will
                  prevent disturbance to sites of significance to wildlife, such as
                  historic aquatic staging and concentration areas of waterfowl.












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              o Shoreline Erosion Controls: (See Critical Area Policy #16)

                 1.   All shoreline erosion protection works are subject to the
                      following provisions:

                      ï¿½    The location and design of the structures, if located in
                           tidal wetlands, shall be approved by the Maryland Department
                           of Natural Resources;

                      ï¿½    The composition of fill materials shall be acceptable to the
                           Anne Arundel Soil Conservation District and the Maryland
                           Department of Natural Resources;

                      ï¿½    Groins and fill material may not extend beyond the natural
                           shoreline at Mean Low Water and shall tie into the structure
                           or shoreline of adjoining properties;

                      ï¿½    Structures built parallel to the shoreline may not extend
                           beyond the natural shoreline at Mean High Water except to
                           achieve a stable slope behind the structure;

                      ï¿½    Natural drainage areas may not be obstructed, and the design
                           of each shore erosion protection work shall provide for the
                           passage of water and be approved by the County Department of
                           Public Works;

                      ï¿½    The applicant shall obtain a grading permit and comply with
                           Article 21, Title 2 of the County Code for all aspects of the
                           project;

                      ï¿½    The applicant shall obtain a building permit for any
                           structure included in the project;

                      ï¿½    Each application shall include the average annual shoreline
                           erosion rate;

                      ï¿½    Vegetation shall be used for erosion control, if feasible; and

                      ï¿½    If it is demonstrated. that vegetation will not be an
                           effective means of erosion control, an alternative may be
                           used in the following order of preference:

                           - sand fill for beach replenishment or establishment;

                           - riprap and materials similar to riprap that are composed of
                             loose, permeable components; or

                           - bulkhead or similar structural control measures;

                      ï¿½    Existing damaged bulkheads and walls may be replaced with new
                           bulkheads within 18 inches of the old structure without
                           regard to the priority ranking listed above;

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                      ï¿½    A buffer management plan shall be submitted to and approved
                           by the Office of Planning and Zoning before any trees are
                           cleared along the shoreline to increase sunlight for
                           vegetation used in erosion control;

                      ï¿½    Structural measures for erosion control may be used if the
                           applicant demonstrates to the County that nonstructural
                           measures are not feasible at the site and the average annual
                           erosion rate is at least two feet per year; and

                      ï¿½    If the average annual erosion rate is less than two feet,
                           only nonstructural measures may be used to control erosion.

              ï¿½ Dredging: (See Critical Area Policy #17)

                 1.   Except maintenance dredging of existing channels and basins that
                      have been previously dredged, dredging of shallow water habitat in
                      areas of less than three feet at Mean Low Water is not permitted
                      unless approved by the appropriate state and federal agencies.

                 2.   Dredged spoil shall not be placed in an area within the Critical
                      Area that has been designated as a habitat protection area except
                      if necessary for:

                      ï¿½    Backfill for permitted shore erosion protection measures;

                      ï¿½    Use in approved vegetated shore erosion protection projects;

                      0    Placezent on previously approved channel maintenance spoil
                           disposal areas; or

                      ï¿½    Beach nourishment.

              ï¿½ Agricultural Protection: (See Critical Area Policy #19)

                 1.   By May 13, 1991, all farms within the Critical Area must have in
                      place and be implementing a currently approved Soil Conservation
                      and Water Quality Plan approved by the Anne Arundel Soil
                      Conservation District.

                 2.   Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plans shall include:

                      ï¿½    Provisions for the protection of existing habitat areas;

                      ï¿½    Preservation of existing hedqeraws as wildlife corridors; and

                      ï¿½    Protection of natural vegetation on steep slopes, hydric
                           soils, and highly erodible soils in areas contiguous to the
                           100 foot buffer.


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                  3.   Landowners who have signed up as Conservation District
                       cooperators, but do not have a conservation plan developed, shall
                       be allowed to continue farming until they get a conservation plan
                       developed. Until a plan can be developed, the landowners are
                       encouraged to follow these practices:

                       ï¿½    Proper nutrient application rates;

                       ï¿½    Appropriate timing of nutrient application;

                       ï¿½    Appropriate method of nutrient application;

                       ï¿½    Reduced tillage practices;

                       ï¿½    Crop rotations; and

                       ï¿½    Cover crop.

                  4.   Best management practices will be incorporated into the
                       landowner's Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plan.

                  5.   Best management practices shall include a requirement for the
                       implementation of a grassland and a manure management program
                       where appropriate.

                  6.   Feeding or watering of livestock may not be permitted within 50
                       feet of the Mean High Water Line of tidal water and tributary
                       streams, or from the edge of tidal wetlands, whichever is further
                       inland.

                  7.   Natural vegetation may not be cleared within 100 feet of the Mean
                       High Water Line, tributary streams, and tidal wetlands.

                  8.   If natural vegetation does not exist within 100 feet of the Mean
                       High Water Line, then a 25 foot vegetated filter strip measured
                       landward from the Mean High Water Line of tidal waters or
                       tributary streams (excluding drainage ditches) or from the edge of
                       tidal wetlands, whichever is further inland, must be established.

                  9.   The filter strip shall be ccniposed of either trees with a dense
                       cover, or a thick sod of grass, and it shall be managed so as to
                       provide water quality benefits and habitat protection consistent
                       with the County's Critical Area Program.

                  10.  The filter strip shall be expanded by a distance of 4 feet for
                       every 1% of slope, for slopes greater than 6%.

                  11.  The 25 foot vegetated filter strip shall be maintained by the
                       landowner until he is implementing a program of best management
                       practices as part of his approved Soil Conservation and Water
                       Quality Plan, provided that the plan achieves the same water
                       quality and habitat protection objectives as the filter strip.
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                 12.  Farming activities, including the grazing of livestock, shall not
                      disturb stream banks, tidal shorelines or other habitat protection
                      areas as described in the Habitat Protection Element of the
                      County's Critical Area Program.

                 13.  Animal feeding operations, including retention and storage ponds,
                      feed lot waste storage, and manure storage shall minimize the
                      contamination of water bodies.

                 14.  New agricultural land cannot be created:

                      ï¿½     By diking, draining or filling any class or subclass of
                            palustrine wetlands which have a seasonally flooded or wetter
                            water regime unless mitigation is accomplished. Mitigation
                            measures shall provide water quality benefits and plant and
                            wildlife habitat equivalent to the wetland destroyed or
                            altered and shall be acccmplished, to the extent possible,
                            onsite or near the affected wetland. The Anne Arundel Soil
                            Conservation District, with the assistance of the Department
                            of Natural Resources, will determine whether the mitigation
                            plan accouplishes the above objectives. Drainage of nontidal
                            wetlands for the purpose of agriculture shall be done in
                            accordance with a Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plan
                            approved by the Anne Arundel Soil Conservation District;

                      ï¿½     By clearing of forests or woodland on soils with a slope
                            greater than 15% or on soils with a "K" value greater than
                            .35 and a slope greater than 5%; and

                      ï¿½     If the clearing will adversely affect water quality or will
                            destroy plant and wildlife habitat.

                 15.  If agricultural operations that are located within 100 feet of the
                      shoreline cease, and the land is converted to other uses, a
                      minimum 100 foot buffer shall be established.


            o Mineral Resources:

                 1.   Sand and gravel operations and borrow pits cannot be located in
                      the following:

                      ï¿½     Areas of important natural resources such as threatened and
                            endangered species, areas of tidal and nontidal wetlands,
                            areas of scientific value, or areas where rare assemblages of
                            species occur as discussed in the Habitat Protection Element;

                      ï¿½     Areas where highly erodible soils exist;

                      ï¿½     Areas within the buffer or within 100 feet of the Mean High
                            Water Line of tidal waters or the edge of stream; and

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                       0    Areas where the use of renewable resource lands would result
                            in the substantial loss of long range (that is, 25 years or
                            more) productivity of forest and agriculture, or would result
                            in a degrading of water quality or a loss of vital habitat.

                  2.   Sand and gravel operations and borrow pits located in the Critical
                       Area shall obtain approval of a reclamation plan with a
                       reforestation section that includes phasing of reclamation,
                       acreage involved and time frame of each phase, a planting plan for
                       reforestation, and the identity of all proposed post excavation
                       uses of the site.

                  3.   The planting plan for restoration will include planting trees to
                       the extent that existed prior to excavation, but in no event less
                       than 50% of the mined area if the site was less than 50% forested
                       prior to mining.

                  4.   A 100 foot natural vegetated buffer shall be provided between the
                       operation and the Mean High Water Line of tidal waters or the
                       edges of streams and the landward edge of tidal wetlands and the
                       100 foot buffer shall be expanded to include:

                       ï¿½    Any contiguous sensitive areas such as steep slopes, hydric
                            soils, or highly erodible soils whose development or
                            disturbance may impact streams, wetlands, or other aquatic
                            environments; and

                       ï¿½    A buffer of at least 50 feet from the top of a bank of
                            contiguous slope of 15% or greater.

                  5.   wash plants including ponds, spoil piles, and equipment shall not
                       be located in the buffer.

                  6.   A 25 foot natural vegetated buffer shall be provided between the
                       operation and nontidal wetlands.

                  7.   Operators of sand and gravel operations and borrow pits shall
                       locate and identify the significant historical and archaeological
                       resources on the site prior to the excavation. Surface mining
                       shall only be allowed after documentation and retrieval of
                       information, including artifacts, has been conducted according to
                       standards set by the office of Planning and Zoning.

            o Habitat  Protection: (See Critical Area Policy #21)

                  1.   Plant and wildlife habitats that shall be protected in the
                       Critical Area include:


                       0    Nontidal wetlands;


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                      ï¿½    Colonial water bird nesting sites;

                      ï¿½    Historic waterfowl staging and concentration areas in tidal
                           waters, tributary streams, or tidal and nontidal wetlands;

                      ï¿½    Existing riparian forests, such as relatively mature forests
                           that are at least 300 feet in width located adjacent to
                           streams, wetlands, or the Bay shoreline and are documented
                           breeding areas;

                      ï¿½    Forest areas such as relatively mature forested areas of 100
                           acres or more within the Critical Area, or forest connected
                           with such areas utilized as breeding areas by forest interior
                           dwelling birds and other wildlife species;

                      ï¿½    Other areas that in the future are identified by state and
                           federal agencies as important plant or wildlife habitat areas;

                      ï¿½    Other plant and wildlife habitats that are of local
                           significance as determined by the habitat assessment
                           methodology on reccmmendation by the office of Planning and
                           Zoning and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources; and

                      ï¿½    Natural heritage areas.

                 2.   Plant and wildlife habitats in IDA, IDA, and RCA shall be
                      protected in accordance with the following:

                      ï¿½    A minimum 25 foot buffer shall be provided adjacent to
                           nontidal wetlands;

                      ï¿½    Buffer areas at least 50 feet wide shall be established for
                           colonial water bird nesting sites to protect these sites from
                           the adverse inpacts of development activities and from
                           disturbance during the breeding season;

                      ï¿½    A habitat assessment in accordance with the habitat
                           assessment manual and a breeding bird survey as outlined in
                           the "Maryland and D.C. Breeding Bird Atlas Project Handbook
                           1983-1987" shall be supplied for forested areas that support
                           wildlife species and are utilized as breeding areas;

                      ï¿½    The habitats of threatened and endangered species in need of
                           conservation and habitats of local significance shall be
                           protected using the advice and expertise of the Maryland
                           Natural Heritage Program, the Maryland Forest, Park and
                           Wildlife Service, and other appropriate public agencies and
                           private organizations;

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                       0    If there are development activities or the cutting or
                            clearing of trees, a wildlife corridor system to connect the
                            largest undeveloped or most vegetated tracts of land within
                            and adjacent to the site shall be maintained to provide
                            continuity of existing wildlife and plant habitats;

                 0     New water dependent facilities shall be located in a manner that
                       will prevent disturbance to sites of significance to wildlife,
                       such as historic aquatic staging and concentration areas for
                       waterfowl; and

                       0    Natural Heritage Areas shall be protected from alteration by
                            developTent activities or the cutting or clearing of trees so
                            that the structure and species composition of the areas are
                            maintained and shall be subject to the prior approval of the
                            Office of Planning and Zoning and the Maryland Department of
                            Natural Resources.


