The purpose of this Section is to provide regulations for the orderly development of the waterfront areas of the County.

Except as specifically provided in this Article, an owner of waterfront property may not be deprived of any right, privilege, or enjoyment of such ownership (as access to or use of a waterway) legally exercised prior to April 21, 1981. The provisions of this Article do not transfer the title or ownership of any waterway or interest in a waterway.

The provisions of this Article shall be applicable to, and shall govern, the construction of all marine facilities within Calvert County.

This Article shall be in addition to existing Federal and State regulations governing the same matters and is not intended to preempt other valid laws. The more restrictive regulations shall take precedence.