{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-land-use-25-209","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Land Use § 25–209","heading":"","body":"(a) The Commission shall prepare a report in accordance with this section before a zoning hearing examiner or the district council may conduct a hearing on a request for a special exception to mine sand or gravel.\n(b) The report shall comprehensively evaluate the request by analyzing the impact of the proposed mining activities on the surrounding area, considering only:\n(1) noise;\n(2) watershed and water quality;\n(3) airshed and air quality;\n(4) traffic and traffic safety; and\n(5) other environmental factors relating to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents in the affected area.\n(c) In addition to the initial filing fee, the applicant shall pay a fee not to exceed $8,000 for the services of the Commission to prepare the report.","path":["Article - Land Use"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=glu\u0026section=25-209","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:47Z","sha256":"6b42d5dc661c9af10cf8fe0c47b09dc01bbe4799c47063e57dccf09744e2c0d0","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-land-use-25-208","next":"us-md/md.-code-land-use-25-210"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}