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MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - District Councils|Section 22-103 - Adoption of Local Law by Bi-County District Council -- Majority Vote by Each District Council Required

    The bi–county district council may not adopt a local law except by affirmative vote of:        (1)    a majority of the membership of the Montgomery County district council; and        (2)    a majority of the membership of the Prince George’s County district council.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - District Councils|Section 22-104 - Authority to Adopt and Amend Zoning Law

    (a)    The Montgomery County district council or the Prince George’s County district council, in accordance with the requirements of this division as to the portion of the regional district located in the respective county, may:        (1)    by local law adopt and amend the text of the zoning law for that county; and        (2)    by local law adopt and amend any map accompanying the text of the zoning law for that county.    (b)    The local law may regulate:        (1)    (i)    the location, height, bulk, and size of each building or other structure, and any unit in the building or structure;            (ii)    building lines;            (iii)    minimum frontage;            (iv)    the depth and area of each lot; and            (v)    the percentage of a lot that may be occupied;        (2)    the size of lots, yards, courts, and other open spaces;        (3)    the construction of temporary stands and structures;        (4)    the density and distribution of population;        (5)    the location and uses of buildings and structures and any units in those buildings and structures for:            (i)    trade;            (ii)    industry;            (iii)    residential purposes;            (iv)    recreation;            (v)    agriculture;            (vi)    public activities; and            (vii)    other purposes; and        (6)    the uses of land, including surface, subsurface, and air rights for the land, for building or for any of the purposes described in item (5) of this subsection.    (c)    The exercise of authority by a district council under this section is limited by §§ 17–402 and 25–211 of this article.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - District Councils|Section 22-105 - Development Rights

    (a)    A district council may establish a program for the transfer of development rights.    (b)    The district council for Prince George’s County may by local law create a program for the purchase of development rights under Title 25, Subtitle 6 of this article.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - District Councils|Section 22-106 - Prohibited Land Uses -- Limitations

    (a)    This section applies to property of:        (1)    a landowner;        (2)    the holder of an easement or right in the land of the landowner; and        (3)    the tenant of the landowner or of the holder of the easement or right in the land.    (b)    A district council may not prohibit the use of land subject to this section for:        (1)    farming or other agricultural uses; or        (2)    in Prince George’s County, storage of natural or artificial gas at more than 500 feet below ground level.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - District Councils|Section 22-107 - Application for Zoning Map Amendment -- Montgomery County

    (a)    (1)    This section applies only in Montgomery County.        (2)    The requirements of this section do not apply to an application for a zoning map amendment filed by the district council or by the Commission.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the district council for Montgomery County may not receive an application for a zoning map amendment on land that was:            (i)    the subject of a prior application for a zoning map amendment filed after June 1, 1965; and            (ii)    for the same zoning classification on which there was a decision on the merits.        (2)    An application may be refiled after 36 months have elapsed since the filing of the application for the prior zoning map amendment that was decided on the merits.    (c)    (1)    In this subsection, “substantial interest” includes an individual or corporate interest of 5% or more of the full cash value of property that is subject to an application for a zoning map amendment under this section, excluding all mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, and encumbrances on the property.        (2)    An application for a zoning map amendment shall include the name of:            (i)    each person that has a substantial interest in the property that is the subject of the application;            (ii)    each contract purchaser; and            (iii)    each person holding a mortgage, deed of trust, or option to purchase the property.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - District Councils|Section 22-108 - Protection of Historical, Archaeological, Architectural, or Cultural Heritage Areas

    (a)    The purposes of this section are to:        (1)    protect the historical, archaeological, architectural, or cultural heritage areas in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County that comprise the regional district; and        (2)    preserve and enhance the quality of life in the community.    (b)    In addition to the power to regulate planning, zoning, or subdivision, a district council may adopt local laws to protect, preserve, and enhance, as designated on the adopted and approved general plan:        (1)    sites;        (2)    structures and their appurtenances and environmental settings; and        (3)    districts of historical, archaeological, architectural, or cultural value.    (c)    (1)    The enactment and application of a local law under this section shall be:            (i)    reasonable and appropriate to the purpose of this subtitle; and            (ii)    limited to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the exterior of the site, structure, or district.        (2)    If the enactment or application of a local law by the district council effects a taking of private property, the district council shall make provision for just compensation.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part II - Nonconforming Uses|Section 22-111 - Grant of Power to Board of Appeals of Prince George's County

    (a)    This section does not authorize the validation, ratification, or legalization of any violation of law or regulation in effect at the time of the action by the district council under this section.    (b)    In accordance with its zoning laws, the district council may provide for the grant of power to the Board of Appeals of Prince George’s County on appeal to allow:        (1)    an extension of a lawful nonconforming use throughout all or a part of a building in which the nonconforming use lawfully exists;        (2)    the restoration or reconstruction of an existing lawful nonconforming use if by fire or other calamity the use has been destroyed to the extent of not more than 75% of the reconstruction value of the building in which the lawful nonconforming use was carried on; or        (3)    an extension of an existing lawful nonconforming use on the same lot as the lot existed as a single lot under single ownership when enactment of the zoning law made the then existing use on the lot nonconforming.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part II - Nonconforming Uses|Section 22-112 - Commercial and Industrial Licenses in Residential Zones Prohibited

