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MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Charles County|Section 9-802 - Planning Commission

    (a)    (1)    The planning commission consists of seven members who shall represent as many different geographical areas of the county as is possible.        (2)    A member of the county commissioners may not sit on the planning commission.    (b)    (1)    The term of a member of the planning commission is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of the members of the planning commission shall be staggered.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (c)    Each year, the county commissioners shall appoint the chair of the planning commission.    (d)    Each member of the planning commission is entitled to the compensation the county commissioners consider appropriate.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Charles County|Section 9-803 - Tenure of Board of Appeals Members

    (a)    Notwithstanding § 4–302 of this article, the members of the board of appeals shall be appointed to 4–year terms.    (b)    The terms of the members of the board of appeals shall be staggered.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Charles County|Section 9-804 - Special Exceptions

    (a)    This section applies only to an application for a special exception for:        (1)    an asphalt plant;        (2)    a concrete plant;        (3)    sand and gravel washing, crushing, or screening; or        (4)    surface mining.    (b)    (1)    Notwithstanding Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article, the county commissioners may hear and decide a special exception under an appeal filed by a property owner who is aggrieved by a decision of the board of appeals on the special exception.        (2)    The county commissioners shall hear and decide an appeal of a special exception in accordance with rules and procedures adopted by the county commissioners.    (c)    If the county commissioners adopt rules and procedures for considering a special exception under this section, the decision of the county commissioners to grant, deny, modify, or remand the application for the special exception is a final decision for which judicial review may be requested in the circuit court under Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Charles County|Section 9-805 - Subdivision Regulations -- in General

    (a)    Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the subdivision regulations may provide for the reservation of property for traffic, recreation, or other public purposes.    (b)    A reservation of property under subsection (a) of this section may not continue for longer than 3 years without the written approval of all persons with a legal or equitable interest in the property.    (c)    The subdivision regulations shall provide for public notice and an opportunity for a public hearing before a property may be reserved.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-806 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Charles County|Section 9-806 - Subdivision Regulations -- Sale of Industrial Property

    Section 5–301 of this article does not apply to the sale or negotiation for sale of industrial property.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Charles County|Section 9-807 - Assessment for Abatement of Zoning Violation

    (a)    If the county commissioners abate a violation of a zoning law, the county commissioners may assess against the property the reasonable costs of the abatement.    (b)    The assessment shall be:        (1)    added to the annual tax bill of the property to be collected in the same manner as ordinary taxes are collected; and        (2)    subject to the same interest and penalty for nonpayment as provided by law for the nonpayment of county taxes.    (c)    The assessment is a lien against the property from the date of assessment until paid.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Frederick County|Section 9-1001 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies to Frederick County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Frederick County|Section 9-1002 - Authority of Governing Body to Overrule Planning Commission

    Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, the governing body of Frederick County may overrule an action of the county planning commission under Title 3, Subtitle 2 or 3 of this article.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Frederick County|Section 9-1003 - Tenure of Board of Appeals Members

    (a)    Notwithstanding § 4–302 of this article, the members of the board of appeals may be appointed to terms of 1 to 3 years.    (b)    The terms of the members of the board of appeals shall be staggered.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Frederick County|Section 9-1004 - Sale of Certain Property by Use of Unapproved Plat of Subdivision

    If a plat is approved and recorded in accordance with this division before the transfer of the property, § 5–301 of this article does not apply to a contract for sale or negotiation for sale of property zoned industrial, commercial, or both industrial and commercial.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Frederick County|Section 9-1005 - Judicial Review

    (a)    A person aggrieved by an agreement executed under Title 7, Subtitle 3 of this article may file an administrative appeal to the county board of zoning appeals.    (b)    (1)    Any of the following persons may file a request for judicial review by the circuit court of the county of a decision of the board of zoning appeals:            (i)    a person aggrieved by the decision; or            (ii)    a party to the proceeding before the board of zoning appeals.        (2)    The judicial review shall be in accordance with Title 7, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules.    (c)    Any party to the proceeding in the circuit court aggrieved by the decision of the circuit court may appeal to the Court of Special Appeals in the same manner provided for civil cases.    (d)    (1)    If a development rights and responsibilities agreement was entered into before July 1, 2016, a person aggrieved by an amendment to the agreement:            (i)    may not file an administrative appeal; and            (ii)    may seek direct judicial review of the agreement in circuit court by filing a request with the circuit court of the county.        (2)    The judicial review shall be in accordance with Title 7, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules.        (3)    Under this subsection, a party to the proceeding in the circuit court that is aggrieved by the decision of the circuit court may appeal to the Court of Special Appeals and thereafter may petition the Court of Appeals for a writ of certiorari in the manner that is provided for civil cases.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Howard County|Section 9-1301 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies to Howard County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Howard County|Section 9-1302 - Enforcement of Zoning Regulations

