A forest stand delineation shall be submitted at the initial stages
of subdivision or project plan approval, before a grading permit application,
or before a sediment control application is submitted for the tract
being developed.
The delineation shall be prepared by a licensed forester, licensed
landscape architect, or a qualified professional who meets the requirements
stated in COMAR 08.19.06.01B.
The delineation shall be used during the preliminary review process
to determine the most suitable and practical areas for forest conservation
and shall contain the following components:
If approved by the Department, a simplified delineation may be submitted for an area that meets the minimum forest conservation threshold as determined in Article VIII, § 216-14 of this chapter when less than 40,000 square feet of forest cover is disturbed during a construction activity and the area is designated to be under a long-term protective agreement.
Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the forest stand delineation,
the Department shall notify the applicant whether the forest stand
delineation is approved or list deficiencies.
If the Department fails to notify the applicant within 30 days of
deficiencies of the forest stand delineation, the delineation shall
be treated as approved.
Resubmission of the forest stand delineation will be required to
correct any list of deficiencies. The forest stand delineation will
not be approved until all listed deficiencies have been corrected
to the satisfaction of the Department.