1. (1)
   To provide a close link between Master Plans, Master Plan Amendments, or Sector Plans and their implementation;
2. (2)
   To provide flexibility within a regulatory framework to encourage innovative design solutions;
3. (3)
   To provide uniform development criteria utilizing design standards approved or amended by the District Council;
4. (4)
   To promote an appropriate mix of land uses;
5. (5)
   To encourage compact development;
6. (6)
   To encourage compatible development which complements and enhances the character of an area;
7. (7)
   To promote a sense of place by preserving character-defining features within a community;
8. (8)
   To encourage pedestrian activity;
9. (9)
   To promote economic vitality and investment.

1. (1)
   Overall recommendations;
2. (2)
   Subarea recommendations;
3. (3)
   Illustrative concept plans;
4. (4)
   Plan maps.

1. (1)
   The following amendments to development requirements within the Development District may be initiated and approved by the District Council through the minor plan and Development District Overlay amendment procedure in accordance with Section 27-642 of this Subtitle:

   1. (A)
      Changes to the boundary of the D-D-O Zone; and
   2. (B)
      Changes to the underlying zones, the list of allowed uses, or the Development District Standards.
2. (2)
   Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), above, at the written request of a municipality in which development district property is located, the District Council may modify the Development District Standards under the following procedures. The District Council shall direct the Planning Board to prepare the amendment and shall specify which Development District Standards should be reviewed.

   1. (A)
      For hearing procedures in general, the Planning Board and District Council shall follow the requirements in PART 3, Division 9, for Conceptual Site Plans as found in Sections 27-276(a)(1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7); and 27-276(d). Review by the District Council shall follow the procedures in Section 27-280. Notice of the Planning Board's hearing shall be sent by first-class mail to all municipalities with development district property, all parties of record in the Sectional Map Amendment, and all property owners within the area specified in the District Council's direction;
   2. (B)
      Planning Board staff must prepare a report and recommendation. The Planning Board shall hold a public hearing, file its decision with the Clerk of the Council, and send copies to persons of record of this amendment process within fifty (50) days of the receipt of the District Council's direction to the Planning Board;
   3. (C)
      In order to approve an amendment of the Development District Standards the Planning Board shall make the following findings:

      1. (i)
         The amendment is in compliance with the goals of the Development District; and
      2. (ii)
         The amendment is in conformance with the purposes of the D-D-O Zone.
3. (3)
   The following amendments to development requirements within the Development District may be approved by the District Council through Military Installation Overlay Zoning Map Amendments for Development Districts in the M-I-O Zone, in accordance with PART 3, Division 2, Subdivision 8 of this Subtitle:

   1. (A)
      Changes to the boundary of the D-D-O Zone; and
   2. (B)
      Changes to the Development District Standards where previously approved standards conflict with the requirements of the M-I-O Zone.

1. (1)
   Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), above, a property owner may request that the District Council amend development requirements for the owner's property, as follows:

   1. (A)
      An owner of property in, adjoining, or separated only by a right-of-way from the Development District may request changes to the boundary of the approved D-D-O Zone.
   2. (B)
      An owner of property in the Development District may request changes to the underlying zones or the list of allowed uses, as modified by the Development District Standards.

      1. (i)
         A request for changes to the underlying zone or list of allowed uses may include requested amendments to the applicable Development District Standards for the applicable D-D-O Zone.
      2. (ii)
         In determining whether to approve such amendments to the Development District Standards, the District Council shall find that the amended standards will benefit the proposed development, will further the purposes of the applicable Development District, and will not substantially impair implementation of any applicable Master Plan or Sector Plan.
2. (2)
   The owner's application shall include:

