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MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-7A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 7A - State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy|Section 5-7A-01 - Statement of Policy

    The State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy is the following:        (1)    quality of life and sustainability: a high quality of life is achieved through universal stewardship of the land, water, and air resulting in sustainable communities and protection of the environment;        (2)    public participation: citizens are active partners in the planning and implementation of community initiatives and are sensitive to their responsibilities in achieving community goals;        (3)    growth areas: growth is concentrated in existing population and business centers, growth areas adjacent to these centers, or strategically selected new centers;        (4)    community design: compact, mixed–use, walkable design consistent with existing community character and located near available or planned transit options is encouraged to ensure efficient use of land and transportation resources and preservation and enhancement of natural systems, open spaces, recreational areas, and historical, cultural, and archeological resources;        (5)    infrastructure: growth areas have the water resources and infrastructure to accommodate population and business expansion in an orderly, efficient, and environmentally sustainable manner;        (6)    transportation: a well–maintained, multimodal transportation system facilitates the safe, convenient, affordable, and efficient movement of people, goods, and services within and between population and business centers;        (7)    housing: a range of housing densities, types, and sizes provides residential options for citizens of all ages and incomes;        (8)    economic development: economic development and natural resource–based businesses that promote employment opportunities for all income levels within the capacity of the State’s natural resources, public services, and public facilities are encouraged;        (9)    environmental protection: land and water resources, including the Chesapeake and coastal bays, are carefully managed to restore and maintain healthy air and water, natural systems, and living resources;        (10)    resource conservation: waterways, forests, agricultural areas, open space, natural systems, and scenic areas are conserved;        (11)    stewardship: government, business entities, and residents are responsible for the creation of sustainable communities by collaborating to balance efficient growth with resource protection; and        (12)    implementation: strategies, policies, programs, and funding for growth and development, resource conservation, infrastructure, and transportation are integrated across the local, regional, State, and interstate levels to achieve these visions.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-7A-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 7A - State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy|Section 5-7A-02 - Funding of Projects

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, with respect to a State public works, transportation, or major capital improvement project funded through State or federal funds, the State may not provide State funding for the project if the project is not consistent with:            (i)    the State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy established in § 5-7A-01 of this subtitle; or            (ii)    the local plan of the jurisdiction in which the project is located.        (2)    The State may provide State funding for a State public works, transportation, or major capital improvement project funded through State or federal funds which is not consistent with the policy or plan under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the State determines that extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant proceeding with the project and that no reasonably feasible alternative exists.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection with respect to a local construction project involving the use of State funds, grants, loans, loan guaranties, or insurance, a local jurisdiction may not approve or construct the project unless the project is consistent with the local plan.        (2)    A local jurisdiction may approve and construct a local construction project which is inconsistent with the local plan under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the local jurisdiction determines that extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant proceeding with the project and that no reasonably feasible alternative exists.    (c)    By December 1, 1992 the Governor shall establish procedures for review of State projects under subsection (a) of this section, and each local jurisdiction shall establish procedures for the review of local projects under subsection (b) of this section, to:        (1)    ensure that the projects are consistent with their respective policy and plans; and        (2)    evaluate extraordinary circumstances under subsections (a)(2) and (b)(2) of this section, respectively.    (d)    Each local jurisdiction shall report on or before February 1 of each year to the State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Commission on the number and type of projects approved under subsection (b)(2) of this section during the preceding calendar year, including a description of the extraordinary circumstances existing and the alternatives considered, together with any additional information required by the Commission.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-7B-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 7B - Priority Funding Areas|Section 5-7B-02 - Areas Considered Priority Funding Areas

    The following areas shall be considered priority funding areas under this subtitle:        (1)    a municipal corporation, including Baltimore City, except that:            (i)    those areas annexed by a municipal corporation after January 1, 1997 but before October 1, 2006 shall satisfy requirements relating to density and service by water and sewer set forth in § 5–7B–03 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    those areas annexed by a municipal corporation after September 30, 2006, shall satisfy all of the requirements set forth in § 5–7B–03 of this subtitle;        (2)    an enterprise zone as designated under Title 5, Subtitle 7 of the Economic Development Article, or by the United States government;        (3)    a certified heritage area as defined in §§ 13–1101 and 13–1111 of the Financial Institutions Article that is located within a locally designated growth area;        (4)    those areas of the State located between Interstate Highway 495 and the District of Columbia;        (5)    those areas of the State located between Interstate Highway 695 and Baltimore City; and        (6)    an area designated by the governing body of a county or municipal corporation under § 5–7B–03 of this subtitle.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-7B-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 7B - Priority Funding Areas|Section 5-7B-04 - No Funding of Projects Not Located Within Priority Funding Area