                 3.    Any activity that significantly in-pacts any watershed within the
                       Critical Area that drains into anadromous fish spawning streams is
                       not permitted and anadramous fish propagation waters and their
                       watersheds shall be protected in accordance with the following:

                       ï¿½    The installation or introduction of concrete riprap or other
                            artificial surface onto the bottom of natural streams is not
                            permitted unless it can be demonstrated to the Office of
                            Planning and Zoning that water quality and fisheries habitat
                            can be improved;

                       ï¿½    Roads, bridges, or utilities my not be located in any
                            designated habitat protection area unless there is no
                            feasible alternative and tree canopy shall be retained, to
                            the maximum extent possible, to maintain stream water
                            tenperature within normal variation;

                       ï¿½    Channelization. or other physical alterations that may
                            significantly change the course or circulation of a stream
                            and the movement of fish is not permitted; and

                       ï¿½    Construction, repair, or maintenance activities associated
                            with bridges or other stream crossings or with utilities and
                            roads that involve disturbance within the buffer or that
                            occur instream are not permitted between March 1 and June 15
                            of each year.

                 4.    If habitats are designated for protection, conservation
                       alternatives for the sites must be determined, protection measures
                       indicated, and building restriction lines and notes must be
                       specified on plats.

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                                        CRITICAL AREA POLICIES


            1.   Stormwater Management

                 "Developwnt activity shall not cause downstream property,
                 watercourses, channels, or conduits to receive stormwater runoff at a
                 higher volume or rate than would have resulted from a 10-year stonn
                 were the land in its predevelopment state.

                 All stormwater storage facilities are designed with sufficient capacity
                 to achieve the water quality goals of this section and to eliminate all
                 rLmoff caused by the develoFment in excess of that which would come
                 from the site if it were in its predeveloFment state."

                 These two aspects dealing with stormwater management are, by State law,
                 required criteria under the IDA and RCA land use classifications and
                 not the IDA land use classification. These have been implemented
                 correctly by the County, and will be removed from the IDA criteria in
                 Bill 49-88 and placed under the IDA and RCA criteria within the
                 upcoming amendments to the bill.

            2.   In-ground Pools

                 In-ground pools are not permitted within the 100-foot buffer; they my
                 be allowed beyond the buffer in the front yard and rear or side yards
                 if they are not proposed to be placed on steep slopes or in wetlands.

            3.   RCA Uses

                 Expansion of existing commercial and industrial uses within RCA must
                 meet the criteria insofar as possible. However, the expansion will not
                 be allowed to increase the 15% impervious coverage if the existing use
                 currently exceeds the 15% limitation.

                 New commercial and industrial uses within RCA must fully comply with
                 all of.the RCA criteria.

            4.   Woodland Clearing Within IDA and RCA

                 Up to 20% clearing will be allowed for residential uses on sewer.

                 Up to 30% clearing will be allowed for residential uses on septic and
                 for commercial and industrial uses.


            5.   Administrative Plats

                 Lots created through the administrative plat process will be considered
                 as legally platted parcels prior to the effective date of Bill-49-88
                 and, therefore, subject to the criteria insofar as possible. Building
                 and grading permits for these lots are subject to the criteria insofar
                 as possible. Where new waterfront lots are created, the subdivision is
                 subject to comply with all of the criteria under the property's land
                 use classification.


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            6.   10% Pollutant Reduction Rule Within IDA

                 Major subdivisions must meet the 10% pollutant reduction rule as
                 described in Guidance Paper #5.

                 Minor subdivisions only: if it is not feasible to do 10% pollutant
                 reduction onsite, the applicant must address the nearest outfall or
                 other modification for restoration, retrofit or other means as
                 permitted or approved by the Department of Public Works (DPW) . This
                 work shall be acccimplished after DPW approval is obtainedf prior to the
                 release of any permits and the work is bonded prior to subdivision
                 approval.

                 In lieu of meting the criteria for IDA regarding stormwater management
                 and the 10% pollutant reduction, individual legal lots subject to
                 building permits, grading permit and variances can choose to meet the
                 stormwater management criteria under IDA.

            7.   Grading Permits

                 Revisions to permits originally applied for before August 22, 1988,
                 will not be subject to the Critical Area Criteria.

            8.   Lots Partially in the Critical Area

                 Lots which are partially in the Critical Area, where the disturbance is
                 proposed outside of the Critical Area, are not subject to the Critical
                 Area Criteria for the area of disturbance.


            9.   Subdivisions Reviewed Under Interim Critical Area Criteria

                 These subdivisions are not subject to full ccopliance to the Critical
                 Area Criteria or ccimpliance to the criteria insofar as possible. These
                 subdivisions are subject to all conditions noted on the plat, final
                 developmnt plan and/or findings letter.

            10.  Existing Legal Lots

                 Building and grading permits are subject to the Critical Area Criteria
                 insofar as possible.

                 In addition, there is a policy regarding stormwater management on
                 existing legal lots which do not require a grading permit and/or which
                 were not subject to Critical Area plat notes. It is to allow them to
                 be subject to the existing stormwater management ordinance
                 requirements. Lots which are exempt under the ordinance would be
                 exempt from Critical Area requirements as long as no grading permits
                 were needed and no plant notes were required.





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                  Exemptions listed are:

                      1.   development that does not disturb more than 5,000 square feet;
                      2.   certain agricultural activities;         3.   additions to
                                          existing residential structures;
                      4.   those activities regulated under State law;
                      5.   subdivisions, lots or permits accepted before August 29,
                           1989; and
                      6.   single family residential development on lots of two acres or
                           more.


            11.   Existing Legal Waterfront Lots

                  Building permit applications for construction of wooden decks of 300
                  square feet or less will not require a planting plan for a n-odified
                  buffer. However, decks or other non-water dependent structures will
                  still not be allowed to be constructed in the n-cdified buffer area.

                  Building permit applications that require the planting of a modified
                  buffer, but propose to disturb less than 5,000 square feet will still
                  require an approved planting plan, but will not require a bond or
                  irrevocable letter of credit or any other form of security for the
                  required buffer.

            12.   Road Improvements, Right-of-Way Acquisitions and Widenings

                  If part of the property to be developed, it counts toward the clearing
                  allowed and reforestation is the responsibility of the developer.

                  If it is already a dedicated right-of-way, it is to meet criteria
                  insofar as possible. It is the obligation of the developer to
                  reforest, but it does not count as part of the developer's clearing.

            13.   Construction Area


                  A 15-foot construction area must be provided around all structures and
                  disturbance that are adjacent to buffers or woodland that are required
                  to be preserved.

            14.   Accessory Structures in the Buffer (Excluding Swinning Pools)

                  Non-water dependent accessory structures not in the modified buffer are
                  permitted in the buffer if there is not feasible alternative, as long
                  as less than 300 square feet of clearing is required.

            15.   Reforestation

                  Existing legal lots will be charged $0.40 per square foot unless it is
                  mass graded.

                  The fee shall be paid with a cashier's check, a certified check, a
                  letter of credit or a bond.
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             16.  Shoreline Erosion

                  To provide greater flexibility in lieu of the two feet of erosion per
                  year, the Office of Planning and Zoning will use a three-method
                  priority ranking as adjusted by field conditions.

             17.  Dredging

                  No dredging of shallow water is allowed when it measures less than
                  three feet at Mean Low Water.

             18.  Tree Cutting

                  Any cutting or disturbance in the buffer requires a Buffer Management
                  Plan.

                  Clearing or disturbing 5,000 square feet or more requires a grading
                  pen-nit.

             19.  Tributary Streams

                  A maintained agricultural or storm drainage ditch does not require a
                  buffer.

             20.  Heavy Maritime Uses in Wl, W2, and W3 in IDA

                  Water dependent facilities in zoning districts Wl, W2 and W3 are
                  permitted to locate in the buffer in TDA as well as in IDA within the
                  Critical Area.

             21.  Forest Interior Dwelling Birds

                  In general, riparian forests 300 feet in width or wider and upland
                  forests of at least 100 acres are likely to support these bird species.

                  The following is a list of protection measures to be considered in
                  conserving these forests habitats:

                  1.    Minimize the disturbance during the May through August breeding
                        season;

                  2.    Focus development/disturbance on the periphery of the forest or
                        along existing roads or in already cleared areas;

                  3.    Retain the forest community (e.g., do not allow removing the
                        understory or shrub layers);

                  4.    Retain snags (if located where their falling would not damage
                        structures);






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                 5.   Discourage opening small clearings or otherwise fragmenting the
  0                   forests;
                 6.   Discourage the expansion of the forest edge habitat (i.e.,
                      minimize right-of-way corridors and roads through the forest); and

                 7.   Restrict recreational use and unleashed pets.




















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                                     III. DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS

             In the previous section, a property owner was able to learn about the
             criteria or regulations governing development within the Critical Area.
             This next section presents the steps a proposed project will go through
             before development can occur. The steps presented identify the information
             a property owner must supply in the application process as well as how the
             project is reviewed for compliance with the Criteria for its particular land
             use classification. Due to the fact that developmentsites differ in
             physical characteristics and each proposed project can be unique, it is the
             intent of this section to present the basic steps in the development process
             and not the ultimate solutions for developing within the Critical Area.
             (See Critical Area Policies #5, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #14, #15, #20 #21)










            APPLICATION FOR A RESIDENTIAL AND COMMEWIAL BUILDING PERMIT ON A LEGALLY
                 EXISTING WATERFRONT LOT


            APPLICATION FOR A RESIDENTIAL AND COPVERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FOR EXPANSION
                   ON A LEGALLY EXISTING WATERFRONT LOT


            ï¿½    The owner of the property must apply for a building permit at the
                 Permit Application Center (PAC). When the property owner goes to PAC,
                 he/she will receive a building permit application, and if the property
                 in question is located within the Critical Area, the PAC technician
                 will also provide the applicant with a Critical Area information
                 checklist and instructional packet. The checklist is a list of
                 information the applicant is required to provide concerning the natural
                 features that currently exist on the applicant's property. The
                 Critical Area information must be submitted with the completed building
                 permit application. If the property owner will be clearing or
                 disturbing 5,000 square feet or more, then he/she must also apply at
                 the same time for a grading permit at PAC. PAC will then send the
                 application and accompanying Critical Area information to the
                 Environmental and Special Projects Division (ESP) within the Office of
                 Planning and Zoning for Critical Area Program review. (The Critical
                 Area information checklist is presented on the next page).

            ï¿½    To build a house on a legally existing waterfront lot, the owner of the
                 property must comply with the Critical Area Criteria insofar as
                 possible. The Environmental Planner reviewing the building permit
                 application will place emphasis on three major points. These are:

                 -    A 25-100 foot vegetated buffer must be shown on the lot to be
                      planted within the entire required front yard setback along the
                      water. (The size depends on the zoning district front yard
                      setback requirement.);

                 -    Trees that are cut and cleared for construction are shown on the
                      lot as well as the areas where the same number of trees cut will
                      be planted. If replanting cannot be done on the lot, the owner of
                      the property must show his compilation of the total amount for
                      fee-in-lieu to be paid; and

                 -    The percent of impervious coverage.

            ï¿½    The Environmental Planner will also review the building permit to
                 determine what kind of impact the proposed development may have on
                 steep slopes and wetlands that exist on the lot. If there are wetlands
                 on the site, it may be necessary for the property owner to obtain State
                 and Federal permits.

            ï¿½    To build an addition to a house on a legally existing waterfront lot,
                 the owner should propose if possible, to locate the addition in the
                 side yard or back yard (away from, the water).


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                                 CRITICAL AREA INFOPMATION REQUIRED FOR
                                BUILDING PERMITS IN ANNE APUNDEL COUNTY



            For new single family dwellings, additions, garages, decks or any type of
              structure:


                  1.   Applicant's name and telephone number.

                  2.   owner's name and telephone number.

