§ 16-3-206. Criteria for issuance.

   The Department may not issue a grading permit unless:

      (1)   an erosion and sediment control plan is approved by the Anne Arundel Soil Conservation District in accordance with the comprehensive and integrated plan approval process required by the Environment Article, § 4-201.1 and § 4-203, of the State Code including the submittal of concept, site development and final plans;

      (2)   the State Highway Administration approves the application for the grading permit, if applicable;

      (3)   the applicant agrees in writing that all development will comply with the approved erosion and sediment control plan;

      (4)   a stormwater management plan is approved in accordance with the requirements of this article;

      (5)   a site development plan is recommended for approval as provided in § 17-4-203 of this Code;

      (6)   the Department approves the cost estimate filed with the application; and

      (7)   the applicant pays the grading fee and provides the security required by §§ 16-3-207 and 16-3-208.

(Bill No. 58-10; Bill No. 83-15; Bill No. 65-17)