   1. (A)
      A statement showing that the proposed development conforms with the purposes and recommendations for the Development District, as stated in the Master Plan, Master Plan Amendment, or Sector Plan;
   2. (B)
      A description of any requested amendments to the Development District Standards applicable to a qualifying development proposal; and
   3. (C)
      A site plan, either the Detailed Site Plan required by Section 27-548.25 or a Conceptual Site Plan.
3. (3)
   Filing and review of the application shall follow the site plan review procedures in PART 3, Division 9, except as modified in this Section. The Technical Staff shall review and submit a report on the application, and the Planning Board shall hold a public hearing and submit a recommendation to the District Council. Before final action the Council may remand the application to the Planning Board for review of specific issues.
4. (4)
   An application may be amended at any time. A request to amend an application shall be filed and reviewed in accordance with Section 27-145.
5. (5)
   The District Council may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove any amendment requested by a property owner under this Section. In approving an application and site plan, the District Council shall find that the proposed development conforms with the purposes and recommendations for the Development District, as stated in the Master Plan, Master Plan Amendment, or Sector Plan, meets applicable site plan requirements, and does not otherwise substantially impair the implementation of any comprehensive plan applicable to the subject development proposal.
6. (6)
   If a Conceptual Site Plan is approved with an application, the owner may not obtain permits without an approved Detailed Site Plan.

1. (1)
   To preserve and protect the architectural or design character of neighborhoods;
2. (2)
   To retain affordable housing;
3. (3)
   To promote appropriate new construction;
4. (4)
   To preserve and stabilize neighborhoods and their property values;
5. (5)
   To protect desirable and unique physical features of existing residential and commercial properties;
6. (6)
   To promote economic revitalization and maintain continued economic vitality of neighborhoods;
7. (7)
   To attract quality investment and encourage land development which complements and enhances the character of neighborhoods; and
8. (8)
   To ensure that development within designated Architectural Conservation Districts maintains well-planned urban design relationships with their neighborhoods and adjoining areas.

1. (1)
   At least 75% of the developable lots within the District have been developed.
2. (2)
   More than 50% of the structures in the District exhibit characteristics or contain features unique to the District, characteristics or features identified in the Architectural Conservation Plan.

1. (1)
   The location, floor area, and building type of each existing and proposed building on the property and on each adjoining property.
2. (2)
   Elevations for each façade for existing and proposed buildings or additions or alterations on the property.
3. (3)
   A schedule of exterior finishes for existing and proposed buildings or additions or alterations on the property.
4. (4)
   A statement describing the architectural character of the proposed buildings and the reasons for the applicant's choices.

1. (1)
   An Architectural Sketch Plan showing the footprint of all buildings and other site features such as trees, shrubs, fences, etc.;
2. (2)
   A statement of the nature of the work and that it comports with all of the zoning requirements of the underlying zone;
3. (3)
   Sketches or drawings of the proposed work including the dimensions, design, color and materials.
4. (4)
   Other submittals deemed necessary by the Architecture Design Review Committee in order to complete a review.

1. (1)
   Issue the authorization;
2. (2)
   Issue the authorization upon the satisfaction of any conditions necessary to ensure conformance with the provisions and purposes of this Subdivision; or
3. (3)
   Deny the authorization, giving reasons and notify the applicant in writing stating what changes are required for approval.

1. (1)
   Approve the application;
2. (2)
   Approve the application with conditions; or
3. (3)
   Disapprove the application, giving reasons and notify the applicant in writing stating what changes are required for approval.

1. (1)
   To enhance the development opportunities in the vicinity of transit stations;
2. (2)
   To promote the use of transit facilities;
3. (3)
   To increase the return on investment in a transit system and improve local tax revenues;
4. (4)
   To create a process which coordinates public policy decisions, supports regional and local growth and development strategies, and creates conditions which make joint development possible;
5. (5)
   To create a process which overcomes deficiencies in ordinary planning processes and removes obstacles not addressed in those processes;
6. (6)
   To minimize the costs of extending or expanding public services and facilities, by encouraging appropriate development in the vicinity of transit stations;
7. (7)
   To provide mechanisms to assist in financing public and private costs associated with development;
8. (8)
   To provide for convenient and efficient pedestrian and vehicular access to Metro stations;
9. (9)
   To attract an appropriate mix of land uses;
10. (10)
    To encourage uses which complement and enhance the character of the area;
11. (11)
    To insure that developments within the Transit District possess a desirable urban design relationship with one another, the Metro Station, and adjoining areas; and
12. (12)
    To provide flexibility in the design and layout of buildings and structures, and to promote a coordinated and integrated development scheme.

