§ 33-2-103. PURPOSE.

This title is adopted to assist in complying with the purposes and requirements of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area law and the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area criteria, by:

(1)

Fostering more environmentally sensitive development activity along and near the shoreline areas of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries to minimize adverse impacts to water quality and natural habitats;

(2)

Generally minimizing adverse impacts on water quality;

(3)

Conserving fish, wildlife, and plant habitats;

(4)

Accommodating growth in an environmentally sensitive manner to minimize adverse environmental impacts; and

(5)

Establishing land use policies for the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area that accommodate growth and address the fact that, even if pollution is controlled, the number and activity of persons in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area may create adverse environmental effects.

(1988 Code, §§ 14-256, 26-437) (Bill No. 8-96, § 4, 3-23-1996; Bill No. 10-96, § 2, 3-23-1996; Bill No. 94-02, § 2, 7-1-2004)