Sustainable Growth & Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012
Implementation

Four tiers pie chart The Sustainable Growth & Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 (the septics law) limits the spread of septic systems on large-lot residential development to reduce the last unchecked major source of nitrogen pollution into Chesapeake Bay and other waterways. By mapping future growth in “tiers,” the law seeks greater accountability and predictability.

Sustainable Growth & Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 Planning Resources

Guidance Documents

Guidance Mapping

MDP is providing this web application as part of the department’s technical assistance role that SB 236 describes. The web application provides the key components for local jurisdictions to create the tier map. MDP is available to help jurisdictions that might need guidance in compiling a composite Tier map from these data.


> Launch the Guidance Interactive Map <

 

ESRI® Map Document file (.MXD) for download - For use in ArcGIS® by geographic information system (GIS) users

For additional reference, MDP has developed statewide maps using MDP’s Septics Law Implementation Guidance Map web application

 

This page was last updated: 2013-05-07

Timeline

  • July 1, 2012
    New law takes effect
  • Oct. 1, 2012
    Recommended date for local adoption of tiers
  • Dec. 31, 2012
    Tiers must be adopted by local jurisdictions by this date. Otherwise, no new major subdivisions outside of existing sewered areas are allowed
  • 2012 - 2013
    Public hearing on MDP tier comments
  • Feb. 1, 2013
    MDP reports to General Assembly on tier map progress