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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 27.01.14.06" title_num="27" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="14" heading="Planting Plan Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Based on the constraints and opportunities presented by a project area, a local jurisdiction shall select from the following options to address the requirements for a planting plan in Regulation .04E and F of this chapter:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Plant on-site in one of the following planting areas:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The area within 300 feet landward  from the mean high water line of tidal waters, from the landward boundary of a tidal wetland, or from the edge of each bank of a tributary stream;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Contiguous to or within a designated forest interior dwelling bird habitat; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A wildlife corridor;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If a local jurisdiction has in place an agreement with the Commission:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Plant off-site in accordance with the options specified in §A(1) of this regulation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Create a wetland migration area, nonstructural shoreline stabilization measure, or other nature-based practice that naturally adjusts to changing environmental conditions through the lifespan of the practice and is designed to address future sea level rise, precipitation-induced flooding, or other climate change impacts;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Create, restore, or enhance a nontidal wetland that results in habitat and water quality benefits if it is authorized by the Department of the Environment; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Propose alternative mitigation options that include provisions for Commission review; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Collect a fee in lieu in accordance with Regulation .07 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A local jurisdiction shall ensure that any general landscape screening requirements for an energy generating system are not included as part of the mitigation planting required in Regulation .04 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A local jurisdiction shall require a planting plan for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The area under the solar panels; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Replanting required in Regulation .04D and F of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A local jurisdiction shall ensure long-term maintenance of the plantings through financial assurance measures.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A local jurisdiction shall require that all planting is in accordance with local reforestation and planting plan requirements, including protecting all planted areas through conservation easements, restrictive covenants, or other protective instruments.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>