State of Maryland Critical Area Law Course

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"IN-PERSON EVENT: \u0022STATE OF MARYLAND CRITICAL AREA LAW COURSE\u0022"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0,1],2,"( Credit: 1.5 LU\/HSW )"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Overview: "],[0,[],0,"Maryland\u2019s Critical Area Program was established to address land use and resource management within a strip of land, 1,000 feet wide, adjacent to all tidal waters and tidal wetlands, ultimately protecting the Chesapeake Bay from the effects of human activities and keeping the waterways healthy. Every waterfront property must abide by Maryland\u2019s Critical Area laws, whether a new home is being built or an existing home is undergoing a renovation. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Architects need to understand these laws and the development limitations they impose in order to accurately communicate to clients where and how much of a home is allowed to be built on a site. It is also important to know how to access resources that provide information regarding a property\u2019s unique characteristics such as Critical Area type, topography, and soil types. A soil or perc test can be a determining factor for whether a property can be safely built upon or when construction can take place. It is important for architects to have this knowledge in order to properly educate clients about the feasibility of their property or a property in question. This presentation will provide the necessary information needed to guide an architect in assisting clients evaluate waterfront properties and allowable lot purchases. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Learning Objectives: "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Upon completion, attendees will be able to:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"**Understand what Maryland\u2019s Critical Area is and what it means to the health, safety and welfare of their clients when building or renovating a home."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"**Determine what type of Critical Area a property is located within therefore responsibly guiding clients in selecting building and site features."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"**Determine how much home can be built on a lot so they can assist their clients in evaluating waterfront properties and allowable lot purchases."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"**Understand restrictions regarding lot coverages so they can accurately communicate to clients where and how much of a home is allowed to be built on a site."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"**Understand the importance and timing of soil evaluations and perc testing so they can educate clients on the feasibility of their property or a property in question."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"**Gain knowledge of where to obtain building permits, zoning certificates, and environmental tests."]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Event Location:"],[0,[1,0],2,"American Cedar \u0026 Millwork - "],[0,[],0,"214 Najoles Rd, Millersville, MD 21108"]]]]}