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Pocomoke commission moves to adopt state-required Critical Area regulations and map
Summary
The commission voted to initiate adoption of Critical Area regulations and a city map to comply with Maryland's Critical Area program, which applies enhanced shoreline and wetland protections within 1,000 feet of regulated water bodies.
Pocomoke City staff told the Planning and Zoning Commission that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Critical Area Commission recently identified portions of the city that require local Critical Area regulation and an updated boundary map. The commission voted to initiate adoption of the Critical Area regulations and map and to hold public hearings.
Staff said the state’s Critical Area program requires local governments to…
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