(a) Consolidation and reconfiguration of lots in the critical area. An application seeking lot consolidation and reconfiguration on a site located in the critical area must comply with the lot consolidation and reconfiguration requirements of COMAR, Title 27 and be approved by the Office of Planning and Zoning prior to approval of a sketch plan or preliminary plan, provided that:
(1) lots located in the LDA or IDA may not be reconfigured into the RCA; and
(2) lots located outside the critical area may not be reconfigured into the critical area.
(b) Notice to Critical Area Commission. A copy of the final written decision of the Office of Planning and Zoning granting or denying the application shall be sent to the Critical Area Commission no later than five days after the date of the decision.
(c) Prohibition on approval. A sketch plan or preliminary plan application that includes an application for lot consolidation or reconfiguration may not be approved by the Office of Planning and Zoning until 30 days after the Critical Area Commission receives a copy of the final written decision granting or denying the application seeking lot consolidation or reconfiguration.
(d) Exception. This subtitle does not apply to a conforming lot or parcel.
(Bill No. 9-19)