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MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  23-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 23 - Subdivision|Subtitle 4 - Judicial Review|Section 23-401 - Authorized

    (a)    (1)    Within 30 days after the county planning board takes final action on an application for subdivision approval, judicial review may be requested by:            (i)    a person aggrieved by the action;            (ii)    in Montgomery County, a person or municipal corporation that appeared at the hearing in person, by attorney, or in writing; or            (iii)    in Prince George’s County, a municipal corporation that appeared at the hearing in person, by attorney, or in writing.        (2)    A petition for judicial review filed under this section may be made to the circuit court for the appropriate county.        (3)    The court may:            (i)    affirm or reverse the action; or            (ii)    remand the action to the county planning board for further consideration.    (b)    (1)    If a petition for judicial review is filed under this section, a copy of the petition shall be served on the county planning board in accordance with Maryland Rule 7–202(d).        (2)    On receiving a copy of the petition, the county planning board shall:            (i)    promptly give notice of the petition to all parties to the proceeding before it; and            (ii)    within 30 days after the filing of the petition, file with the circuit court:                1.    the originals or certified copies of all papers and evidence presented to the county planning board in the proceeding before it; and                2.    a copy of its opinion and resolution deciding the application.        (3)    Any party to the proceeding in the circuit court aggrieved by the judgment of the court may appeal from the judgment to the Court of Special Appeals.        (4)    The review proceedings provided by this section are exclusive.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 24-101 - Scope of Title

    This title applies only in Montgomery County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Municipal Zoning -- Specific Municipalities|Section 24-201 - Town of Kensington

    (a)    The Town of Kensington has concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the county zoning laws within its boundaries.    (b)    A two–thirds majority vote of both the district council and the county planning board is required to take any action relating to zoning within the Town of Kensington that is contrary to a resolution of the Mayor and Town Council.    (c)    A two–thirds majority vote of the county planning board is required to take any action relating to land use planning within the Town of Kensington that is contrary to a resolution of the Mayor and Town Council.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Municipal Zoning -- Specific Municipalities|Section 24-202 - City of Takoma Park

    (a)    The City of Takoma Park has concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the county zoning laws within its boundaries.    (b)    A two–thirds majority vote of both the district council and the county planning board is required to take any action relating to zoning within the City of Takoma Park that is contrary to a resolution of the Mayor and City Council.    (c)    A two–thirds majority vote of the county planning board is required to take any action relating to land use planning within the City of Takoma Park that is contrary to a resolution of the Mayor and City Council.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 24-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Agreement” means a development rights and responsibilities agreement to establish the conditions under which development of real property may proceed that is:        (1)    of a specified duration;        (2)    made between:            (i)    the county planning board or its designee;            (ii)    a reviewing entity; and            (iii)    a person having a legal or equitable interest in the property; and        (3)    approved by the district council or the County Executive.    (c)    (1)    “Development” means any activity that materially affects the existing condition or use of any land or structure.        (2)    “Development” does not include normal agricultural activity.    (d)    “Regulatory plan” means an application proposing development on privately owned land that must be submitted to the county planning board for review and final approval under this division or county law or regulation.    (e)    “Reviewing entity” means the County Executive or other local, State, or federal government or unit that agrees to execute an agreement.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 24-302 - Construction of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not:        (1)    require the district council to adopt a local law; or        (2)    authorize the district council, the Commission, or a designee of either unit to require a party to enter into an agreement.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 24-303 - Implementing Local Laws

    (a)    In accordance with this section, the district council may adopt local laws that establish procedures and requirements for the execution of agreements.    (b)    A local law adopted under this section by the district council shall authorize the county planning board to:        (1)    if approved by the district council or County Executive, execute agreements affecting real property in the portion of the regional district in Montgomery County with a person having a legal or equitable interest in the property; and        (2)    if requested by any party, include a reviewing entity as an additional party to the agreement.    (c)    A local law adopted under this section may specify the circumstances under which a person may request the negotiation and execution of an agreement, including:        (1)    the size, use, zoning, or staging plan of the proposed development; or        (2)    other relevant factors, including:            (i)    the provision of public benefits or amenities; or            (ii)    growth management policies adopted by the county.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 24-304 - Request to Negotiate and Execute

