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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 26.17.02.04" title_num="26" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="02" heading="Stormwater Management Ordinances.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Each local ordinance shall provide for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A comprehensive stormwater management plan review and approval process that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Considers all aspects of project planning, design, and construction from initial conception through final approval;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Requires the submission, review, and approval of interim plans at an increasing level of detail for specific stages of project development;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>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</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Requires implementation of ESD to the MEP;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Exemptions and waivers;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Criteria and procedures for stormwater management;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Proper implementation of stormwater management in accordance with the approved plan;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Maintenance responsibilities and requirements including periodic inspection; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Penalties for noncompliance with the ordinances including suspension of construction activities when appropriate.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>