                  3.   Lot location:
                       a.  Vicinity map
                       b.  Tax map, block, parcel and lot
                       c.  Street address
                       d.  Subdivision


                  4.   Acreage of lot and Critical Area classifications (RCA, IDA, IDA).

                  5.   On a site plan drawn to scale, please show:
                       a.  Steep slopes (15% or greater) (25% and greater)
                       b.  Existing vegetation (trees, shrubs and ground cover)
                       c.  Existing tree line if wooded
                       d.  Floodplain elevation as shown on FEMA map or on
                              subdivision plat
                       e.  All proposed disturbance
                       f.  Wells, septic, driveway and any structures
                       g.  Stormwater management concepts and location

                  6.   A brief description of the proposed development. If any woody
                       vegetation is to be removed, please describe the species and
                       square footage of the vegetation to be removed.

                  7.   Reforestation plan for woodland clearing.

                       If any woody vegetation is proposed to be removed, the applicant
                       has two options:

                       a.   Reforestation Plan - The applicant must submit a detailed
                            site plan showing the area to be replanted onsite or offsite
                            in the Critical Area, the species used and square footage of
                            replacement area. The plan must be acccupanied by a
                            Campletion Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount
                            of $0.40 a square foot for replacement area. An easement or
                            similar instrument must protect the replanted area.

                       b.   Pay fee-in-lieu of replacement at $0.40 a square foot for the
                            area cleared. The fee-in-lieu money goes directly into a
                            reforestation fund for planting trees in the Critical Area in
                            the County. A cashiers check or certified check is required
                            payable to Anne Arundel County.
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                 8.   Vegetated buffer requirements:

                      Anyone applying for a waterfront building permit on existing legal
                      lots and where a buffer along the water 25'-40' indepth does not
                      already exist must prepare a Buffer Planting Plan. This plan must
                      be accompanied by a bond for the square footage planted. Buffer
                      planting guidelines and bond forms are provided.

                      Classification maps and FEMA maps are available at the office of
                      Planning and Zoning, Environmental and Special Projects. If you
                      have any questions, please call 280-1270.









































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            BUIIDING SHORE EROSION CONTROL PROJECTS ON A IMATLY EXISTING
                  WATFWWNT LOT


            0    The preferred method of shore erosion control in Anne Arundel County is
                 vegetation. If it is demonstrated that vegetation will not be an
                 effective means of erosion control, an alternative method may be used
                 in the following order of preference:

                      1.    Sand fill for beach replenishment or establishment;

                      2.    Riprap and materials similar to riprap that are ccniposed of
                            loose, permeable components; or

                      3.    Bulkhead or a similar structural control method.

                 The Criteria for choosing a method will be based on a site's specific
                 factors including height and camposition of bank, width of water body,
                 boat wakes, character of adjoining shorelines, and ease of construction
                 access. This preference is based on findings that bulkheads cause
                 scouring of nearshore waters by reflecting waves and, also, toxic
                 chemicals used in wood preservatives slowly leach from wood bulkheads.
                 New bulkheads within 18 inches in front of existing deteriorated
                 bulkheads are permitted; however, placement of riprap in front of old
                 bulkheads may provide better long@term protection.

            0    #1 - Sandfill method may require a County grading permit, but will
                 definitely require State and Federal permits. #2 - Riprap method will
                 require a County building permit, a County grading permit, and State
                 and Federal permits. #3 - Bulkheads require a County building permit,
                 a County grading permit, and State and Federal permits.

            0    A person proposing to undertake a shore erosion control project shall
                 follow these procedures:

                 1.   Prior to applying for County, State and Federal permits and
                      approvals, the person shall fill out the form at the end of
                      Section III and send it with a location map and sketch of the
                      proposed works to the Environmental and Special Projects Division
                      of the Office of Planning and Zoning (P&Z).

                 2.   If the information is reasonably complete and understandable, P&Z
                      will prcoptly review the proposed works for consistency with the
                      County Critical Area Program:

                      a.    If the project is found to be consistent (and appears to be
                            unlikely to run into problems with the State and Corps), P&Z
                            will send the applicant a letter certifying the project.

                      b.    If the project is not consistent, P&Z will send the
                            applicant a letter stating the reasons why and suggesting
                            alternatives for shore erosion protection.

                            Once the applicant has received from P&Z a letter certifying
                            that the project would be consistent with the County Critical
                            Area Program, the applicant will then apply to the State and
                            Corps of Engineers (using their Joint Application Form), and
                            apply to the County's Permit Application Center (PAC) for the
                            appropriate building and/or grading permit. PAC will advise
                            which permits are required. A copy of P&Z's certification
                            letter should be submitted with both applications.


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                 3.   The Anne Arundel Soils Conservation District (SCD) will review the
                      grading permit (if required) to insure the sediment control
                      measures are acceptable.
                      Once State and Corps permits and licenses have been received and
                      the SCD has approved the grading plan, the PAC can issue the
                      building and/or grading permits without further review.

            ï¿½    Before any trees are cleared from the property, either to build a
                 bulkhead or to increase sunlight for vegetation planted to be used for
                 erosion control, the applicant must submit a buffer management plan to
                 be approved by the Environmental and Special Projects Division of P&Z.

            ï¿½    The owner of a property proposing to use riprap or to build a bulkhead
                 or other structural shore erosion methods must apply for a building
                 permit at the County Permit Application Center (PAC). Once PAC
                 processes the application, it is then sent to the office of Planning
                 and Zoning, the Anne Arundel Soil Conservation Service, and other
                 County agencies for review.

            ï¿½    The Permit Technician within PAC then sends the application to the
                 Enviromental and Special Projects Division (ESP) within the Office of
                 Planning and Zoning for review under the Critical Area Criteria.

            ï¿½    The Environmental Planner in ESP reviewing the bulkhead permit
                 application will generally not approve the permit if the property in
                 question has an erosion rate of less than two feet per year. The
                 reviewer will first recamiend vegetation or a nonstructural shore
                 erosion technique where it would be feasible; the reviewer's second and
                 third recammendations would be riprap and gabions respectively.

            ï¿½    If the property currently has bulkheads adjacent to it on either side,
                 then the environmental planner usually approve the building permit
                 unless it is a prime candidate for vegetation.

            ï¿½    If the application for a building permit is for the replacement within
                 18 inches of an existing bulkhead, the envirormental planner will
                 imiediately approve the permit.

            ï¿½    Before any trees are cleared frcm the property either to build a
                 bulkhead or to increase sunlight for vegetation planted to be used for
                 erosion control, the applicant must submit a buffer management plan to
                 be approved by ESP.
            ï¿½    A grading permit required for the types of shore erosion methods
                 mentioned above shall be obtained from the Permit Application Center
                  (see page         in this publication).






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            BUIIDING A RESIDENTIAL PIER ON A LEGALLY EXISTING
                 WATERFRONT LOT


            ï¿½    The owner of the property must apply for a building permit at the
                 Permit Application Center (PAC).

            ï¿½    At PAC, the Permit Technician reviews the application to assure the
                 proposed structure(s) nieets the proper setback requirements
                 specifically for piers.

            ï¿½    A building permit for a residential pier is only reviewed by the
                 Critical Area Project Review Team in the Enviromental and Special
                 Projects Division (ESP) within the Office of Planning and Zoning if the
                 proposed pier is adjacent to a large wetland area, if it encroaches
                 upon a large wetland area, or if a variance is required.

            0     If wetlands are involved, the Envirormental planner in ESP reviews the
                 application to insure that: no dredging occurs in water that is three
                 feet or less at Mean Low Water; no filling or disturbance of wetlands
                 is proposed; and the proposed pier is high enough to allow sunlight to
                 penetrate to existing grasses and vegetation. These items are the
                 major aspects of the review, but the Critical Area Program review is
                 not limited to these three items.


































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            APPLICATION FOR A MAJOR RESIDENTIAL, CMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION

            ï¿½    The applicant must first obtain an Environmental Review Statement on
                 the proposed subdivision sketch plan by the Maryland Forest, Park and
                 Wildlife Service. The applicant must request this review in writing to:

                      Mr. Donald E. McLauchlan, Assistant Secretary
                      Maryland Forest, Park and Wildlife Service
                      580 Taylor Avenue
                      Annapolis, Maryland 21401

                 The applicant must submit, with his/her written request, three sets of
                 the following information:

                 A.   Location maps;
                 B.   Site map (1:24,000 maximum) showing property boundaries, Critical
                      Area boundary, minimum. 100 foot buffer, streams, existing roads,
                      and proposed limits of disturbance;
                 C.   County in which the project is proposed;
                 D.   Project name;
                 E.   Statement that the proposed project or any portion of the project
                      is in the Critical Area; and
                 F.   Description of the proposed development.

            ï¿½    The applicant must also develop the long form Critical Area Report for
                 the proposed subdivision. This long form can be found at the end of
                 Section III.

            ï¿½    The applicant is also responsible for corrpleting the "Notification of
                 Project Application" form that is required by the Chesapeake Bay
                 Critical Area Commission for its own review process.

            ï¿½    Once the applicant has the Environmental Review Statement, the Critical
                 Area Report, and the "Notification of Project Application" form
                 completed for the proposed subdivision, he/she must then submit these
                 three items with the proposed sketch plan to the Development Division
                 within the Office of Planning and Zoning (P&Z).

            ï¿½    The Development Division processes the sketch plan with the three
                 items, assigns it a case number and transmits these to the
                 Environmental and Special Projects Division (ESP) within the Office of
                 Planning and Zoning. Copies of the proposed project's Critical Area
                 Report are also sent to the Chesapeake Bay Critical Are Commission, the
                 County Forester, and the Bay Watershed Forester. The Department of
                 Public Works (DPW), as well as other County agencies, are also
                 responsible for reviewing major subdivisions.

            ï¿½    Once transmitted to ESP, the sketch plan and Critical Area Report are
                 logged in and assigned to an Environmental Planner for review.




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            ï¿½    The ESP Environmental Planner reviews and field checks the sketch plan
                 and Critical Area Report for ccnpliance with the Critical Area Criteria
                 for the particular land use classification. He/she then sends written
                 camuents on the proposed project to the Development Division reviewer
                 in P&Z prior to the sketch meeting; this activity is implemented to
                 determine which items need to be addressed at the sketch phase in the
                 development process and which ones need to be resolved during the final
                 phase.

            ï¿½    If conditions concerning compliance with the Critical Area Criteria are
                 placed on the proposed project, these are attached to the final plan,
                 along with necessary notes on the plat. When issues are resolved after
                 the meeting at the final phase, P&z will transmit a findings letter to
                 the application. This letter will include specific notes that are
                 required to be placed on the final plat.

            ï¿½    All Critical Area Criteria must be met or the appropriate waivers
                 and/or variances must be applied for and granted on the proposed
                 project.


































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            APPLICATION FOR MINOR RESIDENTIAL, Ca4ERCIAL, OR INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION

            ï¿½    The applicant must first obtain an Environmental Review Statement on
                 the proposed minor subdivision by the Maryland Forest, Park and
                 Wildlife Services. The applicant must request this review in writing
                 to:  Mr. Donald E. McLauchlan, Assistant Secretary
                      Maryland Forest, Park and Wildlife Service
                      580 Taylor Avenue
                      Annapolis, Maryland 21401

                 The applicant must submit, with his/her written request, three sets of
                 the following information:

                      A.   Location maps;
                      B.   Site map (1:24,000 maximum) showing property boundaries,
                           Critical Area boundary, minimum 100 foot buffer, streams,
                           existing roads, and proposed limits of disturbance;
                      C.   County in which the project is proposed;
                      D.   Project name;
                      E.   Statement that the proposed project or any portion of the
                           project is in the Critical Area; and
                      F.   Description of the proposed development.

            ï¿½    The applicant must also develop the short form Critical Area Report for
                 the proposed minor subdivision. This short form can be found at the
                 end of Section III.

            ï¿½    The applicant is also responsible for completing the "Notification of
                 Project Application" form that is required by the Chesapeake Bay
                 Critical Area Ccomission. for its own review.

            ï¿½    Once the applicant has the Environmental Review Statement, the Critical
                 Area Report, and the "Notification of Project Application" form
                 completed for the proposed minor subdivision, he/she must then submit
                 these three items with the proposed minor subdivision plan to the
                 Development Division within the office of Planning and Zoning (P&Z).

