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 ProgramsCritical Area Provisions and When They Apply Intensely Developed Areas (IDAs) Limited Development Areas (LDAs) Resource Conservation Areas (RCAs) Grandfathering Variances Intrafamily Transfers  | 27.3 MB PDF File | 
		
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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  | 6.2 MB PDF File | 
		
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	Accommodating Future Growth Growth Allocation Review Process Commission Consideration | 3 MB PDF File | 
		
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	DescriptionGeneral Requirements for Water-Dependent FacilitiesSpecific Requirements for Certain Facilities | 5.4	MB PDF File | 
		
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	Types of Erosion Control MeasuresPermit and Approval Process | 1.1 MB PDF File | 
		
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	ForestryAgricultureSurface Mining | 5 MB PDF File | 
		
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	Enforcement ResponsibilitiesAddressing ViolationsTypes of ViolationsRestoration and Mitigation | 2 MB PDF File | 
		
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	Homeowner EffortsRestoration Opportunities on Commercial PropertiesGovernment ProjectsStewardship Opportunities for All Maryland Residents | 3 MB PDF File | 
		
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	Involvement in Local Decision-MakingUsing the Political Process | 2.4 MB PDF File | 
		
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