    (a)    This section applies to any official or body authorized to issue a license or permit.    (b)    (1)    In this subsection, “residential zone” means any area in the regional district that is designated on a zoning map as residential.        (2)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, an official or body may not issue a license or permit for a commercial or industrial purpose or to conduct any commercial or industrial enterprise or business in a residential zone.        (3)    Paragraph (2) of this subsection does not apply if the purpose, enterprise, or business is allowed by an applicable zoning law under allowed uses or special exceptions granted by a board of appeals.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part II - Nonconforming Uses|Section 22-113 - Lawful Nonconforming Uses Allowed to Continue -- in General

    A person may continue, and appropriate licenses may be issued to the person for, a lawful nonconforming use existing on the effective date of the respective zoning laws in the metropolitan district.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part II - Nonconforming Uses|Section 22-114 - Lawful Nonconforming Uses Allowed to Continue -- Outside Metropolitan District

    A lawful nonconforming use that existed on the effective date of a zoning law enacted by Montgomery County or Prince George’s County under this title in that portion of the regional district in the applicable county that is outside the metropolitan district may be continued and appropriate licenses may be issued.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-115 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part II - Nonconforming Uses|Section 22-115 - Maps

    To carry out §§ 22–112 through 22–114 of this subtitle, the Commission shall supply a copy of any map that shows the residential, commercial, industrial, and other zones or districts in the regional district to each:        (1)    clerk;        (2)    administrative official;        (3)    licensing body; and        (4)    any other official or body authorized to issue a license or permit.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-116 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part II - Nonconforming Uses|Section 22-116 - Invalid Licenses or Permits

    (a)    A license or permit issued in violation of any provision of §§ 22–112 through 22–115 of this subtitle is invalid.    (b)    An official or person who issues a license or permit in violation of any provision of §§ 22–112 through 22–115 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalty provided in Title 27 of this article.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-119 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part III - Statewide Zoning Laws|Section 22-119 - Effect of Statewide Zoning -- in Municipal Corporations

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, within the regional district, the zoning powers vested by Division I of this article in a municipal corporation or the council of a municipal corporation within the regional district shall be construed to be vested exclusively in the appropriate district council.        (2)    A municipal corporation in Prince George’s County has concurrent jurisdiction with Prince George’s County to enforce zoning laws in the boundaries of the municipal corporation.        (3)    The power to enforce zoning laws for the City of Takoma Park and the Town of Kensington is as provided in §§ 24–201 and 24–202 of this article, respectively.    (b)    Before exercising the authority granted by this section, a municipal corporation in Prince George’s County shall enter into a written agreement with the district council concerning:        (1)    the method by which the county will be advised of citations issued by a municipal inspector;        (2)    the responsibility of the municipal corporation or the county to prosecute violations cited by the municipal corporation;        (3)    the disposition of fines imposed for violations cited by the municipal corporation;        (4)    the resolution of disagreements between the municipal corporation and the county about the interpretation of zoning laws; and        (5)    any other matter that the district council considers necessary for the proper exercise of the authority granted by this section.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-120 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part III - Statewide Zoning Laws|Section 22-120 - Effect of Statewide Zoning -- in Planning Commissions or Board of Appeals

    Within the regional district, any power granted to a planning commission or board of appeals under Division I of this article shall be construed as vested exclusively in and may be exercised only by:        (1)    the Commission; or        (2)    the board of appeals created or authorized by this title.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-123 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part IV - Miscellaneous|Section 22-123 - Inconsistent or Contrary Provisions

    Other than a provision applicable to Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, or all charter counties under Title 1, Subtitle 4 of this article, any provision of Division I of this article that is in conflict with this title does not apply in the regional district.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Designation and Adoption|Part I - Designation|Section 22-201 - Districts and Zones

    (a)    A district council may divide the portion of the regional district located within its county into districts and zones of any number, shape, or area it may determine.    (b)    (1)    Within the districts and zones, the district council may regulate the construction, alteration, and uses of buildings and structures and the uses of land, including surface, subsurface, and air rights.        (2)    (i)    Zoning laws shall be uniform for each class or kind of development throughout a district or zone.            (ii)    The zoning laws in one district or zone may differ from those in other districts or zones.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Designation and Adoption|Part I - Designation|Section 22-202 - Effect of Zoning Laws