            ï¿½    The Development Division processes the proposed project with the three
                 items, assigns it a case number and transmits these to the
                 Environmental and Special Projects Division (ESP) within the Office of
                 Planning and Zoning (P&Z). The Department of Public Works (DPW),
            ï¿½    ESP logs in the proposed project and assigns it to an Environmental
                 Planner for review.
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            ï¿½    The Environmental Planner assigned to the proposed project reviews the
                 plans and the Critical Area Report and field checks these for
                 compliance with the Critical Area Criteria for that particular land use
                 designation. The planner then makes comments in writing and transmits
  40             these to the Development Division within P&Z and to the engineer. If
                 any conditions are imposed on the project and if necessary notes need
                 to be placed on the plat, then these are attached to the written
                 comments. All Critical Area Criteria must be met or the appropriate
                 waivers and/or variances must be applied for and granted on the
                 proposed project.

            ï¿½    If any changes are made on the submitted plans, these changes need to
                 go through the system of review again.







                        APPLICATION FOR A GRADING PERMIT (UNTIL JANUARY 1990)

            ï¿½     A property owner must obtain a grading permit for: grading or
                  disturbing 5,000 square feet or more in the Critical Area; grading in
                  the 100 foot buffer; grading over 50% of the lot; grading for a
                  bulkhead and other structural shore erosion control methods, etc.   The
                  applicant must apply to the Permit Application Center (PAC) for a
                  grading permit and the applicant must supply a copy of the plat with
                  the grading permit application. PAC processes the application and then
                  transmits this to the Environmental and Special Projects Division (ESP)
                  within the Office of Planning and Zoning (P&Z) as well as other County
                  agencies for review, i.e. the Department of Public Works (DPW), etc.

            ï¿½     ESP receives the permit application, logs it in, and assigns it to an
                  Environmental Planner for review. If the proposed project has already
                  been reviewed as a subdivision or other project, the grading permit
                  will be assigned to the Environmental Planner that reviewed it during
                  the subdivision process.

            ï¿½     In the case of grading permit application for a subdivision already
                  reviewed, the Environmental Planner will check the grading permit
                  application for conpliance with the subdivision plat notes and
                  covenants. The plat notes vary on each subdivision reviewed and may
                  relate to steep slopes, buffers, impervious coverage, stormwater
                  management, clearing of trees, setbacks, temporal restrictions (such as
                  fish spawning and submerged aquatic vegetation flowering), etc.

            ï¿½     Grading permit applications are reviewed by the Environmental Planner
                  for ccopliance with the Critical Area Criteria insofar as possible, but
                  where the applicant can meet all of the Criteria, he/she must ccnply.
                  If the lot to be graded is wooded, the applicant will be required to
                  submit a planting plan to show replanting of all trees proposed to be
                  removed or the applicant must pay a reforestation fee of $0.40 per
                  square foot. Any grading permit that proposes mass grading on the
                  property will require replanting at three times the areal extent of the
                  disturbed area or paying a fee of $1.20 per square foot. A buffer
                  planting plan will also be required for a waterfront lot if an existing
                  vegetated buffer on the site is not of sufficient quality or if its
                  depth is less than the required front yard setback required for that
                  zoning category.

            ï¿½     The Environmental Planner assigned to the grading permit may do a field
                  check if the site has not already been visited. The planner reviews
                  the permit for tidal and nontidal wetlands, steep slopes, floodplains,
                  Natural Heritage species, Upland Natural Areas, Areas of Critical State
                  Concern, soil types, archeology and historical information.

            ï¿½     The Environmental Planner will then send the grading permit with
                  comments to:


                  -    the Permit Section in P&Z if it is a residential permit;
                  -    the Development Division in P&Z if it is a subdivision grading
                       permit and/or a grading permit for utilities, storm drains, roads,
                       etc.; and
                  -    the Design Division in P&Z if it is a ccnrercial or industrial
  0                    grading permit.

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            0    If the permit requires reforestation fees or planting plans or it needs
                 to meet buffer requirements, setback requirements, plat notes, or
                 additional Critical Area Criteria, a letter is sent by the PAC to the
                 applicant and/or engineer and the appropriate reviewing agencies.

            0    Once the appropriate division in P&Z has reviewed and approved the
                 grading permit, it is transmitted back to the ESP Division. When all
                 issues have been addressed and resolved, all fees have been paid or
                 planting plans approved and bonded, the ESP Division will approve the
                 grading permit.




















































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                        APPLICATION FOR A GRADING P=T (AFTER JANUARY 1990)


            0     A property owner must obtain a grading permit for: grading or
                  disturbing 5,000 square feet or more in the Critical Area; grading in
                  the 100 foot buffer; grading over 50% of the lot; grading for a
                  bulkhead and other structural shore erosion control methods; etc. The
                  applicant must apply to the Permit Application Center (PAC) for a
                  grading permit. PAC processes the application and then transmits the
                  plans to the Office of Planning and Zoning. The Department of Public
                  Works (DPW), is also responsible for reviewing ccimmercial grading
                  permits. The review of grading permits within the Office of Planning
                  and Zoning is split into two distinct and separate review processes:
                  (1) review by the Enviromental and Special Projects Division (ESP);
                  and (2) review by the Design or the Development Division.

                  (1)  ESP receives the permit application, logs it in, and assigns it to
                       an Environmental Planner for review. If the proposed project has
                       already been reviewed as a subdivision or other project, the
                       grading permit will be assigned to the Environmental Planner that
                       reviewed it during the subdivision process.

                       In case of a grading permit application for a subdivision already
                       reviewed, the Environmental Planner will check the grading permit
                       application for campliance with the subdivision plat notes and
                       covenants. The plat notes vary on each subdivision reviewed and
                       may relate to steep slopes, buffers, impervious coverage,
                       storwmater management, clearing of trees, setbacks, temporal
                       restrictions (such as fish spawning and submerged aquatic
                       vegetation flowering), etc.

                       Grading permit applications are reviewed by the Environmental
                       Planner for compliance with the Critical Area Criteria insofar as
                       possible, but where the applicant can meet all of the Criteria,
                       he/she must comply. If the lot to be graded is wooded, the
                       applicant will be required to submit a planting plan to show
                       replanting of all trees proposed to be removed or the
                       applicantmust pay a reforestation fee of $0.40 per square foot.
                       Any grading permit that proposes mass grading on the property will
                       require replanting at three times the areal extent of the
                       disturbed area or paying a fee of $1.20 per square foot. A buffer
                       planting plan will also be required for a waterfront lot if an
                       existing vegetated buffer on the site is not of sufficient quality
                       or if its depth is less than the required front yard setback
                       required for that zoning category.

                       The Environmental Planner assigned to the grading permit may do a
                       field check if the site has not already been visited. The planner
                       reviews the permit for tidal and nontidal wetlands, steep slopes,
                       floodplains, Natural Heritage species, Upland Natural Areas, Areas
                       of Critical State Concern, soil types, archeology and historical
                       information.


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                      If the permit requires reforestation fees or planting plans or it
                      needs to meet buffer requirements, setback requirements, plat
                      notes, or additional Critical Area Criteria, a letter is sent by
                      the PAC to the applicant and/or engineer and the appropriate
                      reviewing agencies.

                      When all issues have been addressed and resolved, all fees have
                      been paid or planting plans approved and bonded, the ESP Division
                      will approve the grading permit.

                 (2)  Review of grading permits will be taking place simultaneously in
                      one of the following divisions within the Office of Planning and
                      Zoning:

                      -    the DeveloFment Division in P&Z if it is a subdivision
                           grading permit and/or a grading permit for utilities, storm
                           drains, roads, etc.; and
                      -    the Design Division in P&Z if it is a commercial or
                           industrial grading permit.

                      Once all issues have been addressed and resolved, the grading
                      permit will be approved by one of the above divisions within the
                      office of Planning and Zoning.





































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                                     GLOSSARY



      "Afforestation" mans the establishment of a tree crop on an area from which it has always
      or very long been absent, or the planting of open areas which are not presently in forest
      cover.


      "Agricultural land" means land having soil capability units I, II, III, or IV, excluding
      forested class IV soils? either as defined in the published soil survey of the County by
      the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, or as certified by an
      accredited soils scientist.

      "Agricultural land management practices" means those methods and procedures used in the
      cultivation of land in order to further crop and livestock production and conservation of
      related soil and water resources; and includes best management practices in accordance
      with a soil conservation and water quality plan that has been reviewed and approved by the
      Anne Arundel Soil Conservation District and is implemented by May 13, 1991. Agricultural
      land management practices does not include logging and timber removal operations that
      disturb more than 5,000 square feet of land.

      "Anadromous fish" mans fish that travel upstream (from their primary habitat in the
      ocean) to freshwaters in order to spawn.

      "Aquaculture" means the farming or culturing of finfish, shellfish, other aquatic plants
      or animals, or both, in lakes, streams, inlets, estuaries, and other natural or artificial
      water bodies or impoundments. Activities include the hatching, cultivating, planting,
      feeding, raising, and harvesting of aquatic plants and animals and the maintenance and
      construction of necessary equipment, buildings, and growing areas. Cultivation methods
      include seed or larvae development and growout facilities, fish pens, shellfish rafts,
      racks and longlines, seaweed floats and the culture of clams and oysters on tidelands and
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      subtidal areas. Related activities such as wholesale and retail sales, processing and
       roduct storage facilities are not considered as aquacultural practices.

      "Area of State Critical Concern" mans a specific geographic area of the State which,
      based on studies of physical, social, economic and governmental conditions and trends, is
      demonstrated to be so unusual or significant to the State that the Secretary of State
      Planning designates it for special management attention to assure the preservation,
      conservation or utilization of its special values.

      "Barren land" means unmanaged land having sparse vegetation.

      "Best Management Practices (BMPs)" means conservation practices or systems of practices
      and management measures that control soil loss and reduce water quality degradation caused
      by nutrients, animal waste, toxics, and sediment. Agricultural BMP I s include, but are not
      limited to, strip cropping, terracing, contour stripping, grass waterways, animal waste
      structures, ponds, minimal tillage, grass and naturally vegetated filter strips, and
      proper nutrient application masures.

      "Borrow pits" mans areas from which soil and unconsolidated materials are removed to be
      used, without further processing, as fill for activities such as landscaping, building
      construction, or highway construction and maintenance.

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       "Buffer" means a naturally forested area or forested area established or managed to
       protect aquatic, wetland shoreline, and terrestrial environments from man-made
       disturbances.


       "Buffer Management Plan" means a plan prepared for any clearing or disturbance following
       the format selected by Maryland Forest, Park and Wildlife Service and approved by the
       Office of Planning and Zoning.

       "Clearing" means the process of cutting or removing trees, ground cover, stumps and roots,
       or the movement of top soil prior to grading for development.
       "Cluster development" mans development which permits greater flexibility in development
       patterns, environmental management and housing design, by permitting variation and
       reductions in lot size and building arrangement without any overall change in the gross
       density or land use permitted in a zoning district.

       "Colonial nesting water birds" mans herons, egrets, terns, and glossy ibis. For purposes
       of nesting, these birds congregate (that is "colonize") in relatively few areas, at which
       time the regional populations of these species are highly susceptible to local
       disturbances.


       "Commercial harvesting" means a commercial operation that would'alter the existing
       composition or profile, or both of a forest, including all commercial cutting operations
       done by companies and private individuals for economic gain.

       "Community piers" means boat docking facilities associated with subdivisions and similar
       residential areas, and with condominium, apartment, and other multiple-family dwelling
       units. Private piers are excluded from this definition.

       "Conservation easement" means a non-possessory interest in land which restricts the manner
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       in which the land may be developed in an effort to reserve natural resources for future
       use.


       "Critical Area" means all wetlands and all land and water areas in the County within 1,000
       feet beyond the landward boundaries of tidal wetlands and the heads of tides.

       "Developed woodlands" means areas or communities in which trees and native vegetation
       equal or exceed impervious, disturbed or grassed areas.

