Natural vegetation removed for an approved purpose shall be in accordance with an approved buffer management plan. In addition, Article VI, Section 9 of the Land Use Ordinance shall be followed exactly. These plantings shall be approved by the Department of Planning and Zoning.
Vegetation in the buffer removed for reasons listed above shall be re-established over the entire disturbed area during the next planting season at a rate of 2:1. These lands shall be replanted or forest cover allowed to regenerate.
The buffer is expanded 4 feet for every 1% of slope, if the slope is over 15%, or to the top of the slope, whichever is greater in extent. The buffer is a minimum of 100 feet and includes slopes of 15% or more, hydric soils, and highly erodible soils. The critical area buffer is a naturally vegetated area, or an area established in vegetation and managed to protect aquatic, wetland, shoreline, and terrestrial environments from man-made disturbances. What is the critical area buffer and may I clear the buffer for a view?Ī. 2020Census - Kent County – 19,198 Chestertown – 5,232 Rock Hall - 1,198 Millington – 549 Galena – 539 Betterton – 286įor additional information concerning population projections, land use, or housing and population characteristics, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has prepared maps indicating the approximate locations of the 100-Year and 500-Year floodplain. Is my property in the 100-Year Floodplain?Ī. It means a flood of that level has at least a 1% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the "100-Year Flood" designation does not refer to a flood that occurs once every 100 years.
Vehicles, campers and boats must have a current license or be stored in a garage or shed.Ī. Can I store an untagged vehicle on my property?Ī.