    (a)    This section applies to any zoning law that imposes a more restrictive height limitation, lesser percentage of lot occupancy, wider or larger courts, deeper yards, or other more restrictive limitations than those provided by State, county, municipal, or other local regulations.    (b)    A zoning law described in subsection (a) of this section shall prevail in the area where it is imposed over the limitations provided by State, county, municipal, or other local regulations.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Designation and Adoption|Part I - Designation|Section 22-203 - Municipal Regulation -- Prince George's County

    A municipal corporation in Prince George’s County shall have concurrent authority in its boundaries with the county department responsible for issuing permits, to seek compliance with zoning requirements to the extent that the requirements pertain to signs.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Designation and Adoption|Part II - Amendments|Section 22-206 - Procedures

    (a)    A district council may amend its zoning laws, including any maps:        (1)    in accordance with procedures established in its zoning laws; and        (2)    after holding an advertised public hearing.    (b)    The procedures and zoning laws may include:        (1)    procedures limiting the times when amendments may be adopted;        (2)    provisions for hearings and preliminary determinations by an examiner, a board, or any other unit;        (3)    procedures for quorums, number of votes required to enact amendments, and variations or increases based on factors such as master plans, recommendations of the hearing examiner, county planning board, municipal corporation, governed special taxing district, or other body, and petitions of abutting property owners, and the evidentiary value that may be accorded to any of these factors; and        (4)    procedures for hearings, notice, costs, fees, amendment of applications, recordings, reverter, lapse, and reconsideration de novo of undeveloped zoning amendments.    (c)    (1)    In Prince George’s County, the district council may provide for notice of the public hearing on a proposed amendment to its zoning plan or zoning laws to be given to the owners of properties, as they appear on the assessment rolls of the county, adjoining, across the road from, on the same block as, or in the general vicinity of the property that is the subject of the proposed amendment.        (2)    A zoning law adopted under this subsection may require notice to be given by mail or by posting the notice on or in the vicinity of the property involved in the proposed amendment or both.    (d)    In Prince George’s County, the zoning hearing examiner shall issue a decision on a zoning matter not more than 100 days after the date of the last hearing held by the hearing examiner.    (e)    In a year in which a district council is elected, the district council may not amend a zoning law from November 1 and until the newly elected district council has taken office.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Designation and Adoption|Part II - Amendments|Section 22-207 - Required Referral -- Classification Change

    (a)    Before a district council may amend the zoning law by changing the zoning classification of property in a municipal corporation or governed special taxing district, the district council shall refer the application for the change to the governing body of the municipal corporation or governed district for its recommendation.    (b)    The governing body of the municipal corporation or governed special taxing district has 60 days to make its recommendation.    (c)    A two–thirds majority of all the members of the district council is required before the district council may change the zoning classification of property in a municipal corporation or governed special taxing district contrary to the recommendation of the municipal corporation or governed district.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Designation and Adoption|Part II - Amendments|Section 22-208 - Required Referral -- Map Amendment

    (a)    Before a map amendment is approved, it shall be submitted to the appropriate county planning board and to the governing body of the municipal corporation or governed special taxing district where the land is located for a recommendation as to approval, disapproval, or approval with conditions.    (b)    A district council may provide by local law procedures for the county planning board and a municipal corporation or governed special taxing district to follow in considering zoning map amendments to the extent that these provisions do not conflict with this division.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Designation and Adoption|Part II - Amendments|Section 22-209 - Approval -- Montgomery County -- Classification Change

    (a)    This section applies to applications filed for amendments to zoning classifications in Montgomery County.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an application shall be granted only by the affirmative vote of at least five members of the district council.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an application that seeks a zoning classification not shown as appropriate or suitable in the text or on the land use map of a master plan that the district council has approved under § 21–107 of this article may be granted only by the affirmative vote of six members of the district council.        (2)    If the Commission recommends approval of the application for reclassification or if the application is for a zoning classification created after the district council approves the master plan, the affirmative vote of five members of the district council is required to grant the application.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Designation and Adoption|Part II - Amendments|Section 22-210 - Approval -- Prince George's County -- Supermajority Required

    (a)    This section applies only in Prince George’s County.    (b)    The district council shall require a two–thirds vote of all members of the district council to approve a zoning map amendment if the zoning map amendment is contrary to an approved master plan.    (c)    The district council shall require a two–thirds vote of all members of the district council to approve a zoning map amendment or a special exception if the zoning map amendment or special exception is contrary to the recommendation of a municipal corporation that has any portion of the land subject to the zoning map amendment or special exception in its boundaries.    (d)    The district council shall require a two–thirds vote of all members of the district council and a four–fifths vote of all members of the county planning board to approve an optional parking plan if the optional parking plan is contrary to the recommendation of a municipal corporation that has any portion of the land subject to the optional parking plan in its boundaries.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Designation and Adoption|Part III - Miscellaneous Provisions -- Prince George's County|Section 22-213 - Scope of Part

    This part applies only in Prince George’s County.