The Transit District Overlay Zone may not be placed over the Urban Center or Corridor Node Zones (UC).

1. (1)
   Restrict a property to specific uses which are allowed in the underlying zone;
2. (2)
   Add uses to those that are allowed for a lot in the underlying zone; or
3. (3)
   In underlying Industrial or Commercial Zones, permit specific uses on a lot from less intensive Commercial or Industrial Zones if the uses are not permitted in the underlying zone.

1. (1)
   Development within a Transit District shall not exceed the specified maximum residential density and any floor area ratio (FAR) requirements of the underlying zones, as those requirements would normally be applied if the property were not zoned T-D-O. If an underlying zone has provisions for awarding increased density or FAR above base requirements through furnishing amenities or benefit features, those provisions shall still apply within the T-D-O Zone and shall be applied when the Transit District Development Plan is approved.

1. (1)
   Transit District Standards shall be prepared for each Transit District Overlay Zone. Transit District Overlay Zone regulations shall be the same as those in the underlying zone in which property is classified, except as modified by Transit District Standards approved by the District Council, in a Transit District Development Plan. Transit District Standards in each Transit District Overlay Zone are intended to allow flexibility in the development review process and foster high-quality, transit- and pedestrian-oriented development through design guidelines and standards which promote the purposes of the Transit District Development Plan.
2. (2)
   The location, size, height, design, lot coverage of structures, signs, open space, pedestrian and street connections (including streetscape configurations, street sections, green streets, and complete streets requirements), and other regulations may be specified in the text, concept plans, and maps in the Transit District Standards.
3. (3)
   Where a property lies in both the M-I-O Zone and a T-D-O Zone, the maximum permitted height of structures shall be the more restrictive of the Transit District Standards and Section 27-548.54, whichever maximum permitted height is lower.

1. (1)
   Landscaping, screening, and buffering of development shall conform to Landscape Manual requirements. Additional or reduced landscaping, screening, and buffering measures may also be specified by the Transit District Standards to meet the goals of the Transit District and the purposes of the T-D-O Zone.

1. (1)
   The requirements of PART 11 concerning the minimum number of spaces in, and design of, off-street parking and loading areas shall not apply within a Transit District unless otherwise specified within the Transit District Standards. Instead, a methodology for determining the number of off-street parking and loading spaces to be required for specific uses may be established on the Transit District Development Plan in the form of Transit District Standards. The Prince George's County Parking Authority shall be provided an opportunity to review any proposed parking methodology prior to transmittal of a Development Plan by the Planning Board to the District Council. The methodology should include, but not be limited to:

   1. (A)
      The nature of each use proposed, including type, size, and location;
   2. (B)
      The peak parking demand characteristics of the proposed uses;
   3. (C)
      Uses involved in multipurpose trips;
   4. (D)
      Provisions for mass transit, such as heavy and light rail, carpool, bus, vanpool, and developer-provided services, which would make off-street parking unnecessary;
   5. (E)
      Parking or loading spaces to be provided by public agencies;
   6. (F)
      Shared parking and transportation demand management measures intended to reduce single-occupant automobile use, encourage other modes of transportation such as transit, walking, and bicycling, and minimize off-street parking needs;
   7. (G)
      Car sharing provisions in accordance with Section 27-548.09.02; and
   8. (H)
      Existing provisions for parking established within a Parking District (see Section 27-585(a)).
2. (2)
   If a Transit District Development Plan does not contain specific parking requirements, the requirements shall be determined at the time of Detailed Site Plan review by the Planning Board in accordance with the regulations of PART 11. Additionally, the Planning Board may apply reductions from the minimum parking requirements of PART 11 if it finds alternate approaches to parking, such as but not limited to car and bike share programs, car and van pools, executed shuttle and transit bus use agreements, and trip reduction measures, will effectively provide alternatives to single-occupant automobile use.

1. (1)
   The Transit District Development Plan may specify the location and size of proposed transit facilities and streets.

