Maryland Administrative Code

.02 Procedure. A. This regulation applies to permit suspension and revocation for any permit by the lake manager. B. All notices and determinations by the lake manager shall be made in writing and delivered in person or by mail. Mailing of a notice or determination by certified m…

.01 Lapse, Revocation, or Other Termination of Permits. A. Upon lapse, revocation, or other termination of a permit, a permanent structure or facility under the permit shall remain with the land unless the Department orders removal in writing for the following reasons: (1) The De…

.02 Removal of Safety Hazards. The Department may immediately remove, or the lake manager may order the immediate removal of, a safety hazard on the buffer strip or in the lake. The lake manager shall notify the permittee or other responsible person by certified mail. The person …

.03 Removal by Department. A. Upon failure of a person to remove a structure or facility within 30 days after notice to remove is sent by the lake manager, the Department may have the structure or facility removed. The person shall be liable to the Department for the cost of remo…

.04 Reclamation. A person may reclaim a dock, mooring buoy or structure removed and stored by the Department by reimbursing the Department for the cost incurred. If a person fails to reclaim the property within 6 months of its removal, the Department may dispose of the property.

.05 Failure to Comply. If the lake manager orders removal of the structure, facility, safety hazard, dock, or mooring buoy and the permittee fails to comply within the time allowed, then the bond in COMAR 08.08.05.05A(4), if required, shall be forfeited and the proceeds applied t…

.01 Right of Appeal. A. A person who is aggrieved by a decision of the lake manager relating to a permit application or permit violation may file a written appeal with the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources not later than: (1) 30 days after the date of the lake mana…

.01 Violation of Regulations. In addition to all other remedies and penalties set forth in this subtitle, violation of the regulations is a misdemeanor punishable under Natural Resources Article, §5-1301, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.01 Definitions. A. The following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Department” means Department of Natural Resources. (2) “Land clearing” means clearing, disturbing, grading, moving, placing, or removing earth, sand, or beach grasses or other vegetation. …

.02 Prohibited Activities or Uses in the Beach Erosion Control District. Land clearing, construction activity, or the construction or placement of permanent structures within the beach erosion control district is prohibited. Cross References 08.09.01.03A

.03 Allowable Activities or Uses in the Beach Erosion Control District. A. The Department and the Worcester County Soil Conservation District may approve activities or uses under Regulation .02 of this chapter solely for the purposes of beach erosion control and sediment control …

.01 Location. A. Ocean City. The beach erosion control district is the area of land bordered on the north by the boundary line between Maryland and Delaware, bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, bordered on the south by the Ocean City inlet, and bordered on the west by the…

.02 State-Ocean City Building Limit Line. A. South of 33rd Street. South of the northern boundary of the bed of 33rd Street, the State-Ocean City building limit line is the western boundary of Atlantic Avenue as shown on the plat of the Sinepuxent Beach Company. B. North of 33rd …

.01 Reimbursement for Shore Erosion Control Services. A. The Department shall be reimbursed for shore erosion related technical and administrative services provided to a property owner, municipality, county, or other entity. B. The amount of reimbursement determined to be payable…

.01 Definitions. A. “Detailed proposal” means a concise and professional technical discussion and work plan, cost estimate, identification of key personnel designated to carry out the work, and documentation of previous experience in pertinent areas. B. “Duplicated data or materi…

.02 Guidelines for Research Reimbursement. A. Purpose. This regulation provides guidelines to the State's electric companies for preparation of requests for reimbursement for environmental research specifically required to satisfy application and permit requirements by federal, S…

.01 Scope. This chapter applies only to a solar generation facility that contains photovoltaic cells for the purpose of generating electricity, is ground-mounted, and is at least 1 acre in size.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Designation” means a letter in writing from the Department establishing that a solar generation facility is pollinator-friendly. (2) “Facility” means the geographic area th…

.03 Designation Process. A. Application. (1) To apply for a pollinator-friendly designation, the owner of the solar generation facility shall submit: (a) A completed application on a form provided by the Department; and (b) A pollinator habitat plan. (2) Additional Information. (…

.04 Pollinator Friendly Designation. A. A designation is valid for 2 years after the date of issuance. B. The owner of a pollinator-friendly solar generation facility shall: (1) Properly maintain the facility in accordance with the facility’s approved pollinator habitat plan; (2)…

.01 Purpose. A. The purpose of these regulations is to implement the intent of the Scenic and Wild Rivers Act for that portion of the Youghiogheny River which has been designated a wild river. These regulations are designed to regulate present and future use and development of th…

.02 Definitions. A. In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Accessory building” means a subordinate building, customarily or intended to be incidental to, and located on, the same lot occupied by a principal building and includes …

.03 River Designation. A. In accordance with the Scenic and Wild Rivers Act, Natural Resources Article, §8-408(a), Annotated Code of Maryland, the wild river is that segment of the Youghiogheny River between Miller's Run and the southern corporate limits of Friendsville. B. The s…

.04 Zones. A. For the purposes of this subtitle, three types of zones are established within the scenic corridor as follows: (1) Zone 1 includes: (a) Those areas within the scenic corridor of maximum remoteness and ruggedness which are generally inaccessible by road or trail and …

