A. 
No person shall locate, store, discharge, or permit the discharge of any treated, untreated, or inadequately treated liquid, gaseous, or solid materials of such nature, quantity, obnoxiousness, toxicity, or temperature that may run off, seep, percolate, or wash into surface waters or groundwaters so as to contaminate, pollute, or harm such waters or cause nuisances, such as objectionable shore deposits, floating or submerged debris, oil or scum, color, odor, taste, or unsightliness or be harmful to human, animal, plant, or aquatic life.
B. 
All storage facilities for fuel, chemicals, chemical or industrial wastes, and biodegradable raw materials, must meet standards established by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), or other appropriate regulatory agency.
A. 
For nonresidential uses, the owner/applicant must provide for the adequate disposal of solid wastes. The owner/applicant must hire a licensed waste hauler to dispose of solid wastes .
B. 
Dumpster and other refuse containers must be properly screened through fencing, walls, landscaping or a combination of those screening treatments.
A. 
If any portion of the site is located within a special flood hazard area as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), all uses and development of that portion of the site must comply with Chapter 78 of the City Code, entitled "Floodplain Management." The site plan must accurately reflect the limits of the floodplain as shown on the applicable Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
B. 
If any portion of the site is located within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, all uses and development of that portion of the site must comply with Chapter 49 of the City Code, entitled "Critical Areas."
(1) 
For projects that require review by the Critical Area Commission, comments must be received from the Commission prior to the plan being reviewed by the Planning Commission.
(2) 
At the time of the preliminary conference, the applicant may request that the Department forward a copy of the sketch plan to the Critical Area Commission prior to formal site plan submission. In order for the Commission to properly review the plan and provide comment, the sketch plan must provide a sufficient level of detail and information regarding the proposed use and development of the site.
C. 
A forest stand delineation and forest conservation plan may be required for development projects in accordance with Chapter 81 of the City Code, entitled "Forest Conservation."
(1) 
For projects that require the submission of a forest stand delineation and forest conservation plan, the plans must be submitted to the Department of Planning for review and approval.
(2) 
The forest stand delineation must be approved prior to the submission of a site plan for review by the Planning Commission. The forest conservation plan shall be approved prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
A. 
A proposed use or development must not emit smoke, fumes, or other airborne debris or materials that contribute to poor air quality or contribute to air pollution. The proposed use or development must comply with all federal and state air quality laws and regulations.
B. 
For uses that create emissions, the Department of Planning may require the applicant to submit technical studies certifying that any emissions will not adversely affect the health and well-being of the community, or the reasonable use and enjoyment of residential properties in the community.