§ 33-2-601. OVERLAY AREAS.

(a)

Purpose.

(1)

Overlay areas are established to implement the requirements in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area criteria relating to development in intensely developed areas, limited development areas, and resource conservation areas.

(2)

The purpose of overlay area requirements under § 33-2-601 through § 33-2-603 of this subtitle is to:

(i)

Foster more sensitive development in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area to improve and minimize adverse effects to the natural plant, fish, and wildlife habitat and water quality in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area;

(ii)

Provide for orderly development and accommodate growth in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area; and

(iii)

Encourage the clustering of land uses in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area.

(b)

General requirements.

(1)

An overlay area may not be superimposed on another overlay area.

(2)

New development or redevelopment in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area shall conform with the:

(i)

Baltimore County Zoning Regulations; and

(ii)

Development regulations under Article 32, Title 4 of the Code.

(1988 Code, § 26-440) (Bill No. 94-02, § 2, 7-1-2004)