1. (1)
   The pedestrian and bicyclist network within a Transit District shall be oriented toward serving the Metro station, as well as other development within the District, and consideration should be given to providing pedestrian and bicyclist connections to adjacent existing neighborhoods.

1. (1)
   A network of squares, greens, plazas, parks, and urban recreation facilities should be identified in the Transit District Development Plan to provide an environment that encourages and facilitates pedestrian activity, promotes health and wellness, enhances the natural environment, contributes to increased property values and assessments, and adds to a sense of place and the overall design quality of transit-oriented and accessible areas.

1. (1)
   Private buildings and other structures may be located within the air space above, or in the ground below, public rights-of-way.

1. (1)
   The boundary of a Transit District Overlay Zone shall encompass an area in proximity to an existing or proposed Metro Station. The area shall be contiguous and shall follow property lines, streets, or permanent and readily identifiable natural features of the landscape. A boundary should not divide an individual property unless there is a clear and compelling reason to do so.

1. (1)
   A description of the area within the Transit District, including a location map showing the boundaries of the Transit District (with north arrow and scale) and a description of the existing improvements within those boundaries;
2. (2)
   Existing zoning and use of properties within and adjacent to the Transit District;
3. (3)
   Existing and proposed right-of-way widths of internal and adjoining streets;
4. (4)
   The proposed vehicular, bicyclist, and pedestrian circulation systems;
5. (5)
   The location, size, and description of known proposals for public and private improvements within the proposed Transit District;
6. (6)
   Transit District Standards intended to implement the goals of the Transit District Development Plan and the T-D-O Zone for physical development within the Transit District;
7. (7)
   The type and location of any specific uses which are proposed, and the distribution and maximum square footage/density anticipated to be devoted to each; and
8. (8)
   Reports and analyses necessary to describe the area's public facilities' infrastructure requirements and priorities.

1. (1)
   A proposed sequence of development;
2. (2)
   Reports and analyses necessary to identify public and private funding sources to finance the area's public facilities' infrastructure improvements;
3. (3)
   Any proposed urban open space and recreation network; and
4. (4)
   Any other pertinent information.

1. (1)
   Mandatory requirements, such as, but not limited to, specific setbacks for structures or required street improvements; or
2. (2)
   Guidelines and criteria for development which the Planning Board shall use in reviewing a Detailed Site Plan.

1. (1)
   The applicability section of the Transit District Standards may exempt development projects from Conceptual and/or Detailed Site Plan review or limit the review of specific types of development or areas of the Transit District.
2. (2)
   Prior to the issuance of any grading permit for undeveloped property or any building permit in a Transit District, a Detailed Site Plan for individual development proposals shall be approved by the Planning Board in accordance with PART 3, Division 9.
3. (3)
   A Detailed Site Plan, if required, shall be approved prior to, or concurrently with, any final plat of subdivision. A final plat of subdivision for roads only, however, may be approved prior to approval of the Detailed Site Plan. The Detailed Site Plan may include any portion of the Transit District, and may only be submitted by the owner of the subject property (or his authorized representative).
4. (4)
   An amendment of the Transit District Standards may be requested and incorporated into a Conceptual or Detailed Site Plan application in accordance with 27-548.08(c) and 27-548.09.01.

1. (1)
   In addition to the information required by PART 3, Division 9, for Detailed Site Plans, the following information shall be included for Plans in the T-D-O Zone:

   1. (A)
      The number, floor area, and type of dwelling units;
   2. (B)
      The gross floor area devoted to commercial and industrial uses and the floor area devoted to other nonresidential uses;
   3. (C)
      The density and floor area ratios proposed, and how they were calculated;
   4. (D)
      A description of the relationship between vehicular, pedestrian, and bicyclist circulation systems;
   5. (E)
      Provisions for sediment control and stormwater management;
   6. (F)
      An exterior lighting plan, showing exterior lighting of all buildings, parking areas, driveways, and pedestrian ways, including the heights, number, and type of fixtures. The plan shall also show the amount of glare upon adjoining properties in terms of level of illumination (measured in foot-candles) and cut-off angle;
   7. (G)
      The location, design, size, lighting, and all other features of signs (except signs within, and not generally visible from outside of, buildings);
   8. (H)
      A statement of planning objectives to be achieved by the development through the particular approach proposed by the applicant. This statement shall include a description of the character of the proposed development and the rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant;
   9. (I)
      Any additional supporting documentation where requested in the Transit District Standards and accompanying applicability section;
   10. (J)
       Any pertinent Memorandum of Understanding between a car sharing corporation or company and the applicant pursuant to Section 27-548.09.02;
   11. (K)
       A signed and dated justification statement listing the Transit District Standards, how the proposed development complies with the standards, and justifying any proposed amendments to the standards; and
   12. (L)
       A development schedule indicating the approximate dates when construction can be expected to begin and to be completed.