    (a)    (1)    Before entering into an agreement, a person having a legal or equitable interest in real property, or the person’s representative, shall request that the county planning board consider negotiating and executing an agreement.        (2)    A request under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made as part of a regulatory plan authorized by this division.    (b)    Except as provided under subsection (c) of this section, the county planning board may agree to negotiate and enter into an agreement.    (c)    The county planning board may not enter into an agreement unless the county planning board has:        (1)    held a public hearing on the proposed agreement; and        (2)    determined that the proposed agreement is consistent with the Commission’s general plan.    (d)    A public hearing for a regulatory plan satisfies the requirement for a public hearing in subsection (c) of this section.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 24-305 - Content

    (a)    An agreement shall include:        (1)    a legal description of the real property subject to the agreement;        (2)    the names of all persons having a legal or equitable interest in the property;        (3)    the duration of the agreement;        (4)    the permissible uses of the real property;        (5)    the permissible density or intensity of use of the real property;        (6)    the maximum height and size of structures;        (7)    the general location of all structures and supporting facilities and features;        (8)    a description of all anticipated permits required or already approved for the development of the real property;        (9)    a statement that the proposed development is consistent with:            (i)    the Commission’s general plan; and            (ii)    all applicable development laws and regulations administered by the county planning board;        (10)    a description of the requirements determined by a county planning board to be necessary to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare; and        (11)    to the extent applicable, provisions for the:            (i)    dedication of a portion of the real property for immediate or future public use;            (ii)    protection of sensitive areas;            (iii)    preservation and restoration of historic structures; and            (iv)    construction or financing of public facilities.    (b)    An agreement may:        (1)    establish the terms by which, and any period of time when, development or individual phases shall begin and be completed;        (2)    incorporate the terms and conditions that would be included in other enforceable agreements and instruments between the parties required as part of a regulatory plan; and        (3)    provide for other matters in accordance with this division.    (c)    An agreement may not prevent a county planning board, district council, County Executive, or other local, State, or federal government from requiring a person to comply with laws, rules, regulations, and policies enacted after the parties executed the agreement if the district council or the County Executive determines that compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and policies is essential to ensure the public health, safety, or welfare.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 24-306 - Term

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the agreement under § 24–305(a)(3) of this subtitle or extended by amendment under subsection (b) of this section and § 24–308 of this subtitle, an agreement is void 5 years after execution by the parties.    (b)    If approved by the district council or County Executive, as appropriate, the term of an agreement may be extended.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 24-307 - Actions Authorized During Term

    During the term of an agreement:        (1)    development may occur in accordance with the law and regulations governing the use, density, or intensity of the real property:            (i)    enacted by the district council and administered by the county planning board or county; and            (ii)    if applicable, enacted by a reviewing entity and in effect when the project was reviewed and approved by the county planning board and reviewing entity; and        (2)    except as provided in § 24–305(c) of this subtitle, changes to the law and regulations described in paragraph (1) of this section enacted after the parties execute an agreement do not apply to development under the agreement.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 24-308 - Amendment

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the parties to an agreement may amend the agreement by mutual consent.    (b)    (1)    The parties to an agreement may not amend the agreement unless:            (i)    there has been a public hearing on the proposed amendment; and            (ii)    the district council or County Executive, as appropriate, approves any substantial amendment.        (2)    A county planning board may not amend an agreement unless the county planning board determines that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Commission’s general plan.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 24-309 - Termination

    (a)    The parties to an agreement may terminate the agreement by mutual consent.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the county planning board determines that suspension or termination of an agreement is essential to ensure the public health, safety, or welfare, the county planning board may suspend or terminate the agreement.        (2)    The county planning board may not suspend or terminate an agreement unless:            (i)    there has been a public hearing on the suspension or termination; and            (ii)    the district council or County Executive, as appropriate, approves the suspension or termination.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 24-310 - Recordation