       "Development activities" means the construction or substantial alteration of residential,
       commercial, industrial, institutional, or transportation facilities or structures.

       "Diameter at breast height" means the diameter of the trunk of the tree, as measured at a
       distance of four and one half (4 1/2) feet (137.15 centimeters) above original grade.
       (D.B.H.)

       "Disturbance" means cutting or removing vegetation or grading or filling activities.

       "Documented breeding bird areas" means forested areas where the occurrence of interior
       dwelling birds, during the breeding season, has been demonstrated as a result of onsite
       surveys using standard biological survey techniques.

       "Endangered species" means species of fish, plants, or wildlife which have been designated
       as such by regulation by the Secretary of Department of Natural Resources or the U. S.
       Department of the Interior. This designation implies the continued existence of these
       species as part of the State's resources is in jeopardy.

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       "Excess stormwater run-off" mans all increases in stormwater resulting from:
              (a) An increase in the inperviousness of the site, including all additions to
                  buildings, roads, and parking lots;
              (b) Changes in permeability caused by compaction during construction or
                  modifications in contours, including the filling or drainage of small
   0              depression areas;
              (c) Alteration of drainageways, or regrading of slopes;
              (d) Destruction of forest; or

              (e) Installation of collection systems to intercept street flows or to replace
                  swales or other drainageways.

       "Fisheries activities" means ccmmrcial water-dependent fisheries facilities including
       structures for the packing, processing, canning or freezing of finfish, crustaceans,
       mollusks, amphibians and reptiles; these activities also include related activities such
       as wholesale and retail sales, product storage facilities, crab shedding, off-loading
       docks, shellfish culture operations, and shore-based facilities necessary for aquaculture
       operations.
       "Forest" mans a biological ccmmunity daminated by trees and other woody plants. This
       also includes forests that have been cut, but not cleared.

       "Forest interior dwelling birds" means those species of birds which require relatively
       large forested tracts in order to breed successfully (for exanple, various species of
       flycatchers, warblers, vireos, and woodpeckers).

       "Forest management" means the protection, manipulation, and utilization of the forest to
       provide multiple benefits such as timber harvesting, water transpiration, and wildlife
       habitat.


       "Forest Management Plan" means a document prepared by a registered professional forester
       following the format selected by Maryland Forest, Park and Wildlife Service and Anne
       Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning to give direction for the management of
       forests for one or more of the following uses: recreation, wildlife enhancement,
       planting, regeneration or disturbance activities such as harvesting, thinning and cutting
       of a forest.

       "Forest practice" means the alteration of the forest either through tree removal or
       replacement in order to improve the tin-ber, wildlife, recreational, or water quality
       values.


       "Habitat Assessnent Manual" mans the document containing the methodology designed by the
       Office of Planning and Zoning for the purpose of evaluating and inventorying wildlife
       habitats.

       "Habitat Protection Area" means those areas of significance that have been identified
       using the Habitat Assessment Methodology found in the Habitat Assessment Manual. These
       areas include buffers, wetlands, threatened and endangered species, habitats of species in
       need of conservation, anadromous fish propagation waters, wildlife corridors, colonial
       water bird nesting sites, historic waterfowl staging and concentration areas, riparian
       forests of 300 feet or more in width, large forested areas ( 100 acres or rwre), natural
       heritage areas, plant and wildlife habitats of local significance, and areas identified in
       the future as one of the above.

       "Highly erodible soils" means those soils with a slope greater than 15 percent; or those
       soils with a K value greater than .35 and with  slopes greater than 5%.







      "Historic waterfowl staging and concentration areas" means areas of open water and
      adjacent marshes where waterfowl gather during migration and throughout the winter
      season. These areas are "historic" in the sense that their location is ccnmn knowledge
      and because these areas have been used regularly during recent times.

      "Hydric soil" means a soil that in its undrained condition is saturated, flooded, or
      ponded long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions that favor
      the growth and regeneration of hydrophytic vegetation.

      "Hydrophytic vegetation" means those plants cited in "Vascular Plant Species Occurring in
      Maryland Wetlands" (Dawson, F. et al., 1985) which are described as growing in water or on
      a substrate that is at least periodically deficient in oxygen as a result of excessive
      water content (plants typically found in water habitats).

      "Impervious surface" means hot bituminous asphaltic pavement, cold mix asphaltic pavement,
      compacted gravel surfacing, and Portland cement concrete used for roads, sidewalks,
      driveways, curb and gutter, patios, porches, swimming pools, tennis courts, or parking
      areas, and also includes principal and accessory structure coverage area.

      "Institutional uses" weans those uses that serve a recreational, social, educational or
      religious purpose such as schools, hospitals, libraries, museums, nonprofit charitable or
      philanthropic organizations or gove rnm ental facilities.

      "Intrafamily transfer" means a transfer to a member of the owner's imediate family a
      portion of the owner's property for the purpose of establishing a residence for that
      family member.

      "K Value" means the soil erodibility factor in the Universal Soil Loss Equation. It is a
  ,quantitative value that is experimentally determined.
      "Marina" mans any facility including community facilities and yacht clubs, but not
      including private piers, ccnumity piers and other noncommercial boat docking and storage
      facilities, that is located along the shoreline of the County and involves the mooring,
      berthing, storing or securing of watercraft.

      "Mean High Water Line" means the average level of high tides at a given location.

      "Natural features" means components and processes present or produced by nature,
      including but not limited to, soil types, geology, slopes, vegetation, surface water,
      drainage patterns, aquifers, recharge areas, climate, floodplains, aquatic life, and
      wildlife.


      "Natural Heritage Area" neans any ccnuiunity of plants or animals which are considered to
      be among the best Statewide examples of their kind, and are designated by regulation by
      the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources.

      "Natural parks" means areas of natural habitat that provide opportunities for recreational
      activities that are compatible with the maintenance of natural conditions.

      "Natural vegetation" means those plant communities that develop in the absence of human
      activities.


      "Nature-dominated" means a condition where landforms or biological communities, or both
      have developed by natural processes in the absence of human intervention.
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      "Nonstructural shore erosion control measures" means the establishment of vegetation,
      establishment or expansion of a beach by placing sand fill between the mean high water
      line and mean low water line, and setting back development from the shoreline a sufficient
      distance to avoid damage to the development. Groins and riprap are considered
      nonstructural measures if they are ancillary to the establishment of vegetation or the
      establishment of a beach by placing sand fill between the mean high water line and the
      mean low water line.

      "Open space" mans land and water areas retained in an essentially undeveloped state.

      "Palustrine" means all nontidal wetlands dominated by trees, shrubs persistent emergent
      plants, or emergent mosses or lichens and all such wetlands that occur in tidal areas
      where the salinity due to ocean-derived salts is below one half part per 1,000 parts of
      water.

      "Port" means a facility or area established or designated by the State or County for
      purposes of water borne ccnmerce.

      "Potential sand and gravel deposits" mans those sand and gravel deposits existing under
      land that is currently undeveloped and is zoned RA = Residential Agricultural District, W2
      = Light Industrial District, W3 = Heavy Industrial District, or DD = Deferred Development
      District.

      "Project approvals" means the approval of development, other than development by a State
      or local government agency, in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area by the County. The term
      includes approval of subdivision plats, site plans, rezonings, issuance of variances, and
      special exceptions.

      "Public water-oriented recreation" means shore-dependent recreation facilities or
      activities provided by public agencies which are available to the general public.

      "Reclamation" means the reasonable rehabilitation of disturbed land for useful purposes,
      and the protection of the natural resources of adjacent areas, including waterbodies.

      "Redevelopment" mans the process of developing land which is or has been developed.

      "Reforestation" means the establishment of a forest through artificial reproduction or
      natural regeneration.

      "Riparian habitat" means a habitat that is strongly influenced by water and which occurs
      adjacent to streams, shorelines, and wetlands.

      "Significantly eroding areas" means those areas where shoreline erosion is occurring at a
      rate of two feet or more per year.

      "Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plans" mans land use plans for farms that show
      farmers how to make the best possible use of their soil and water resources while
      protecting and conserving those resources for the future. It is a document containing a
      map and related plans that indicate:
              (a) How the landowner plans to treat a farm unit;
              (b) Which best management practices the landowner plans to install to treat
                 undesirable conditions; and
              (c) The schedule for applying those Best Management Practices.

      "Species in need of conservation" mans species of fish, plant, or wildlife whose
      continued existence as part of State's resources is questionable and which may be
      designated by the Department of Natural Resources as in need of conservation.

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      "Steep slopes" means slopes of 15% or greater incline and characterized by increased
      runoff, erosion and sediment hazards.

       Structural shore erosion control measures" means measures that include but are not
      1"imited to bulkheads, groins, jetties, and revetments constructed along a shoreline to
      prevent erosion.

      "Threatened species" means those species of fish, plant, or wildlife so designated by the
      Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources or the U. S. Department of the Interior
      as appearing likely to became endangered within the foreseeable future.

      "Transitional habitat" means a plant community whose species are adapted to the diverse
      and varying environmental conditions that occur along the boundary that separates aquatic
      and terrestrial areas.

      "Transportation facilities" means anything that is built, installed, or established to
      provide a means of transport fran one place to another.

      "Tributary streams" means those perennial and intermittent streams in the Critical Area
      within the County that are shown on the most recent U.S. Geological Survey 7 1/2 minute
      topographic quadrangle maps, Soil Survey of Anne Arundel County or on County maps.

      "Upland natural area" mans those areas where, at present, natural processes predominate
      and are not significantly influenced by either deliberate manipulation or accidental
      interference by man. These areas normally have features such as nontidal wetlands, wooded
      swamps, stream corridors and natural forests.

      "Utility transmission facilities" means fixed structures that convey or distribute
      resources, wastes or both, including but not limited to, electric lines, water conduits,
      and sewer lines.

      "Water-dependent facilities" means those structures or uses associated with industrial,
      commercial, maritime, recreational, educational or fisheries activities that require
      location at or near the shoreline. Those activities or facilities that way be permitted
      within the shoreline buffer include: launching ramps, hoists, lifts, marine railways,
      piers, pilings, wet storage of seaworthy watercraft, nature trails, intake or discharge
      structures and stormwater outfall structures; marine fuel sales and crab shedding
      facilities are permitted in the Buffer only in commercial marina facilities, unless
      otherwise precluded by state law.

      "Waterfowl" means birds which frequent and often swim in water, nest and raise their
      young near water, and derive at least part of their food from aquatic plants and animals.

      "Water-use industry" means an industry that requires location near the shoreline because
      it utilizes surface waters for cooling or other internal purposes.

      "Wetlands" means land, swamps and marshes transitional between terrestrial and aquatic
      systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by
      shallow water. For purposes of this classification, wetlands must have one or more of the
      following three attributes: (1) at least periodically, the land supports predominantly
      hydrophytes; (2) the substrate is predominantly undrained hydric soil; and (3) the
      substrate is nonsoil and is saturated with water or covered by shallow water at some time
      during the growing season of each year.

      "Wildlife corridor" means a strip of land in the County having vegetation that provides
      habitat and a safe passageway for wildlife.

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                                      PARTIAL LIST OF CONSULTANTS
                  INDICATING V=AND IDENTIFICATION AND CRITICAL AREA EXPERIENCE



       The list below contains the names of those consultants who have indicated an ability to
       identify wetlands. This is not a couplete list and does not connote any approval by the
       Office of Planning and Zoning.