    (a)    In addition to the jurisdiction granted in Title 11 of this article, the county council may provide by local law for an administrative proceeding to enforce its zoning regulations.    (b)    The local law may include the authority to impose civil fines and penalties and to create liens and assess costs for zoning violations.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 16 - St. Mary's County|Section 9-1601 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies to St. Mary’s County.§9–1602    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, land or buildings may not be used for chemical or catalytic manufacturing, chemical fabrication, gasoline processing, or refining of petroleum or petroleum products.    (b)    Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to land or buildings used:        (1)    on or before July 23, 1974, for chemical or catalytic manufacturing, chemical fabrication, gasoline fabrication, gasoline processing, or refining of petroleum or petroleum products; or        (2)    on or after July 1, 1980, for manufacturing alcohol fuel.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 16 - St. Mary's County|Section 9-1603 - Racetrack Hours of Operation

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any land or building used for races or speed contests involving automobiles or other vehicles, as defined in § 11–176 of the Transportation Article, shall cease operation:        (1)    by 12:30 a.m.; or        (2)    if a race or speed contest is in progress at 12:30 a.m., within 30 minutes after the conclusion of that race or speed contest.    (b)    The required closing time for land or buildings under subsection (a) of this section does not apply to areas used for the operation of concessions or to a passage used as an entrance to or exit from the concession areas.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 16 - St. Mary's County|Section 9-1604 - Tenure of Board of Appeals Members

    (a)    Notwithstanding § 4–302 of this article, the members of the board of appeals may be appointed to terms of 1 to 3 years.    (b)    The terms of the members of the board of appeals shall be staggered.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 16 - St. Mary's County|Section 9-1605 - Sale of Industrial Property by Use of Unapproved Plat of Subdivision

    Section 5–301 of this article does not apply to the sale or negotiation for sale of industrial property.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 16 - St. Mary's County|Section 9-1606 - Subdivision Regulations -- Exemption

    A property deeded before January 1, 1994, and improved with a residence before January 1, 2007, is exempt from the subdivision regulations adopted by the county under Title 5 of this article for purposes of constructing additions to the residence or accessory buildings.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 18 - Talbot County|Section 9-1801 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies to Talbot County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 18 - Talbot County|Section 9-1802 - Enforcement of Zoning Violations

    (a)    In addition to the jurisdiction granted in Title 11 of this article, the legislative body of Talbot County may provide by local law for an administrative proceeding to enforce its zoning regulations.    (b)    The local law may include the authority to impose civil fines and penalties for zoning violations.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 19 - Washington County|Section 9-1901 - Scope of Subtitle

    Except for land within a municipal corporation, this subtitle applies to Washington County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-1902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 19 - Washington County|Section 9-1902 - Adequate Public Facilities Law

    (a)    In this section, “public facilities” means schools, roads, water, wastewater, and stormwater management facilities, and other infrastructure supported by the federal, State, or local government for public purposes.    (b)    In addition to the authority granted in Title 7, Subtitle 1 of this article, the county commissioners may provide by local law for the provision and financing of adequate public facilities concurrently with the need for those facilities.    (c)    The local law may include the authority for the county commissioners to:        (1)    determine the functional or design capacity of public facilities;        (2)    establish standards for determining the adequacy of public facilities;        (3)    determine school capacity standards;        (4)    determine the student yield factors for schools at various levels;        (5)    establish categories of developments that will be exempt from the application of the local law;        (6)    establish formulas for measuring available capacity of public facilities;        (7)    determine the adequacy of public facilities in areas affected by new developments in the development plan review process;        (8)    enter into agreements with developers providing for the payment of monetary compensation to address inadequacies in public facilities caused by proposed developments as a part of the development plan approval process;        (9)    determine the value of in–kind contributions of equivalent value such as real estate;        (10)    require forfeiture of contributions 3 years after final plat approval;        (11)    establish an appeal process for decisions made under the local law;        (12)    limit the number of building permits in any school district; and        (13)    limit the number of residential building lots approved for development on an annual basis.    (d)    The local law may authorize the county commissioners to impose civil fines and penalties for any violation of the local law.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-2101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 21 - Worcester County|Section 9-2101 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies to Worcester County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-2102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 21 - Worcester County|Section 9-2102 - Conditional Zoning Authority

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other law, on the zoning or rezoning of land, the county commissioners may impose appropriate restrictions or conditions to preserve or improve the general character and design of:        (1)    the land and improvements being zoned or rezoned; or        (2)    the surrounding land and improvements.    (b)    On the zoning or rezoning of land, the county commissioners may retain the power to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping, or other improvements or alterations made on the land to assure conformity with the purposes of this division and the county zoning law.    (c)    The county commissioners may exercise the power granted under this section only if the county commissioners adopt a local law that includes:        (1)    enforcement procedures; and        (2)    requirements for adequate notice of public hearings and conditions sought to be imposed.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  9-2103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 9 - Single-County Provisions|Subtitle 21 - Worcester County|Section 9-2103 - Zoning Application Requirements

