The following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Department” means Department of Natural Resources. “Land clearing” means clearing, disturbing, grading, moving, placing, or removing earth, sand, or beach grasses or other vegetation. Permanent Structure. “Permanent structure” means building or construction materials, or a combination of the materials, assembled or joined together. “Permanent structure” includes seasonal or year-round decks, patios, walkways, steps, stairways, pools, paved or impervious surfaces, terraces, platforms, gazebos, footbridges, shelters, carports, railing, blinds, or other structures for eating, sleeping, working, or recreating. Land clearing, construction activity, or the construction or placement of permanent structures within the beach erosion control district is prohibited. 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 in the beach erosion control district. Approval of an activity or use under §A of this regulation does not relieve the user from the requirement to comply with applicable federal, State, or local laws. Natural Resources Article, §§8-1102 and 8-1105.1, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: August 5, 1991 (18:15 Md. R. 1725)