       The Robert B. Balter Company                        Geo-Technology Associates, Inc.
       18 Music Fair Road                                  139 North Main Street
       Owings Mills, MD 21117                              Bel Air, MD 21014
               Robert Najewicz                                   Peter Bergmann
               363-1555                                          879-9446


       Biohabitats                                         Greenhorne & O'Mara, Inc.
       P. 0. Box 935                                       9001 Greenbelt Road
       Brooklandville, MD 21022                            Greenbelt, MD 20770
               Keith Bowers                                      D. Keith Whitenight
               337-3659                                          Environmental Sciences
                                                                 982-2895
       Coastal Resources,    Inc.
       2098 General's Highway                              John  E. Harms Jr. & Associates
       Annapolis, MD 21401                                 P. 0. Box 5
               Nancy G. Kelly                              Pasadena, MD 21122
               849-8490                                          Jim Turek
                                                                 647-6000
       Dames & Moore
       7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700                    Kamber Engineering, Inc.
       Bethesda, MD 20814                                  818 West Diamond Avenue
               Roger Copp                                  Gaithersburg, MD 20878
               (301) 652-2215                                    Gary J. Jellick
                                                                 840  -1030
       M. S. Dircks & Co., Inc.
       2986 Pebble Beach Drive                             Land  Design, Research, Inc.
       Ellicott City, MD 21043                             5560  Sterrett Place, Suite 300
               750-2058                                    Colunbia, MD 21044
                                                                 (Environmental Planning)
       Ecological Analysts                                       John Hall
       Hunt Valley/Loveton    Center                             730-9191
       15 Loveton Circle
       Sparks, MD 21152                                    McCarthy & Associates, Inc.
               Dr. Frank Pine and Joe Berg                 14458 Old Mill Rd., Suite 201
               771-4950                                    Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
                                                                 Milton McCarthy
       Envirens Inc.                                             627-7505
       9704 William Parks Road
       Cockeysville, MD 21030       Quercus
               Mike Hollins 2128 Shore Drive
               683-1015 Edgewater, MD 21037



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                                                    Robert Zepp
      Environmental Concern                    (eves) 956-5930
      P. 0. Box P
      St. Michaels, MD 21663    Gale Reed
             (301) 745-9620 or 745-2082   3710 Birdsville Road
                 Davidsonville, MD 21035

      Envirorunental Resources, Inc.      798-6423
      1 Plaza East, Suite 319
      Salisbury, MD 21801 Synergics, Inc.
             Dave Hardin   410 Severn Avenue, Suite 313
             548-5320 Annapolis, MD 21403

                                               Christian Crow
      Environmental Systems Analysis, In       268-8820
      708 Melvin Avenue
      Annapolis, MD 21401
             Kevin Kelly
             267-0495 or 269-1304












































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                                                 LIST OF ENGINEERS

       Advanced Surveys Inc.                                    John C. Harms & Associates Inc.
  W
       5443 Southern MD Blvd., Wayson's Corner                  90 Governor Ritchie Highway
       othian, MD 20711                                         Pasadena, MD 21122

       Alpha Engineering                                        Ronald W. Johnson & Associates
       2086 General's Highway, Suite 301                        111 Chinquapin Round Road
       Annapolis, MD 21401                                      Annapolis, MD 21401

       American Engineering                                     Kidde Consultants
       Pasadena                                                 8055 Ritchie Highway, Suite 204
       Maryland 21122       (255-4200)                          Pasadena, MD 21122

       Anarex                                                   Landtech
       503 Ritchie Highway                                      2661 Riva Road
       Severna Park, ND 21146                                   Annapolis, MD 21401

       Andrews, Miller & Associates Inc.                        McCrone
       508 Maryland Avenue                                      20 Ridgely Avenue
       Cambridge, MD 21613                                      Annapolis, MD 21401

       Boyd and Dowgiollo PA                                    Messick & Tribett Inc.
       405 Headquarters Drive                                   111 Chinquapin Round Road, Suite 104
       Millersville, MD 21108                                   Annapolis, MD 21401

       W. J. Brower, Jr.                                        Paul K. Miller & Associates
       5331 Kenmore Road                                        541 Benfield Road
  ,Severna Park, MD 21146                                       Severna Park, ND 21146
       Ed Brown & Associates,   Inc.                            Montgomery/Kontgias
       1993 Moreland Parkway,   Suite 204                       2139 Espey Court, Suite 3
       Annapolis, MD 21146                                      Crofton, MD 21114

       Carlin and Associates Land Surveyors & Planners          Priddy Design Associates
       1741 Underwood Road                                      1623 Forest Drive, Suite 200
       Gambrills, MD 21054                                      Annapolis, MD 21403

       Development Facilitators Inc.                            Rien-er Group
       504 Baltimore/Annapolis Blvd.                            3105 North Ridge Road
       Severna Park, MD 21146                                   Ellicott City, MD 21043

       Dew-berry & Davis                                        Severn Surveys
       2594 Riva Road                                           479 Jumpers Hole Road
       Annapolis, MD 21401                                      Severna Park, MD 21146

       Engineering Technologies Associates                   Sigma Associates
       9051 Baltimore National Pike                          2441 Holly Avenue
       Ellicott City, MD 21043                               Annapolis, ND 21401

       Gamma Engineering                                     STV/Lyon Associates Engineers, Surveyors
       P. 0. Box 706                                         21 Governors Court
       Annapolis, MD 21404                                   Baltimore, MD 21207

       Greenhorne & O'Mara
  02666 Riva Road, Suite 100
       Annapolis, MD 21401                            - 10 -









                               FOREST BUFFER PROVISIONS AND GUIDELINES
                         FOR wATERFRoNT BUILDING PERMITS IN THE CRITICAL AREA



            What is a forest buffer?

            A forest buffer is a naturally vegetated area or vegetated area established
            or managed landward of the water to protect aquatic, wetland, shoreline, and
            terrestrial environments from man-made disturbances.

            Why is a buffer required?

            Forest land has long been recognized as a protective land use. Forests
            filter out nutrients and trap sediment-laden stormwater runoff. Trees
            provide hcmes, food, and shelter for wildlife. Trees also filter out air
            pollutants and cool the air in summer. Trees soften a harsh landscape and
            healthy trees can increase the real estate value of property by as much as
            twenty percent. Trees are a renewable resource that no man-made, engineered
            device can come close to imitating.

            The Anne Arundel County Critical Area Law recognizes the above values of
            trees and forests. As a result, County law requires that existing forest
            buffers be retained; and, where none currently exist, buffers need to be
            planted. County Council Bill 49-88, Article 21, Section 2-301 requires that
            Ivan existing forested vegetated buffer is maintained or shrubs and ground
            cover are planted where no buffer exists . . . " A minimum 100-foot buffer
            is required where site conditions permit, but  in no case less than the front
            yard setback by zoning districts as follows:   RA  -  40'
                                                           Rl  -  401
                                                           R2  -  301
                                                           R5  -  25'

            If there is an existing buffer but it is less  than the required buffer, then
            additional ground covers, shrubs, and trees must be planted to meet the
            minimum.

            Who needs to prepare a buffer planting plan?

            Anyone applying for a waterfront building permit on existing legal lots
            within 100' of the water and where a buffer does not already exist.

            Where to Plant Buffers

                 Buffers should be planted from man high tide landward for the width
            required under front yard setbacks. The buffer should be planted along the
            entire property adjacent to the water. Pedestrian access to the water can
            be maintained.












             When


                  The plan must be prepared, submitted to Planning and zoning, and
             approved prior to the issuance of the building permit.

                  The actual plants should be planted during the next available growing
             season. (Growing seasons are: March 15 - June 15 and Sept. 15 - Dec. 1.)

             How to Prepare the Plan

             1.   Based on the site plan determine the area to be planted for that zoning
                  district.


             2.   Choose native plant species to be planted. (For species suitable to
                  your site conditions, consult with your local nurseries and landscape
                  contractors.) You may want to plant certain species to attract birds
                  or other wildlife. If salt spray is a problem, you should consider
                  only salt tolerant plant species directly adjacent to the water.

             3.   Decide on and draw in the arrangement of the plants you have chosen on
                  the site plan. (See the diagrams for an example.) The plan must
                  have a scale on it to be acceptable (i.e., 1" = 20' or another
                  appropriate scale).

             4.   Label your diagram and list the plant species and total number of each
                  plant under the plan. Also include the spacing you intend to use for
                  each species. For example, the following   spacing may be used:

                               Ground cover plants      11 x l'
                               Small shrubs             4' x   4'
                               large shrubs             6' x   6'
                               Small trees              10,x  10,
                               Large trees              151x 151; 20' x 201

                  Specify the growing season during which  the plants will be planted
                  (i.e., spring 1989).

             5.   Include your name, address, daytime phone number, and permit number.

             6.   A bond, letter of credit, or certified check payable to Anne Arundel
                  County at the rate of $0.40/square-foot area to be planted must be
                  submitted with each plan.

             7.   A Reforestation Agreement must be completed and notarized. The proper
                  forms are available from the address on the back page.















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            Care and Maintenance after Planting

                 Filter cloth. You may wish to place some type of this material (not
            black plastic) around the base of trees and shrubs after planting. This
            cloth allows water and nutrients to pass through to the plants, but prevents
            weeds from growing up through. Mulch is usually placed over the cloth to
            provide an attractive appearance. Do not use filter cloth if you are
            planting a ground cover that you want to spread.

                 Mulch. It is recommended that between 2-3" of mulch be placed around
            the planted materials for several reasons:

                 1.   Mulch helps retain moisture for the plants (particularly important
                      if the site is located in a water restricted area at times in the
                      summer) .

                 2.   Mulch helps keep weeds down while plants are becoming established
                      and growing.

                 3.   Mulch conditions the soil increasing its absorption capacity.

                 4.   Mulch negates the need to get the lawn mower near the plants,
                      reducing lawn mower damage to young plants.

                 Fertilizer. Apply when planting according to your local nurseryman's
            guidelines to promote healthy growth.

                 Watering, Water after planting and during hot, dry spells during
            first growing season, and as needed.

                 Staking. Planted trees should be staked during their first two
            growing seasons to provide structural support until the new root system
            becomes established. It is important to remove the stakes and wires after
            the second growing season to prevent the tree from strangling itself.

                 All plans should be submitted to:

                                  Dave Chessler
                                  County Forester
                                  Anne Arundel County Planning & Zoning
                                  Enviromental & Special Projects
                                  The Arundel Center, Room 220
                                  P. 0. Box 1831
                                  Annapolis, Maryland 21404
                                  (301-280-1270)













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                                   ADDITIONAL RESOURCE MATERIAIS


            Habitat Assessment Manual


            The County has developed a Habitat Assessment Manual to assist citizens in
            surveying the plants and animals on their own property. It includes blank
            field sheets to aid in a survey on site. A copy of this manual can be
            purchased for $5.00 from the Office of Planning and Zoning, 2nd floor,
            Drafting Section, Arundel Center in Annapolis.

            Reforestation Manual


            The County is now in the process of developing a Reforestation Manual to
            provide citizens with the proper methods of replanting trees within the
            Critical Area. Contact Dave Chessler, the County Forester, at 280-1270 for
            further information.


















































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            APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION

            ï¿½     The applicant must submit an application for a special exception to the
                  Zoning Division in the Office of Planning and Zoning (P&Z).

            ï¿½     The Zoning Division processes the application and forwards a notice of
                  it to the Environmental and Special Projects Division (ESP) in P&Z for
                  review.


            ï¿½     ESP locates the property involved on the Critical Area maps and
                  determines its land use classification designation. ESP then
                  determines the type of Critical Area Report the applicant must also
                  submit. The purpose of this report is to provide a method for the
                  applicant of the special exception to present the existing natural
                  features and characteristics of the site prior to development and to
                  present the steps by which impact to the environment will be
                  n-Linimized. The long form checklist for information will be required
                  for these uses:


                  -    sand and gravel operations
                  -    rubble fill operations
                  -    wastewater treatment facilities
                  -    heavy industrial and cam-ercial uses
                  -    community marinas
                  -    all similar uses which have a significant impact on the existing
                       natural features

                  The short form checklist for information can be used in other special
                  exception cases. Both the long form and the short form checklists are
                  included at the end of Section III.

            ï¿½     ESP logs in the application and notifies the Zoning Division in writing
                  as to whether a long from or short form checklist shall be submitted by
                  the applicant. The Zoning Division notifies the applicant as to the
                  checklist required for his/her Critical Area Report.

