Bay development regulations in Senate?s hands

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A plan to expand zoning regulations near sensitive Maryland shoreline is now in the hands of the state Senate after members of the House of Delegates adopted new development setbacks this weekend.

The bill, which passed the House in a 115-22 vote Saturday, extends setbacks along the Chesapeake Bay from 100 feet to 300 feet.

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