.05 Penalties. A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is subject to the penalties and fines of Natural Resources Article, §8-2001, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.06 Maps. A. Project Boundary Map. B. Map 1. C. Map 2. D. Map 3. E. Map 4. F. Map 5. G. Map 5A. H. Map 6. I. Map 7. J. Map 7A. K. Map 8. L. Map 9. M. Map 10. Cross References 08.15.01.02B(22) 08.15.01.03B

.01 Activity, Use, and Development Regulations. A. Unless otherwise provided by law or in this subtitle, land, buildings, or structures located or to be located within the scenic corridor may not be used or developed except as permitted by this subtitle in the zone within which t…

.02 Approval for Use and Development. A. Unless otherwise exempted under §E of this regulation, before any person begins or modifies any use or development permitted by these regulations, the person shall first submit a completed application for a use or development permit to the…

.03 Approval for Activities. A. Unless otherwise exempted, before beginning any commercial activity permitted by this subtitle, a person shall first submit an application for an activity permit to the Department and obtain its approval. B. The application shall: (1) Be on a form …

.04 Residential. A. Zone 1: Single-family detached dwellings are permitted provided that each has a minimum lot area of 10 acres with a lot width of at least 600 feet. Single-family detached dwellings shall have a minimum setback of 300 feet and a building height not exceeding 30…

.05 Logging. A. Logging operations may be conducted in the scenic corridor if approval is obtained from the Department by the owner of the land, a lessee, or authorized agent. A request for approval may be made by submitting a harvesting plan to the Department. The harvest plan s…

.06 Agriculture. A. Normal agricultural uses are permitted in accordance with sound conservation practices and the provisions of these regulations. Agricultural buildings shall have the minimum setback required for residential buildings. B. The Department, in evaluating a plan fo…

.07 Mining. A. In accordance with the Scenic and Wild Rivers Act, Natural Resources Article, §8-408(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, mining of any minerals by the strip or open pit method is prohibited in the scenic corridor. This provision does not apply to areas within the sceni…

.08 Commercial Guiding. A. A person engaged in commercial guiding within the Youghiogheny Wild River Corridor shall first obtain an activity permit pursuant to Regulation .03 of this chapter. B. A person engaged in commercial guiding on lands which are within the Youghiogheny Wil…

.09 Commercial Activities, Use, and Development. A. Commercial activities, use, and development are prohibited in Zones 1, 2, and 3 as specified in Regulations .05—.07 of this chapter, except for the following: (1) Guided rafting; (2) Fishing; (3) Hunting; (4) Nature appreciation…

.10 Industrial. The commercial production, management, and sale of any goods or services is prohibited.

.11 Stream Alterations. Damming, dredging, filling, channelization, or other alteration of the river or its banks is prohibited except that involving the repair of existing bridges.

.12 Alteration of Natural Vegetation. A. Any clearing of natural vegetation other than for logging is limited to that necessary for uses and developments permitted by these regulations. B. The Department, in evaluating a plan for the clearing of natural vegetation, shall: (1) Tak…

.13 Roads. Roads are not permitted except those necessary to reach developments permitted in these regulations. Setback lines established elsewhere in these regulations may not be crossed except where topographic conditions prevent any other access.

.14 Signs. A. Zone 1. (1) Signs related to any permitted use may not exceed 1 square foot in area except for official State and local government signs needed for identification and direction. (2) Signs advertising property for sale or rental may be placed only on the property off…

.15 Recreation. A. Private or membership hunting and fishing lodges not operated commercially or conducted primarily as a business enterprise are permitted if they are located on lots of 100-acre minimum-lot area. Buildings are restricted to a: (1) Maximum of 5,000 square feet of…

.16 Public Lands. These regulations also apply to public land located within the scenic corridor.

.01 Continuation of Existing Uses. A. The otherwise lawful use of any structure or land existing as of May 27, 1976, may be continued. However, a modification of an existing use or development is subject to the provisions of COMAR 08.15.02 unless the modification is exempted unde…

.02 Restoration. If a non-permitted use or development is damaged by fire or other natural cause, it may be reconstructed or repaired and used for the same use and development if: A. The reconstructed structure complies with the height and area requirements set forth in these reg…

.03 Exceptions. A. A person may apply to the Department for an exception to this subtitle. The burden will be on the applicant to demonstrate satisfactorily that: (1) The exception is consistent with the legislative intent of the Scenic and Wild Rivers Act and is not injurious to…

.01 Purpose. A. The purpose of these regulations is to regulate use and development in the scenic corridor where the use and development would affect the primitive qualities and characteristics of the wild river segment of the Youghiogheny River. B. The Secretary of the Departmen…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Canoe” means a vessel paddled from a kneeling position and propelled with a single-bladed paddle. (2) “Commercial whitewater outfitter” means any outfitter operating from …

.03 Commercial Whitewater Outfitter's Annual Operating Permit. A. A commercial whitewater outfitter may not conduct commercial whitewater trips on the Youghiogheny Wild River unless the outfitter obtains an annual commercial whitewater outfitter's annual operating permit from the…

.04 Commercial Whitewater Outfitter's Operational Requirements. A. The total number of whitewater craft permitted to be transported between Sang Run and Friendsville per day by all outfitters may not exceed 33, except that the Youghiogheny Wild River manager has the authority to …

.05 Whitewater Guide. A. Whitewater guides shall be registered annually by the Department. Application for registration shall be made on a form supplied by the Department, through the Youghiogheny Wild River manager, and may be made by mail. B. The Department shall register as a …