            ï¿½     If the long form Critical Area Report is required, the special
                  exception applicant is required to submit an Environmental Review
                  Statement frcm the Maryland Forest, Park and Wildlife Service. The
                  applicant must request this review in writing to:

                       Mr. Donald E. MacLauchlan, Assistant Secretary
                       Maryland Forest, Park and Wildlife Service
                       580 Taylor Avenue
                       Annapolis, Maryland 21401

                  The applicant must submit, with his/her written request, three sets of
                  the following information:

                       A.   Location maps;
                       B.   Site map (1:24,000 maximum) showing property boundaries,
                            Critical Area boundary, minimum 100 foot buffer, streams,
                            existing roads, and proposed limits of disturbance;
                       C.   County in which the project is proposed;
                       D.   Project name;
                       E.   Statement that the proposed project or any portion of the
                            project is in the Critical Area; and
                       F.   Description of the proposed development.


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            ï¿½    The Zoning Division also transmits the "Notification of Project
                 Application" form to the applicant. The applicant must complete this
                 form and submit this with his/her Critical Area Report. The
                 "Notification of Project Application" form is required by the
                 Chesapeake Bay Critical Areas Commission for its own review process.

            ï¿½    The applicant next submits his/her Critical Area Report to ESP within
                 the Office of Planning and Zoning. If the applicant must submit the
                 Environmental Review information, he/she must wait and submit the
                 Critical Area Report with the Environmental Review Statement on the
                 proposed project received from the Maryland Forest, Park and Wildlife
                 Service.


            ï¿½    ESP receives the Report, logs it in, and assigns it to an Environmental
                 Planner for review. Copies of the report are also sent to the
                 Administrative Hearing Officer, the Zoning Division, the Chesapeake Bay
                 Critical Areas Caunission, and the Bay Watershed Forester for their
                 review.


            ï¿½    The ESP Environmental Planner reviews and field checks the application
                 for compliance with the Critical Area Criteria for the particular land
                 use classification, and then sends written comments to the Zoning
                 Analyst in the Zoning Division. The planner can recommend approval of
                 the application, approval with conditions, or denial of the
                 application. When the property in question is a part: of a subdivision
                 within the Critical Area, the application is subject to the conditions
                 imposed on the subdivision during its review. All criteria must be met
                 or the appropriate waivers and/or variances must be applied for and
                 granted.


























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            APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE

            ï¿½    The applicant must submit an application for a variance to the Zoning
                 Division in the Office of Planning and Zoning (P&Z).

            ï¿½    The Zoning Division processes the application and forwards a notice of
                 it to the Environmental and Special Projects Division (ESP) in P&Z for
                 review.

            ï¿½    ESP locates the property involved on the Critical Area Maps and
                 determines its land use classification designation. ESP then
                 determines the type of Critical Area Report the applicant must submit.

            ï¿½    ESP logs in the application and notifies the Zoning Division in writing
                 that the short form Critical Area Report is required for a variance
                 application. The Zoning Division notifies the applicant as to the
                 Critical Area Report required. The Zoning Division also transmits the
                 "Notification of Project Application" form to the applicant for
                 completion. The applicant must submit this form with his/her Critical
                 Area Report. The "Notification of Project Application" form is
                 required by the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Ctrimission for its own
                 review process.

            ï¿½    The applicant submits his/her Critical Area Report to ESP in the Office
                 of Planning and Zoning. ESP logs in the report and an Environmental
                 Planner is assigned to review the report with the application. Copies
                 of the report are also sent to the Administrative Hearing Officer, the
                 Zoning Division, and the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission for
                 their review.

            ï¿½    The ESP Environmental Planner reviews the project from an environmental
                 perspective to determine what steps are proposed to minimize
                 disturbance to the existing natural resources as well as to minimize a
                 negative impact on water quality. In addition, the planner field
                 checks the application and then sends written ccmmnts to the Zoning
                 Analyst in the Zoning Division. The planner can recommend approval of
                 the application, approval with conditions, or denial of the
                 application. When the property in question is a part of a subdivision
                 within the Critical Area, the application is subject to the conditions
                 imposed on the subdivision during its review.















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             APPLICATION FOR A REZONING (This does not apply to the Critical Area land
             use classifications)

             ï¿½    An applicant must submit an application for a rezoning to the Zoning
                  Division in the Office of Planning and Zoning (P&Z).

             ï¿½    The Zoning Division processes the application and forwards a notice of
                  it to the Environmental and Special Projects Division (ESP) in P&Z for
                  review.

             ï¿½    ESP locates the property involved on the Critical Area Maps and
                  determines its land use classification designation. ESP then
                  determines the type of Critical Area Report the applicant must submit.

             ï¿½    ESP logs in the application and notifies the Zoning Division in writing
                  that the long form Critical Area Report is required for the rezoning
                  application. The Zoning Division transmits this requirement to the
                  applicant as well as the "Notification of Project Application" form for
                  the applicant to complete. The "Notification of Project Application"
                  form is required by the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission for its
                  own review process.

             ï¿½    Before the applicant submits the long form Critical Area Report to ESP,
                  he/she is required to request an Environmental Review Statement from
                  the Maryland Forest, Park and Wildlife Service. The applicant must
                  request this review in writing to:

                       Mr. Donald E. MacLauchlan, Assistant Secretary
                       Maryland Forest, Park and Wildlife Service
                       580 Taylor Avenue
                       Annapolis, Maryland 21401

                  The applicant must submit, with his/her written request, three sets of
                  the following information:

                       A.   Location map;
                       B.   Site map (1:24,000 maximum) showing property boundaries,
                            Critical Area boundary, minimum 100 foot buffer, streams,
                            existing roads, and proposed limits of disturbance;
                       C.   County in which the project is proposed;
                       D.   Project name;
                       E.   Statement that the proposed project or any portion of the
                            project is in the Critical Area; and
                       F.   Description of the proposed development.

             ï¿½    The applicant then submits his/her Critical Area Report to ESP, along
                  with the Environmental Review Statement completed by the Maryland
                  Forest, Park and Wildlife Service.

             ï¿½    ESP receives the report, logs it in, and assigns it to an Environmental
                  Planner for review. Copies of the report are also sent to the
                  Administrative Hearing Officer, the Zoning Division, the Chesapeake Bay
                  Critical Area Commission, and the Bay Watershed Forester for their
                  review.
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           0     The ESP Environmental Planner reviews the project fran an environmental
                 perspective to determine what steps are proposed to minimize
                 disturbance to the existing natural resources as well as to minimize a
                 negative iTrpact on water quality. In addition, the planner field
                 checks the application and then sends written camnents to the Zoning
                 Analyst in the Zoning Division. The planner can reccmiend approval or
                 denial of the application. When the property in question is a part of
                 a subdivision within the Critical Area, the application is subject to
                 the conditions imposed on the subdivision during its review. All
                 criteria must be met or the appropriate waivers and/or variances must
                 be applied for and granted.











































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                        aiESAPEAKE 13AY CRITICAL AREA INFORMATION (LONG FORM)

            A.   MAPPING INFORMATION (6 copies)

            Vicinity Sketch

            All drawings should include a clear vicinity sketch at 1" = 2000' with the
            property boundaries clearly indicated. A circle or star for the property
            area is not acceptable.

            Plan Submittal

            Depending upon the size of the property, proposed development, and existing
            natural features, submittals may differ as to scale and presentation. All
            the information requested under Section A of the Guidelines should be
            clearly indicated. It may be necessary to submit two plans at the same
            scale, one showing existing conditions and the other, proposed development.
            Topography needs to be clear, with contour lines labeled as to elevation so
            that all contours throughout the property are clearly legible. Existing
            conditions should reflect any variety in vegetative communities if they
            occur on site (for instance, mixed deciduous/coniferous forest, mature oak
            hardwood forest, pastureland, overgrown field, nontidal wetlands, tidal
            marsh) and the communities should be clearly delineated and labeled. I" to
            1001 or 200' is suggested for the mapping.

            Floodplain

            Delineate the ultimate calculated nontidal floodplain or indicate the
            coastal flood hazard elevation as shown on the FE24A series.


            Wetlands


            All tidal and nontidal wetlands are to be drawn on all plans.

            Mean High Water should be indicated by line or note. Water depths are to be
            indicated for any project having riparian uses.

            Soil Types

            These should be shown on the plans, not just on attachment from the Soil
            Survey. Use the entire soil mapping unit (e.g. SaB2 or MVE), not just the
            series name (e.g. Sassafras).

            Steep Slopes

            Clearly indicate 15% and greater slopes. It is important to separate those
            into >15% and >25%.



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             (Long Form Continued)


             Upland Natural Area, Area of Critical State Concern, Chesapeake Bay
             Critical Area Boundaries and Habitat Protection Areas

             Indicate these (where applicable) on the plan.

             Spawning Areas, Nursery Areas, Submerged Aquatic Vegetation and
             Shellfish Beds

             Indicate the nearest of these based on current records. If necessary, this
             may be done on a 1" = 2000' scale map.

             Buffers


             Indicate the following (where applicable) on the plan:

                  Nontidal wetlands                             25'
                  Tidal wetlands                               100,
                  Streams (perennial and intermittent)         100,
                  Tidal shoreline                              100,
                  Expanded buffer - all contiguous
                    wetlands, steep slopes, erodible soils, plus a 50' setback
                    from the top of a 15% or greater slope

             Areas of Clearing, Limits of Disturbance, Construction Areas

             Indicate all planned and potential areas of clearing for all uses
             (houses, yards, patios, decks, garages, swinming pools, guest houses,
             sidewalks, access to the water, driveways, utilities, sediment control,
             roads, septic fields, stormwater management, water wells, infiltration pits,
             parking spaces, structures other than residential, pumping stations, etc.).
             Be realistic in terms of sizes as there may be woodland clearing and
             impervious surface requirements. Be sure all construction areas are located
             outside the Buffers, allowing at least 15 feet from a construction area.

             Habitat Protection Areas


             IdentifN
                    .1 all areas as described in the Critical Area Criteria for habitat
             protection. Include any areas within 1000' of the site boundaries.

             B. NARRATIVE (6 copies)

             Rare and Endangered Species(The Environmental Review Statement will
             address this)

             A letter from the DNR Natural Heritage Program is requested. However, the
             consultant or other representative is responsible for identifying those
             species on DNR's list since they have not totally documented the County for
             rare and endangered species. This work is to be done during the growing or
             breeding season.

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            (Long Form Continued)


            Vegetative Description

            Vegetation should be described in the narrative as communities unless it is
            uniform throughout the site. Please be advised that since some vegetation
            (herbaceous layer, some wetlands species) is not readily apparent or is
            difficult to identify during the winter, additional information may be
            required during the growing season, or a field visit may be delayed until
            then. Likewise, certain submerged aquatics are not observable all year
            long. These are to be surveyed during the current growing season. All
            plants should have the Latin name as well as the common name.

            Nontidal Wetlands

            See "Guidelines for Protecting Nontidal Wetlands in the Critical Area
            (Guidance paper U)", as well as County policy for nontidal wetlands, to
            address specific issues of concern.

            Animals


            Differentiate betwen observed and expected species. List them by specific
            name, not just birds, snakes, etc. A breeding bird survey Rey be necessary
            for forested tracts (between April-August) by approved consultants.

            Stormwater Management

            Stormwater management may be presented conceptually but must address quality
            for roads, parking (including driveways) and roof leaders. An analysis of
            the soils map, indicating infiltration potential, and examples of specific
            measures that may be installed should be included. Stormwater managemnt
            requirements will not be waived for roads or parking areas. The amount of
            impervious surface should be minimized. (See Guidance Paper #5) Stormwater
            management for Intensely Developed Areas differs from that for Limited and
            Resource Conservation Areas. Stormwater management facilities must be
            located outside nontidal wetlands and their buffers. Peak managemnt will
            also be necessary for the two- and ten-year storms.

            Pollutants


            List specifically which pollutants are expected and the increase over
            existing conditions. Describe how this will be minimized.

            Shoreline Protection Methods

            Justify the method to be used according to the criteria for shore erosion
            control. Erosion rates will be necessary for all bulkheading.

            Community Marina Facilities

            A flushing study is necessary using EPA guidelines as found in the Coastal
            Marinas Assessment Handbook, as well as substrate analysis.


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            (Long Form Continued)


            Buffer Management Plan

            Justification for any work in a Buffer, but in particular the minimum 1001
            Buffer or expanded Buffer. Detailed plans (two copies) are to be submitted
            by Final.

