§ 7-403 Designation of Critical Area.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 7-403 (2026)
§ 7-403 Designation of Critical Area.LinkCopy Citation
The Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Act (State Natural Resources Article Title 8, Subtitle 18) requires the City to designate as its Critical Area an area that consists of, at a minimum:
(1)
all waters of and lands under the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries to the head of tide, and all State and private wetlands designated under Title 16 of the State Environment Article; and
(2)
all land and water areas within 1,000 feet beyond the landward boundaries of State or private wetlands and the heads of tides designated under Title 16 of the State Environment Article.
History: Ord. 16-581
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