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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06-1" citation="COMAR 27.01.02.06-1" title_num="27" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="02" heading="Growth Allocation Submittal Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Commission may not accept for processing a growth allocation request unless all of the following are provided at the time of submittal:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>All information and documentation relevant to the local jurisdiction's determination that the project meets the standards listed under Natural Resources Article, §8-1808.1(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, and Regulation .06-3 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>All information and documentation that addresses the factors to be considered by the Commission under Natural Resources Article, §8-1808.1(c)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland, and Regulation .06-3 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A conceptual site development plan;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>An environmental features map;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>In accordance with Regulation .06-2 of this chapter, an environmental report that demonstrates that the project has been designed and will be constructed in compliance with all requirements of the proposed Critical Area land classification;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>For the following resources, as appropriate for the project site and each government agency, a preliminary review and comment from the Department of the Environment, Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Historical Trust, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Threatened and endangered species, and species in need of conservation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Forest interior dwelling birds and colonial nesting water birds;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Anadromous fish and their propagation waters and other aquatic species located on-site;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Wildlife and plant habitats and waterfowl staging and concentration areas;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Submerged aquatic vegetation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Riparian forests and tidal and nontidal wetlands; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Natural heritage areas and other historical and cultural resources;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>A map that shows the land area where the local jurisdiction proposes a change to a Critical Area land classification; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Verification that the amount of proposed growth allocation indicated on the map submitted under §A(7) of this regulation is accurate and equal to the amount of growth allocation to be deducted from the local jurisdiction's existing total allotment of growth allocation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The conceptual site development plan and environmental features map required under §A(3) and (4) of this regulation shall each include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The name of the project and its street address;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Tax map information that includes, as applicable, the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Tax map number;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Block number;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Parcel number; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Lot number;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A site plan with a scale provided at 1"=10', 1"=20', 1"=30', 1"=40', 1"=50', 1"= 60', or 1"=100';</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Orientation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A vicinity map with the project site clearly identified;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Existing parcel and tract boundaries or lot lines;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>The project boundary;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>The limits of disturbance;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>A proposed development envelope;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>All Critical Area boundaries, including existing and proposed land classifications and the land classification of all lots or parcels adjacent to the project site;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>The boundaries of the 100-year floodplain;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>The field-run topography;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>Vegetative cover information by acre or square footage, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Field determination of existing forest and developed woodland cover;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Location of proposed forest and developed woodland clearing; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>As applicable, location of proposed afforestation and reforestation areas;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>Soil features of the project and where each soil type is located;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(15)">
      <text>Field determination of each intermittent stream and each perennial stream;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(16)">
      <text>A delineation of the buffer;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(17)">
      <text>As applicable and in accordance with the requirements of COMAR 27.01.09.01E or the local program, a delineation of an expanded buffer that is necessary because of a contiguous slope of 15 percent or greater or the presence of a hydric soil, highly erodible soil, or a nontidal wetland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(18)">
      <text>When converting from a resource conservation area to a limited development area or an intensely developed area, the location and extent of the 300-foot setback;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(19)">
      <text>A field-delineated location and description of the extent of a nontidal wetland, including the buffer from that nontidal wetland, that is:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>In accordance with the provisions of COMAR 26.23.01; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Unless the Commission determines an otherwise acceptable period of time, less than 2 years old;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(20)">
      <text>Unless the Commission determines an otherwise acceptable period of time, a field-delineated location and description of the extent of a tidal wetland that is less than 2 years old, including the delineation of State and private tidal wetland boundaries;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(21)">
      <text>Identification and location of all wildlife habitat and plant habitat, including a nesting site of colonial nesting water birds, a waterfowl staging and concentration area, a riparian habitat, a habitat of forest interior dwelling birds, a locally significant habitat, and a natural heritage area;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(22)">
      <text>Identification and location of habitat of threatened and endangered species, and species in need of conservation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(23)">
      <text>Identification and location of anadromous fish propagation waters;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(24)">
      <text>Location of existing and proposed area of lot coverage, including identification of a building, road, parking lot, and any other area that contributes to lot coverage;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(25)">
      <text>Location of any other proposed development feature, including an outlot, storm drain and outfall, utility connection, septic system, stormwater management system, shoreline stabilization measure, and pier;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(26)">
      <text>Location of a path or walkway, including those exempt from lot coverage requirements;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(27)">
      <text>Location of an existing or proposed mitigation area that is required because of an impact on forest, developed woodland, wetland, buffer, or other habitat protection area; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(28)">
      <text>If applicable:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The identification and location of agricultural land, a surface mining site, natural park, dredging activity, and dredge material disposal area; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The boundary and area of an existing easement, the identity of the easement holder, and any restriction on development as a result of the easement.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>