1. (1)
   In addition to the findings required by Section 27-276(b) for approval of a Conceptual Site Plan in the T-D-O Zone, the Planning Board shall find that the Transit District Site Plan is consistent with, and reflects the guidelines and criteria for development contained in, the Transit District Development Plan.
2. (2)
   The findings required by Section 27-285(b) shall not apply to the T-D-O Zone. Instead, the following findings shall be made by the Planning Board when approving a Detailed Site Plan in the T-D-O Zone:

   1. (A)
      The Transit District Site Plan is in strict conformance with any mandatory requirements of the Transit District Development Plan;
   2. (B)
      The Transit District Site Plan is consistent with, and reflects the guidelines and criteria for development contained in, the Transit District Development Plan;
   3. (C)
      The Transit District Site Plan meets all of the requirements of the Transit District Overlay Zone, and applicable regulations of the underlying zones, unless an amendment to the applicable requirement or regulation has been approved;
   4. (D)
      The location, size, and design of buildings, signs, other structures, open spaces, landscaping, pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems, and parking and loading areas maximize safety and efficiency, and are adequate to meet the purposes of the Transit District Overlay Zone;
   5. (E)
      Each structure and use, in the manner proposed, is compatible with other structures and uses in the Transit District, and with existing and proposed adjacent development; and
   6. (F)
      Requests for reductions from the total minimum required parking spaces for Transit District Overlay Zones pursuant to Section 27-548.09.02 meet the stated location criteria and are accompanied by a signed Memorandum of Understanding between a car sharing corporation or company and the applicant.
3. (3)
   The applicant may ask the Planning Board to apply development standards which differ from mandatory requirements in the Transit District Development Plan, unless the plan provides otherwise. The Board may amend any mandatory requirements except building height restrictions and parking standards, requirements which may be amended by the District Council under procedures in PART 10A, Division 1. The Board may amend parking provisions concerning the dimensions, layout, or design of parking spaces or parking lots.

In approving the Transit District Site Plan, the Planning Board shall find that the mandatory requirements, as amended, will benefit the proposed development and the Transit District and will not substantially impair implementation of the Transit District Development Plan, and the Board shall then find that the site plan meets all mandatory requirements which apply.

1. (1)
   For any development in excess of the level of development approved for each parcel in the approved Transit District Development Plan, the Planning Board shall require an earnest payment fee, the amount in accordance with the approved Transit District Development Plan.
2. (2)
   The earnest payment fee shall be paid to the Prince George's County Office of Finance prior to signature approval of the Detailed Site Plan.

1. (1)
   Unless otherwise specified in an approved Transit District Development Plan, a Transit District Site Plan shall remain valid for a period of six (6) years following the date of its approval.
2. (2)
   If specified in an approved Transit District Development Plan, a Transit District Site Plan may remain valid for a period of less than six (6) years following the date of its approval. The Planning Board may extend the validity of an approved Detailed Site Plan for one (1) year beyond the validity period, provided the following criteria are met:

   1. (A)
      The request is filed prior to the expiration of the Detailed Site Plan approval;
   2. (B)
      The Detailed Site Plan remains in conformance with all the requirements of the approved Transit District Development Plan and Subtitle 27 applicable to the subject property;
   3. (C)
      The developer can demonstrate to the Planning Board that the developer has proceeded in a diligent manner to move forward with physical development and has been unable, through no fault of the developer, to complete the construction which is necessary to become vested in the approved Detailed Site Plan;
   4. (D)
      The developer has applied to the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement for a building permit prior to the expiration of the validity of the subject Detailed Site Plan; and
   5. (E)
      The Planning Board shall find that the extension of the validity of the Detailed Site Plan is in the best interests of the Transit District, as set forth in the goals, objectives, mandatory requirements, and development guidelines of the Transit District Development Plan.

