(A) A person making application after the effective date of the passage of this chapter for subdivision or local agency project plan approval, a grading permit, or a sediment control permit for an area of land of 40,000 square feet or greater shall:
(1) Submit to the Department a forest stand delineation and a forest conservation plan for the lot or parcel on which the development is located; and
(2) Use methods approved by the Department, as provided in the Forest Conservation Technical Manual, to protect retained forests and trees during construction.
(B) If a local agency or person using state funds makes application to conduct a regulated activity, the provisions of COMAR 08.19.04.01D—G apply.
(Ord. 92-6, passed 12-21-1992)