Draft Enforcement, Project Applications, and Notice Requirements for State and Local Government Projects
The Commission is updating the Critical Area regulations located in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), Title 27. The purpose of this proposal includes:
- Adding to COMAR the enforcement requirements found in the Natural Resources Article §§8-1808, 8-1815, and 8-1815.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
- Increasing the public notice timeline for State and local government projects from 15 days to 30 days in COMAR 27.03.01.03.
- Updating the type and number of project applications a local government submits to Commission staff for their review and comment in COMAR 27.03.01.04.
The regulations were published in the August 22, 2025 edition of the Maryland Register. The public comment period closed on September 22, 2025.
The final publication of the regulations appear in the December 1, 2025 edition of the Maryland Register found here: https://dsd.maryland.gov/MDRIssues/5224/Assembled.aspx#_Toc214878512
The regulations will become effective on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Any questions can be directed to Lisa Hoerger at (410) 260-3478 or at
[email protected]
