§ 5B-117. Subdivision.

(a)

Subdivision Regulations and Procedures are found in Subtitle 24.

(1)

Where the property proposed to be subdivided is located within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Overlay Zone, a Conservation Plan prepared in accordance with this subtitle shall be submitted for review by the Subdivision Review Committee and approval by the Planning Board or Planning Director or the Director's designee, prior to, or concurrent with, a preliminary plan of subdivision. Prior to its approval, the Planning Board, Planning Director, or the Director's designee shall find that the Conservation Plan is consistent with this subtitle and Subtitle 24 and that it contains provisions sufficient to minimize adverse impacts on the environment.

(2)

Intra-family transfers are not allowed in the Critical Area. Intra-family transfers may be allowed outside the Critical Area for properties that are partially within the Critical Area, provided that the transfer must occur outside the Critical Area. A conservation plan shall be prepared to ensure that the property retains conformance with this subtitle and Subtitles 24 and 27.

(CB-75-2010)