1. (1)
   For the purpose of making an appeal (in accordance with Section 27-290), a person of record shall include any person of record in the creation of the Transit District Overlay Zone and approval of the Development Plan, and any person of record in the Site Plan approval process.

1. (1)
   The District Council but not the Planning Board may approve any of the following amendments to Transit District development requirements, under procedures in PART 3, Division 2, Subdivision 5:

   1. (A)
      Change of the boundary of the T-D-O Zone;
   2. (B)
      Change of an underlying zone;
   3. (C)
      Change to the list of allowed uses, as modified by the Transit District Development Plan;
   4. (D)
      Change to building height requirements;
   5. (E)
      Change to transportation demand requirements or other parking provisions in the Transit District Development Plan which do not concern the dimensions, layout, or design of parking spaces or parking lots.

1. (1)
   A property owner may ask the District Council, but not the Planning Board, to change the boundaries of the T-D-O Zone, a property's underlying zone, the list of allowed uses, building height restrictions, or parking standards in the Transit District Development Plan. The Planning Board may amend parking provisions concerning the dimensions, layout, or design of parking spaces or parking lots.
2. (2)
   The owner's application shall include:

   1. (A)
      A statement showing that the proposed development conforms with the purposes and recommendations for the Transit District, as stated in the Transit District Development Plan; and
   2. (B)
      A Detailed Site Plan or Conceptual Site Plan, in accordance with PART 3, Division 9.
3. (3)
   Filing and review of the application shall follow the site plan review procedures in PART 3, Division 9, except as modified in this Section. The Technical Staff shall review and submit a report on the application. When an amendment application proposes to enlarge the boundaries of the Transit District Overlay Zone by five (5) or more acres, the Technical Staff shall also provide an Adequate Public Facilities report as defined in Subtitle 24 of the County Code as part of the development review process for proposed development of the subject property. The Planning Board shall hold a public hearing and submit a recommendation to the District Council. Before final action the Council may remand the application to the Planning Board for review of specific issues.
4. (4)
   An application may be amended at any time. A request to amend an application shall be filed and reviewed in accordance with Section 27-145.
5. (5)
   The District Council may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove any amendment requested by a property owner under this Section. In approving an application and site plan, the District Council shall find that the proposed development conforms with the purposes and recommendations for the Transit Development District, as stated in the Transit District Development Plan, and meets applicable site plan requirements.
6. (6)
   If a Conceptual Site Plan is approved with an application, the owner may not obtain permits without an approved Detailed Site Plan.

1. (1)
   All buildable lots (except outlots and outparcels) recorded prior to December 1, 1985, shall remain buildable lots, regardless of lot size, provided:

   1. (A)
      The proposed development will minimize adverse impacts on water quality that result from pollutants that are discharged from structures or conveyances or that have runoff from surrounding lands; and
   2. (B)
      The applicant has identified fish, wildlife, and plant habitat which may be adversely affected by the proposed development and has designed the development so as to protect those identified habitats whose loss would substantially diminish the continued ability of populations of affected species to sustain themselves.
2. (2)
   A legal parcel of land, not being part of the recorded or approved subdivision, that was recorded as of December 1, 1985 may be developed with a single family dwelling notwithstanding limitations on density in the Critical Area Overlay Zone provided:

   1. (A)
      The proposed development will minimize adverse impacts on water quality that result from pollutants that are discharged from structures or conveyances or that have runoff from surrounding lands; and
   2. (B)
      The applicant has identified fish, wildlife, and plant habitat which may be adversely affected by the proposed development and has designed the development so as to protect those identified habitats whose loss would substantially diminish the continued ability of populations of affected species to sustain themselves.
3. (3)
   All properties affected by the 2014 Critical Area Overlay Zone Sectional Map Amendment shall be grandfathered with respect to legally existing buildings and impervious surfaces as of the effective date of the Sectional Map Amendment.
4. (4)
   All grandfathered lots shall be brought into conformance with the Critical Area regulations insofar as possible at the time of development.
5. (5)
   The lot size, frontage, and vehicular access are in accordance with the requirements of the underlying zone. Development of these lots shall not count towards the growth allocation of the applicable Overlay Zone.

