A Citizen's Guide to Maryland's Critical Area Program
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A Citizen's Guide to Maryland's Critical Area Program
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- Maps as a Basic Component Of Local Programs
- Critical Area Provisions and When They Apply
- Intensely Developed Areas (IDAs)
- Limited Development Areas (LDAs)
- Resource Conservation Areas (RCAs)
- Grandfathering Variances
- Intrafamily Transfers
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- The 100-Foot Buffer and Its Functions
- Nontidal Wetlands Habitats of Threatened and
Endangered Species
and Species In Need of Conservation
- Significant Plant and Wildlife Habitat
- Anadromous Fish Spawning Areas
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- Accommodating Future Growth
- Growth Allocation Review Process
- Commission Consideration
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- Description
- General Requirements for Water-Dependent Facilities
- Specific Requirements for Certain Facilities
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- Types of Erosion Control Measures
- Permit and Approval Process
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- Forestry
- Agriculture
- Surface Mining
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- Enforcement Responsibilities
- Addressing Violations
- Types of Violations
- Restoration and Mitigation
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- Homeowner Efforts
- Restoration Opportunities on Commercial Properties
- Government Projects
- Stewardship Opportunities for All Maryland Residents
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- Involvement in Local Decision-Making
- Using the Political Process
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amended, administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A publication (or
report) of the Maryland Coastal Zone Management Program, Department of Natural
Resources pursuant to NOAA Award No. to NA06NOS4190237.
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