§ 30-303. Purposes.

The regulations in this Division are established for the following purposes:

(a)

Implement the policies of the Prince George's County General Plan and the Green Infrastructure Plan relating to the Rural Tier;

(b)

Preserve ecologically fragile and aesthetically valuable environments of the County, including streams, stream valleys, flood plains, wetlands, groundwater, steep slopes, woodlands, habitats, scenic vistas and scenic corridors;

(c)

Retain agricultural land and augment other local and state programs certified in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations for the preservation of agricultural land;

(d)

Maintain rural character;

(e)

Limit non-agricultural uses;

(f)

Conserve and protect biodiversity, wildlife and aquatic habitat; and

(g)

Promote tourism through the preservation of scenic resources.

(CB-47-2006)