            Mitigation

            Any mitigation proposed is to be done at a 2:1 ratio. Detailed plans are to
            be submitted by Final.

            Calculations


            Please provide total acreage in the Critical Area, woodland in the Critical
            Area, acreage of woodland to be cleared for all uses and total inpervious
            surface, and total disturbance. Be realistic.

            Consultants and Dates of Work


            Any consultants preparing the report should be identified by name, work
            address and phone. Dates of field work should be noted.

            Please note that incomplete reports and/or maps will be returned to the
            applicant and no transmittals will be made.
































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             (Long Form Continued)


            I.   Indicate the following, if present, on the site plan:

                 A.   Vegetative communities (e.g., woodlands, old fields, wetlands)

                      1.   Woodlands - distinguish between developed woodlands, pine,
                           hardwood, and mixed forests

                           a.   Edge of continuous wooded areas, include total acreages

                           b.   Approximate location of individual trees in continuous
                                wooded areas with a diameter twice as large as that of
                                the surrounding trees

                           C.   Approximate location of individual trees greater than 5
                                inches in diameter at breast height outside of
                                continuous wooded area

                      2.   Old fields - edge and acreage

                      3.   Wetlands - edge and acreage

                           a.   Tidal

                           b.   Nontidal - including springs and seeps (label according
                                to Cowardin, 1979)

                           C.   Submerged aquatic vegetation found during field work and
                                from maps

                 B.   Limit of area that will be disturbed during all phases of
                      develoFment, including existing and proposed impervious areas
                      compute all acreages

                 C.   100 year floodplains - coastal and nontidal

                 D.   Bodies of water including Mean High Water Line, perronent and
                      intermittent

                 E.   Location of the nearest aquatic habitats adjacent to
                      (upstream/downstream) or within the property limits - use a 1"
                      20001 scale vicinity map, if necessary

                      1.   Spawning area

                      2.   Nursery areas

                      3.   Shellfish beds


                      4.   Water depths
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             (Long Form Continued)

                  F.   Soil types

                  G.   Steep slopes - designate 15-24% and 25% or greater

                  H.   Upland Natural Area, Habitat Protection Area, and Area of Critical
                       State Concern boundaries

                  I.   Natural Heritage Area boundaries and rare or endangered species
                       habitats, if known (contact Natural Heritage Program, DNR)

                  J.   Chesapeake Bay Critical Area land use designation, boundary, and
                       acreage (if split, label each area)

                  K.   Stormwater management facilities, outfalls, and points of
                       discharge - both existing and proposed

             II. Identify the following, if present, in a report acccnpanying the site
                  plan:

                  A.   Specify the vegetative ccmmmities present on the site and give
                       their areas - exanples include: mature woodland, inmture
                       woodland, old field, pasture, cropland, orchard, and wetland. For
                       each commmity please describe the vegetation in the following
                       manner:


                       1.   Canopy (highest layer of trees), give Latin and common name

                            a.    Ccmwn species present, indicting approximate percentage
                                  of total

                            b.    Diameter at breast height - give general range for each
                                  species listed

                       2.   Understory (immature trees below canopy), give Latin and
                            ccmmn name


                            a.    Conmn species present, indicating approximate
                                  percentage of total

                       3.   Shrub layer (woody plants below trees), give Latin and conmn
                            name


                            a.    Coumn species present, indicting approximate percentage
                                  of total


                       4.   Herbaceous layer (non-woody plants below shrubs), give Latin
                            and ccmmn name


                            a.    Comwn species present, indicating approximate
                                  percentage of total

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            Long Form Conti-nued)


                       5.  Slopes, soils, and hydrologic condition

                       6.  Degree and type of existing disturbance

                 B.    Species of animals observed or expected to be present, based on
                       habitat or other evidence


                       1.  Residents and migrants, give common and latin name

                       2.  Submit a breeding bird survey for forest interior dwelling
                           birds if the woodland acreage is extensive (100+acres) or
                           riparian (along the water) or contiguous with either an
                           extensive or riparian woodland

                 C.    Natural Heritage Areas, Habitat Protection Areas

                 D.    Rare and endangered plants and animals, given latin and common name

                 E.    Comparison of existing and proposed previous and impervious areas

                 F.    Pollutant loadings expected to be generated by develoFmnt for all
                       of the site draining to the Critical Area and measures that will
                       be taken to reduce their in-pact

                       1.  If the development is occurring in the Intense Developmnt
                           Area, compliance with the 10% rule must be shown in
                           computational form

                 G.    General hydrology of the site, including groundwater recharge,
                       seeps, and wetlands

                 H.    Proposed stormwater management plan to minimize degradation of
                       water quality and infiltration potential for stormwater, based on
                       soil type and depth to groundwater - water quality and peak
                       management measures are necessary in IDA and RCA classifications

                 I.    Shoreline condition and any proposed work at or beyond the natural
                       shoreline, include erosion rates

                 J.    If land is set aside of sufficient size to allow a commmity
                       marina, any dredging necessary and the flushing capability of the
                       water body on which the marina will be sited must be calculated -
                       include information on water depth

                 K.    Dates of field work and investigator(s) doing the field work and
                       Critical Area Report

                 L.    Environmental Review Statement fran the Department of Natural
                       Resources.


                 M.    "Notification of Project" application to the Chesapeake Bay
                       Critical Area Commission.


            Reference: Cowardin, L.M. et. al. 1979. "Classification of Wetlands and
            Deepwater Habitat of the United States." USFWS/OBS-79/31.

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                                                              Minor Subdivision No.
                                                              Date


        TO:





                         ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ZONING
                             CHESAPEAKE BAY CRITICAL AREA. INFORMATION
                                 Short Form (For Minor Subdivision)
        Your project lies within the state designated Chesapeake Bay Critical Area. Your project
        must meet all the criteria for the      classification. The information is to be
        submitted to the Office of Planning and Zoning for review (File, Critical Area
        Commission, Bay Watershed Forester, and Planning and Zoning Environmental Section.)
        Upon completion of the review of submitted material, findings will be made which are
        necessary for approval of the subdivision. Please include vicinity map, existing
        conditions map and proposed development.

        As a minimum, the following information is to be provided, where checked:

        Owner's name, address; address of parcel and Tax Map, Block, Parcel




        ON PLAN TO SCALE, USING TOPOGRAPHY:
                Indicate steep slopes (15-24%, 25% and greater)
                Indicate existing tree line or individual trees and all proposed
                 clearing and areas to be disturbed
                Indicate tidal and/or nontidal wetlands
                Indicate any tidal and/or nontidal floodplain, (FEMA)
                Other. Lots with acreage, condition of shoreline, any proposed work,
                 buffers, water depths


        IN NARRATIVE FORM:
                Indicate predominant soil type present
                Indicate ccoposition of predominant canopy trees, minor trees, shrubs and
                 herbaceous layers (use Latin names as well as common)
                Indicate wild animals present; indicate aquatic resources; breed bird
                 survey, if applicable
                Describe method of control of stormwater or methods to minimize any
                 adverse impacts from pollution; include stormwater management for
                 impervious surfaces after construction
                Describe any measures to be taken to mitigate impacts of this project
                Acreage of woodland, woodland to be disturbed for all uses,
                 reforestation plan
                Impervious coverage (existing and proposed)
                Parcel acreage, number of lots, average lot size, range of lot sizes
                Environmental Review Statement from Department of Natural Resources
                Project notification from Critical Area Commission

        Should you need further assistance or have questions, please contact the Environmental
        and Special Projects Section at 280-1270.

        Incomplete submittals will be returned





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                       SAPEAKE BAY CRITICAL AREA INFMATION (SHORT FORM)


            Your project lies within the 10001 Critical Area, as defined by Senate Bill
            664 and is classified                  In rendering a decision, the County
            shall make specific findings regarding stormwater management impacts and
            impacts to animal and plant habitat. The information is to be supplied by
            the applicant and returned with five (5) copies to the Office of Planning
            and Zoning for review at least three (3) weeks before the scheduled
            hearing. Please include a vicinity map, and complete the following items
            checked.


            As a minimmn, the following information is to be provided:

            Describe nature of or reason for variance.


            ON PLAN TO SCALE


                           Indicate steep (15% or greater) slopes;

                           Indicate existing tree line, individual trees and all
                      proposed clearing or areas to be disturbed;

                           Indicate tidal and/or nontidal wetlands;

                           Indicate any tidal and/or nontidal floodplain;
                      (FEMA Zone-el

                           Other


            IN NARRATIVE FORM


                     -     Indicate composition of predominant canopy trees, minor
                      trees, shrubs and herbaceous layer;

                           Indicate wild animals present; indicate aquatic resources;

                           Describe method of control of stormwater or methods to
                      minimize any adverse impacts from pollution. Include handling of
                      stormwater from impervious surfaces after construction;

                           Describe any measures to be taken to mitigate in-pacts of this
                      project;

                           Acreage of lot; total impervious coverage construction;

                           Total woodland; total disturbance; total woodland after
                      disturbance; linear water frontage.

            Please call the Environmental and Special Projects Division at 280-1272
            should you need additional information or need to make an appointment.

            INCLUDE Tax Map, Block, Parcel; owner's name and address




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                                  CHESAPEAKE BAY CRITICAL AREA CONMISSION
                                       DEPARINENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
                                          275 WEST STREET - SUITE 320
                                         ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401



                                    NOTIFICATION OF PRWECT APPLICATION



            Jurisdiction:                                Date:

            Name of project/applicant (site name, developer, or other):

            Local case number


            Project location:
                 Description

                  Tax Map                 Block                 Parcel

            Type of application:
                 Subdivision
                 Site plan
                 Variance
                 Rezoning                   Existing            Pro-posed
                 Special Exception or @-c@n-ditional Use
                      Proposed Use
                 Grading Permit
                 Other

            Description of project and site:
                 Proposed use

                 Current use

            Type (s) and acreage (s) of Development Area (s):
                 Total acreage of property
                 Total acreage in Critical Area
                      Acreage in: IDA
                                   IDA
                                   RCA

            Local jurisdiction contact requirements:
            Contact person
            Telephone number
            Response required by













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                    INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR PROPOSED SHORE EROSION CONTROL PROTECTS

       In order to determine whether a property owner's proposed shore erosion control project is
       consistent with Anne Arundel County's Critical Area Program, the staff of the Office of
       Planning and Zoning needs certain basic information. Please ccuplete this form, enclose
       either or both recent photographs of the shoreline, a vicinity map noting the site
       location and a rough sketch of what is proposed.

                                 Anne Arundel County, Office of Planning and Zoning
                                 Environmental and Special Projects Division
                                 Arundel Center, Rom 220
                                 44 Calvert Street
                                 Annapolis, Maryland 21401

       1.     Property owner(s)                                   Daytime Phone No.
                                                                  Hcme Phone No.
       2.     Property address

       3.     Owners address (if different fran above)


       4.     Agent (if any)                                     Telephone No.
              Address

       5.     Present use of property (1)-     Residential, (2)            Other (please)
              (specify)
       6.     Water body on which your property is located
       7.     Character of shoreline:
              a. Approximate length of shoreline to be treated                             feet
              b. Approximate height of bank or existing bulkhead                           feet
              c. Condition of your shoreline:
                           Eroding bank
                           Deteriorated bulkhead
                           Palling trees
                           other (please specify)
       8.     Character of adjacent property's shorelines:
              To left, looking at water                   Tb right, looking at water
                           Bulkheaded                                     Bulkheaded
                           Riprapped                                      Riprapped
                           Eroding                                        Eroding
                           Stable nature shoreline                        Stable nature shoreline
       9.     What do you propose to do to the shoreline?
                           Bulkhead
                           Riprap
                           Groins or breakwaters
                           Marsh creation
                           Beach nourishment
       You may call the EEvironmental and Special Projects Division at (301) 280-1270 if you have
       any questions about what types of projects are suitable to your shoreline.





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                                     IV. APPENDIX
  01.       Glossary

      2.    List of consultants: Wetland identification; C.A. experience

      3.    List of Engineers: C.A. experience

      4.    Buffer planting brochure

      5.    Reference to the Habitat Assessment Manual


      6.    Reference to the Reforestation Manual









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