    Notwithstanding any other provision of this division or of the local laws of the county, an application for zoning classification or reclassification shall contain the following information:        (1)    if the applicant is a corporation, the names and residences of the officers, directors, and all stockholders owning more than 20% of the capital stock of the corporation;        (2)    if the applicant is a general or limited partnership, the names and residences of all partners who own more than 20% of the interest of the partnership;        (3)    if the applicant is an individual, the applicant’s name and residence; or        (4)    if the applicant is a joint venture, unincorporated association, real estate investment trust, or other business trust or statutory trust, the names and residences of all persons holding an interest of more than 20% in the joint venture, unincorporated association, real estate investment trust, or other business trust or statutory trust.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  10-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 10 - Baltimore City Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 10-101 - "Board" Defined

    In this title, “Board” means the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  10-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 10 - Baltimore City Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 10-102 - Conflict With Other Laws

    (a)    A regulation adopted under this title that conflicts with any statute, local law, or other regulation shall govern if the regulation adopted under this title:        (1)    requires a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces;        (2)    requires a lower height of buildings;        (3)    requires a reduced number of stories;        (4)    requires a greater percentage of lot left unoccupied; or        (5)    imposes a more restrictive standard.    (b)    A statute, local law, or other regulation that conflicts with a regulation adopted under this title shall govern if the statute, local law, or other regulation:        (1)    requires a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces;        (2)    requires a lower height of buildings;        (3)    requires a reduced number of stories;        (4)    requires a greater percentage of lot left unoccupied; or        (5)    imposes a more restrictive standard.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  10-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 10 - Baltimore City Zoning|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 10-103 - Limited Application of Division

    (a)    Except as provided in this section, this division does not apply to Baltimore City.    (b)    The following provisions of this division apply to Baltimore City:        (1)    this title;        (2)    § 1–101(m) (Definitions – “Priority funding area”);        (3)    § 1–101(o) (Definitions – “Sensitive area”);        (4)    § 1–201 (Visions);        (5)    § 1–206 (Required education);        (6)    § 1–207 (Annual report – In general);        (7)    § 1–208 (Annual report – Measures and indicators);        (8)    Title 1, Subtitle 3 (Consistency);        (9)    Title 1, Subtitle 4, Parts II and III (Home Rule Counties – Comprehensive Plans; Implementation);        (10)    § 4–104(b) (Limitations – Bicycle parking);        (11)    § 4–205 (Administrative adjustments);        (12)    § 4–207 (Exceptions – Maryland Accessibility Code);        (13)    § 4–210 (Permits and variances – Solar panels);        (14)    § 4–211 (Change in zoning classification – Energy generating systems);        (15)    § 5–102(d) (Subdivision regulations – Burial sites);        (16)    Title 7, Subtitle 1 (Development Mechanisms);        (17)    Title 7, Subtitle 2 (Transfer of Development Rights);        (18)    Title 7, Subtitle 3 (Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements);        (19)    Title 7, Subtitle 4 (Inclusionary Zoning); and        (20)    Title 11, Subtitle 2 (Civil Penalty).
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  10-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 10 - Baltimore City Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Powers|Section 10-201 - Statement of Policy

    (a)    It is the policy of the State that:        (1)    the orderly development and use of land and structures requires comprehensive regulation through the implementation of planning and zoning controls; and        (2)    planning and zoning controls shall be implemented by local government.    (b)    To achieve the public purposes of this regulatory scheme, the General Assembly recognizes that local government action will limit free business enterprise and competition by owners and users of property through the planning and zoning controls set forth in this title and elsewhere in the public general and public local laws.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  10-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 10 - Baltimore City Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Powers|Section 10-202 - General Powers

    To promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may regulate:        (1)    the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures;        (2)    the percentage of a lot that may be occupied;        (3)    off–street parking;        (4)    the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces;        (5)    population density; and        (6)    the location and use of buildings, signs, structures, and land.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  10-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 10 - Baltimore City Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Powers|Section 10-203 - Limitations

    The powers granted to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City under this title do not:        (1)    grant to the Mayor and City Council powers in any substantive area not otherwise granted to the Mayor and City Council by any other public general or public local law;        (2)    restrict the Mayor and City Council from exercising any power granted to the Mayor and City Council by any other public general or public local law or otherwise;        (3)    authorize the Mayor and City Council or the officers of Baltimore City to engage in any activity that is beyond their power under any other public general law or public local law or otherwise; or        (4)    preempt or supersede the regulatory authority of any unit of the State under any public general law.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  10-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 10 - Baltimore City Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Powers|Section 10-204 - Historic and Landmark Zoning and Preservation

    (a)    To preserve structures and landmarks of historic and architectural value as a public purpose of the State, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may enact laws for historic and landmark zoning and preservation.    (b)    This section does not restrict any charter power or other power of Baltimore City.