1. (1)
   The purposes of the I-D-O Zone are to:

   1. (A)
      Accommodate existing residential, commercial, or industrial land uses within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area;
   2. (B)
      Promote new residential, commercial, and industrial land uses in accordance with development intensity limits designated for the I-D-O Zone in this Subtitle;
   3. (C)
      Conserve and enhance fish, wildlife, and plant habitats; and
   4. (D)
      Improve the quality of runoff that enters the tributary streams of the Chesapeake Bay from developed areas.

1. (1)
   The uses allowed in the I-D-O Zone are the same as those allowed in the underlying zones in which the land is classified, except as otherwise specified in the Table of Uses in this Division.

1. (1)
   Additional regulations (to those of the underlying zones) concerning the impervious surface ratio, density, slopes, and other provisions for new development in the I-D-O Zone are as specified in this Division and Subtitle 5B.

1. (1)
   The purposes of the L-D-O Zone are to:

   1. (A)
      Maintain or, if possible, improve the quality of runoff and groundwater entering the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay;
   2. (B)
      Maintain existing areas of natural habitat; and
   3. (C)
      Accommodate additional low- or moderate-intensity development.

1. (1)
   The uses allowed in the L-D-O Zone are the same as those allowed in the underlying zones in which the land is classified, except as provided for in the Table of Uses in this Division.

1. (1)
   Additional regulations (to those of the underlying zones) concerning the impervious surface ratio, density, slopes, and other provisions for new development in the L-D-O Zone are as specified in this Division and Subtitle 5B.

1. (1)
   The purposes of the R-C-O Zone are to:

   1. (A)
      Provide adequate breeding, feeding, and wintering habitats for wildlife populations that require natural coastal environments along the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay in order to sustain their populations;
   2. (B)
      Conserve, protect, and enhance the overall ecological values of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, its biological productivity and diversity;
   3. (C)
      Protect the land and water resource base necessary to support resource-oriented land uses, such as agriculture, timber harvesting, or fisheries activities; and
   4. (D)
      Conserve existing woodlands and forests for the water quality benefits they provide.

1. (1)
   The uses allowed in the R-C-O Zone are the same as those allowed in the underlying zones in which the land is classified, except as otherwise specified in the Table of Uses in this Division.

1. (1)
   Additional regulations (to those of the underlying zones) concerning lot coverage in the CBCA density, slopes, and other provisions for new development in the R-C-O Zone are as specified in this Division and Subtitle 5B.

1. (1)
   The letter "P" indicates that the use is permitted in the designated Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Overlay Zone.
2. (2)
   The letters "SE" indicate that the use is permitted, subject to the approval of a Special Exception in accordance with PART 4 of this Subtitle.
3. (3)
   The letters "PC" indicate that the use is permitted, subject to the following general criteria:

   1. (A)
      The use is water-dependent, pursuant to the definition of water-dependent uses set forth in COMAR 27.01.03.01 and the criteria of COMAR 27.01.03.04.B, or, if the use is not water-dependent, structures or activities shall be located outside the Buffer insofar as possible; (B) The use meets a recognized public or private need;

   3. (C)
      Adverse effects on water quality and on fish, plant, and wildlife habitats are minimized; and
   4. (D)
      The use is consistent with the approved Master Plan for the area.
4. (4)
   The letter "X" indicates that the use is prohibited.

1. (1)
   The M-X-T Zone was approved by the District Council prior to July 31, 1983; and
2. (2)
   The Planning Board and District Council approved a Conceptual Site Plan showing the general location of the marina on the Property prior to July 31, 1986.