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, beginning October 1, 1998, the State may not provide funding for a growth-related project if the project is not located within a priority funding area.    (b)    In a priority funding area established under § 5-7B-03(c) or (e) of this subtitle in which water and sewer service is planned, a commitment for funding for a growth-related project shall be contingent upon nonstate funding for planned water and sewer service moving forward in advance of or concurrent with the State funding.    (c)    (1)    A growth-related project may not be funded by the State in a municipal corporation exercising zoning authority unless the municipal corporation has first adopted residential development standards relating to public school adequacy. These standards shall be substantially similar to:            (i)    the State rated capacity standards established by the public school interagency committee on school construction; or            (ii)    the school capacity standards established in its county’s adequate public facilities ordinance.        (2)    The requirement contained in paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply:            (i)    in a municipal corporation exercising zoning authority located in a county in which no adequate school capacity standards have been established by the county governing body; or            (ii)    to a residential development project where an impact fee has been paid or other monetary or nonmonetary contributions have been provided that defray the local cost of school construction attributable to the project.        (3)    After October 1, 1997, prior to establishing or changing the school capacity standards in a county’s adequate public facilities ordinance, the county shall confer with the governing bodies of the municipal corporations that exercise zoning authority located within the county.        (4)    For planning purposes, each county board of education shall annually provide to the county and each municipal corporation exercising zoning authority in the county:            (i)    a list of projected student enrollments for a 5-year period for each school serving students in or near that municipal corporation; and            (ii)    information relating to the student capacity of each school.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-7B-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 7B - Priority Funding Areas|Section 5-7B-06 - Funding for Growth-Related Projects Not Within Priority Funding Area -- Approval

    (a)    The State may provide funding for a growth–related project not in a priority funding area without receiving approval from the Board of Public Works as provided under § 5–7B–05 of this subtitle for:        (1)    a project that is required to protect public health or safety;        (2)    a project involving federal funds, to the extent compliance with this subtitle would conflict or be inconsistent with federal law;        (3)    a growth–related project related to a commercial or industrial activity which, due to its operational or physical characteristics, shall be located away from other development, including:            (i)    a natural resource based industry;            (ii)    an industry relating to:                1.    agricultural operations, as defined in § 7–101 of the Labor and Employment Article;                2.    forestry activities; or                3.    mineral extraction;            (iii)    an industry that is proximate to:                1.    an airport facility;                2.    a port facility;                3.    a railroad facility;                4.    a transit facility; or                5.    a major highway interchange; or            (iv)    a tourism facility or museum that is required to be located away from other development due to necessary proximity to specific historic, natural, or cultural resources; or        (4)    a growth–related project involving funding for a project under:            (i)    § 7–314 of this article;            (ii)    Title 5, Subtitle 3, Subtitle 4, or Subtitle 5 of the Economic Development Article; or            (iii)    Title 6, Subtitle 2 or Subtitle 3 of the Housing and Community Development Article.    (b)    A procedure for notification, review, and comment on exceptions proposed under this section shall be established jointly by the applicable State agency and the Department of Planning.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-7B-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 7B - Priority Funding Areas|Section 5-7B-07 - Public School Construction Projects

    (a)    It shall be the policy of the State that the emphasis of funding for public school construction projects shall be to target the rehabilitation of existing schools to ensure that facilities in established neighborhoods are of equal quality to new schools.    (b)    This section may not be construed to prohibit the provision of school construction funding outside a priority funding area.    (c)    The Interagency Commission on School Construction shall review and approve school funding projects.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-7B-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 7B - Priority Funding Areas|Section 5-7B-08 - Eligibility

    (a)    To be eligible for funding for growth-related projects, a local government or two or more county governments shall certify to the Department of Planning any area designated by the local government or county governments as a priority funding area under § 5-7B-03 of this subtitle, which shall be consistent with the local comprehensive plan and the criteria set forth in § 5-7B-03 of this subtitle.    (b)    Prior to certification of a priority funding area or areas, the local government or county governments may submit the proposed priority funding areas and any relevant information to the Department of Planning for:        (1)    technical assistance, review, and comment; and        (2)    the opportunity for public review.    (c)    Upon certification of a priority funding area, the local government or county governments shall provide to the Department of Planning all information necessary to demonstrate the precise location of the area, including a map of the area showing planning and zoning characteristics, and existing and planned water and sewer services as appropriate.    (d)    The Department of Planning, as appropriate, shall provide to each State agency that funds growth-related projects copies of maps illustrating:        (1)    priority funding areas certified by the local government or county governments; and        (2)    any comments by the Department of Planning on the areas certified.    (e)    Prior to funding a growth-related project, the State funding agency shall obtain from the affected local government or county governments a written statement that the proposed growth-related project is located within a certified priority funding area.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-7B-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 7B - Priority Funding Areas|Section 5-7B-09 - Review of Projects; Surveys for Infrastructure Needs

