# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 17 — Water Management

### Chapter 02 — Stormwater Management

#### Regulation .04 Stormwater Management Ordinances.

*COMAR 26.17.02.04*

A. Each county and municipality shall adopt ordinances necessary to implement a stormwater management program. Subsequently, counties and municipalities shall submit any proposed amendments to the Administration for review and approval. By joint action with the county, a municipality may adopt the stormwater management ordinance of its respective county.

B. Each local ordinance shall provide for:

  (1) A comprehensive stormwater management plan review and approval process that:

    (a) Considers all aspects of project planning, design, and construction from initial conception through final approval;

    (b) Requires the submission, review, and approval of interim plans at an increasing level of detail for specific stages of project development;

    (c) Provides for coordinated input for all plans from all appropriate agencies including, but not limited to, soil conservation districts and departments of planning, zoning, public works, and environmental protection; and

    (d) Requires implementation of ESD to the MEP;

  (2) Exemptions and waivers;

  (3) Criteria and procedures for stormwater management;

  (4) Proper implementation of stormwater management in accordance with the approved plan;

  (5) Maintenance responsibilities and requirements including periodic inspection; and

  (6) Penalties for noncompliance with the ordinances including suspension of construction activities when appropriate.