Land Use & Zoning (alternative)
A Maryland property that is in an 'intensely developed area' (IDA) of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area may:
ABe developed without any environmental review
BAllow more intensive land use but must meet Critical Area impervious surface and buffer standards✓ Correct
CBe exempt from all state environmental laws
DReceive automatic approval for any use by the county
Explanation
IDAs are the least restrictive Critical Area designation, allowing more intense development patterns consistent with the existing urban character, but still subject to Critical Area standards for buffers and impervious surfaces.
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