    (a)    (1)    An agreement shall be recorded in the land records of Montgomery County.        (2)    If an agreement is not recorded as required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 20 days after its execution by all parties, the agreement is void.    (b)    When an agreement is recorded under subsection (a) of this section, the parties to the agreement and their successors in interest are bound to the agreement.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  24-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 24 - Montgomery County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 24-311 - Enforcement

    (a)    Unless terminated under § 24–309 of this subtitle, an agreement may be enforced by the parties to the agreement or their successors in interest using all remedies available by law.    (b)    No right to an administrative appeal arises from the negotiation or enforcement of an agreement.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 25-101 - Scope of Title

    This title applies only in Prince George’s County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-201 - Association Represented by Nonattorney

    Notwithstanding any other State law, in its rules and procedures the district council may allow a duly elected officer of a bona fide civic association or homeowners association to represent the association before the county planning board, district council, zoning hearing examiner, or board of appeals regardless of whether that individual is an attorney.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-202 - Continuance of Zoning Hearing

    (a)    The People’s Zoning Counsel or any party of record may request the continuance of a hearing in accordance with this section.    (b)    The zoning hearing examiner shall grant a continuance if a required technical staff report has not been filed at least 30 days before the scheduled hearing.    (c)    If a continuance is granted under this section, the zoning hearing examiner may not hear the case for at least 30 days after the technical staff report is filed.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-203 - Examination of Witnesses

    (a)    All witnesses appearing in a hearing before the district council are subject to cross–examination.    (b)    (1)    The district council may establish rules for the administering of oaths to and the cross–examination of witnesses appearing to testify at district council hearings.        (2)    Before establishing rules under this subsection, the district council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed rules.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-204 - Written Findings and Conclusions Required

    A contested application for a map amendment or special exception may not be granted or denied without written findings of material facts and conclusions.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-205 - Record of Hearing

    The record of every district council hearing on a map amendment or special exception shall include:        (1)    the vote of each member;        (2)    whether the member abstained from voting; or        (3)    whether the member was absent.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-206 - Petition for Judicial Review -- People's Zoning Counsel

    If the People’s Zoning Counsel has a reasonable belief that a final action on an application for a subdivision, special exception, variance, or site plan is arbitrary and capricious, the People’s Zoning Counsel may petition for judicial review of the final action on behalf of a bona fide citizens association that is entitled to judicial review under this division.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-207 - Hearings for Subsequent Applications for Same Parcel

    (a)    In this section, “date of disapproval” means:        (1)    the date of the decision of the district council; or        (2)    in case of judicial review, the date of the final judgment of the circuit court.    (b)    If the district council wholly or partly disapproves an application for a map amendment, it may not act on a subsequent application for any portion of the same land:        (1)    within 18 months after the date of the first disapproval; and        (2)    within 24 months after the date of any subsequent disapproval.    (c)    In any subsequent application for any portion of the same land and for the same zoning classification or the same purpose for special exception, by the same applicant, the district council may not base its findings solely on any fact or circumstance that was presented at the hearing on the prior application.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-208 - Special Exception -- Rubble Landfill

    The district council may not approve a special exception to construct or operate a rubble landfill:        (1)    at a site without a three–fourths majority vote of the district council; or        (2)    if an application for a special exception to construct or operate a rubble landfill at the site was previously denied on or after October 1, 1981.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-209 - Special Exception -- Sand and Gravel Mining

    (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.    (b)    The report shall comprehensively evaluate the request by analyzing the impact of the proposed mining activities on the surrounding area, considering only:        (1)    noise;        (2)    watershed and water quality;        (3)    airshed and air quality;        (4)    traffic and traffic safety; and        (5)    other environmental factors relating to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents in the affected area.    (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.