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Infill development” means new development in a priority funding area on vacant, bypassed, and underutilized lands within existing developed areas.        (3)    “Smart neighborhood development” means a comprehensively planned, compact mixed use development within a priority funding area that integrates residential, commercial, open space, and public uses.    (b)    The Department of Planning shall:        (1)    establish a process for the review of projects by the appropriate State agencies and the Department of Planning for compliance with this subtitle;        (2)    provide to each State agency and unit of State government the location of priority funding areas; and        (3)    make available to each county, and to the public for review, copies of maps illustrating:            (i)    priority funding areas certified by the local governments; and            (ii)    any comments by the Department of Planning on the areas certified.    (c)    By October 1, 1998, the Department of Planning shall complete surveys of municipal, county, and State governments for infrastructure needs and shall maintain a list of needed projects that includes information relating to the financial capacity of the affected unit of government to undertake such projects.    (d)    Repealed.    (e)    The Department of Planning shall:        (1)    draft model land–use codes for infill development and smart neighborhood development;        (2)    draft guidelines to provide local governments with information on innovative planning and implementation techniques to encourage and facilitate infill development and smart neighborhood development;        (3)    circulate the models and guidelines to other State agencies and departments; and        (4)    work with local governments, State agencies, and departments to develop incentives to encourage the voluntary adoption and implementation by local governments of models and guidelines implementing the intent of the models and guidelines required to be developed by the Department of Planning under this section.    (f)    Each State agency subject to this subtitle shall report annually to the Department of Planning on the implementation of this subtitle in a form approved by the Department of Planning.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-7B-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 7B - Priority Funding Areas|Section 5-7B-10 - Actions; Decisions to Fund Projects

    (a)    This section may not be construed to create a private cause of action for any person or local government.    (b)    A decision to fund a project or not to fund a project as required under this subtitle shall not be subject to Title 10, Subtitle 2 (Administrative Procedure Act - Contested Cases) of the State Government Article.    (c)    This subtitle may not be construed to prevent an agency from providing technical assistance in an area that is not a priority funding area.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 5A-101 - Established

    There is a Division of Historical and Cultural Programs in the Department of Planning.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 1 - Established|Section 5A-102 - Governmental Units in Division

    The Division of Historical and Cultural Programs includes the Maryland Historical Trust.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 4 - Agricultural Structures|Section 5A-401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Committee” means the Maryland Advisory Committee on Historic Agricultural Structure Preservation.    (c)    “Fund” means the Maryland Barn Preservation Fund.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 4 - Agricultural Structures|Section 5A-402 - Maryland Advisory Committee on Historic Agricultural Structure Preservation

    (a)    There is a Maryland Advisory Committee on Historic Agricultural Structure Preservation.    (b)    (1)    The Committee consists of 10 members.        (2)    The ex officio members are:            (i)    the Secretary of Agriculture, or the Secretary’s designee;            (ii)    the Secretary of Business and Economic Development, or the Secretary’s designee;            (iii)    the Secretary of Planning, or the Secretary’s designee;            (iv)    the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust; and            (v)    the Director of the Maryland Cooperative Extension.        (3)    The Governor shall appoint the other five members, of whom:            (i)    one shall be from a list of at least two nominees representing the Maryland State Grange;            (ii)    one shall be from a list of at least two nominees representing the Maryland Farm Bureau;            (iii)    two shall be individuals actively engaged in agriculture; and            (iv)    one shall be a member of the Maryland Environmental Trust.    (c)    The Secretary of Planning serves as chair.    (d)    The term of an appointed member is 4 years.    (e)    A member of the Committee:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 4 - Agricultural Structures|Section 5A-403 - Barn Preservation Fund

    (a)    There is a Barn Preservation Fund in the Department of Planning.    (b)    The Fund shall be used to make grants to preserve historic barns and agricultural structures in the State.    (c)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and        (2)    any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (d)    To apply for a grant, an applicant shall submit to the Committee an application in the form that the Committee requires.    (e)    On a recommendation from the Committee, the Board of Public Works shall approve expenditures from the Fund in the form of grants to preserve historic barns and agricultural structures.    (f)    In recommending grants under this subtitle, the Committee shall consider:        (1)    any historic building features;        (2)    important examples of historic agricultural building types;        (3)    the productive long–term use of the property;        (4)    important local landmarks;        (5)    structures that are located on designated scenic and cultural byways; and        (6)    structures that accept a preservation easement.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 4 - Agricultural Structures|Section 5A-404 - Regulations

    The Department of Planning shall adopt any regulations necessary to implement this subtitle.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 4 - Agricultural Structures|Section 5A-405 - Repayment of Grant on Loss of Historic Status

    If a recipient of a grant under this subtitle or subsequent owner of a property that was assisted by a grant under this subtitle takes any action within 10 years of the grant award with respect to the assisted building or structure, such as dismantlement, removal, or substantial alteration, which causes it to no longer be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, within 1 year from the date of loss of eligibility, the preservation grant shall be repaid in full to the Fund.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 4 - Agricultural Structures|Section 5A-406 - Recordation

    Receipt of a grant award under this subtitle and conditions of the award shall be recorded in the land records for the county in which the historic barn or agricultural structure is located.