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§ 3-106. Water resources element

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLand UseEffective: October 1, 2012

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Land Use (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning [Titles 1-13] (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Comprehensive Plan (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Requirement and Elements (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2012
MD Code, Land Use, § 3-106
§ 3-106. Water resources element
Currentness
In general
(a) Considering available data provided by the Department of the Environment, the water resources element shall identify:
(1) drinking water and other water resources that will be adequate for the needs of existing and future development proposed in the land use element of the plan; and
(2) suitable receiving waters and land areas to meet stormwater management and wastewater treatment and disposal needs of existing and future development proposed in the land use element of the plan.
Review and technical assistance
(b) The Department of the Environment shall:
(1) provide, on request of a local jurisdiction, technical assistance on the development of the water resources element; and
(2) review the water resources element to determine whether the proposed plan is consistent with the programs and goals of the Department reflected in the general water resources program required under § 5-203 of the Environment Article.

Credits

Added by Acts 2012, c. 426, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.
MD Code, Land Use, § 3-106, MD LAND USE § 3-106
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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