Proposed Regulations
Variance Regulations
The Commission is proposing the following regulations to update the existing variance provisions in the Critical Area variance regulations found in COMAR 27.01.12.01. The proposed regulations do not change the meaning or the intent of the existing variance regulations. Rather, the proposed regulations consolidate the existing variance provisions of the law with the existing variance provisions from COMAR into one self-contained chapter of COMAR. This action will make it easier for local governments and variance applicants to find the applicable requirements.
These regulations will be available for viewing in the Maryland Reigister on Friday, November 16, 2012. To view the proposed regulations click here.
The public comment period for these regulations ended on Monday, December 17, 2012.
At its February 6, 2013 meeting, the Critical Area Commission will consider these regulations for publication as "final" in the Maryland Register.
NEW PUBLICATION!
This new publication was developed to assist homeowners with planting and maintaining shoreline Buffers. It includes lots of information about the importance of the Critical Area Buffer and includes Buffer Management Plans that can be used to satisfy Buffer planting requirements for new construction on waterfront lots.
Meetings and Hearings
A Citizen's Guide to
Maryland's Critical Area Program
For general questions ...
... or information about the Critical Area Program or questions relating to State oversight of local programs, e-mail Mary Owens or call 410-260-3480.
