Maryland

§1–101. (a) In this division the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Adaptive reuse” m…

§1–201. (a) (1) The planning principles under subsection (b) of this section are collectively intend…

§1–202. (a) A regulation adopted under this division that conflicts with any statute, local law, or …

§1–203. Except as otherwise provided in this division, any law or ordinance that is inconsistent wit…

§1–204. (a) Other public general laws that may affect land use in a local jurisdiction under this di…

§1–205. The requirement or authorization for a local jurisdiction to enact a local law to implement …

§1–206. (a) (1) In this subsection, “planning commission” includes a planning commission or board es…

§1–207. (a) In this section, “planning commission” includes a planning commission or board establish…

§1–208. (a) In this section, “National Center” means the National Center for Smart Growth Research a…

§1–301. In this subtitle, “action” means: (1) the adoption of a local law or regulation concerning: …

§1–302. This subtitle applies to: (1) a special exception under § 1–101(p) of this title (Definition…

§1–303. Except as provided in § 1–304 of this subtitle, when a provision in a statute listed under §…

§1–304. (a) This section applies to plan implementation and review under § 1–301(1)(ii) of this subt…

§1–401. (a) Except as provided in this section, this division does not apply to charter counties. (b…

§1–402. (a) In addition to the powers the county may have had under this division before adopting co…

§1–403. (a) This section applies in code counties only in the Southern Maryland class, as establishe…

§1–405. A charter county shall enact, adopt, amend, and execute a plan in accordance with this part …

§1–406. (a) (1) The planning commission for a charter county shall include in the comprehensive or g…

§1–407. (a) The development regulations element shall include the planning commission’s recommendati…

§1–407.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Affirmativel…

§1–408. (a) (1) A sensitive areas element shall include the goals, objectives, principles, policies,…

§1–409. (a) The transportation element may include all types of: (1) airways; (2) highways or street…

§1–410. (a) Considering available data provided by the Department of the Environment, the water reso…

§1–411. (a) The mineral resources element shall identify: (1) undeveloped land that should be kept i…

§1–412. (a) This section applies only to a charter county or a code county that was required before …

§1–414. In addition to the requirements for the plan under Part II of this subtitle, a planning comm…

§1–415. (a) The planning commission of a charter county or code county shall implement the visions s…

§1–416. (a) At least once every 10 years, each planning commission shall review the comprehensive pl…

§1–417. (a) At least once every 10 years, which corresponds to the comprehensive plan revision proce…

§1–418. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a charter county shall include in its compreh…

§1–501. In this subtitle, “planning board”: (1) means a planning board established under this articl…

§1–502. On or before December 31, 2012, a local jurisdiction may adopt the mapped growth tiers in ac…

§1–503. Before adoption of the growth tiers, a local jurisdiction may submit the proposed tiers and …

§1–504. After adoption of the growth tiers, the local jurisdiction shall provide to the Department o…

§1–505. The Department of Planning may comment on the growth tiers adopted by the local jurisdiction…

§1–506. (a) Subject to subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a local jurisdiction that choo…

§1–507. (a) If the Department of Planning comments under § 1–505 of this subtitle on any of the tier…

§1–508. (a) The growth tiers adopted by a local jurisdiction shall meet the following criteria: (1) …

§1–509. (a) A local jurisdiction that adopts growth tiers shall incorporate the tiers into the compr…

§2–101. A local jurisdiction may establish by local law a planning commission with the powers and du…

§2–102. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this division, a planning commission established und…

§2–103. (a) (1) From among its appointed members, a planning commission shall elect a chair. (2) (i)…

§2–104. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a planning commission shall …

§2–105. (a) (1) A planning commission shall have the powers necessary to enable the commission to fu…

§3–101. (a) A local jurisdiction shall enact, adopt, amend, and execute a plan in accordance with th…

§3–102. (a) (1) The planning commission for a local jurisdiction shall include in the comprehensive …

§3–103. (a) The development regulations element shall include the planning commission’s recommendati…

§3–104. (a) (1) A sensitive areas element shall include the goals, objectives, principles, policies,…

§3–105. (a) The transportation element may include all types of: (1) airways; (2) highways or street…

§3–106. (a) Considering available data provided by the Department of the Environment, the water reso…

§3–107. (a) The mineral resources element shall identify: (1) undeveloped land that should be kept i…

§3–108. (a) On a schedule that extends as far into the future as is reasonable, a community faciliti…

§3–109. The areas of critical State concern element shall include the planning commission’s recommen…

§3–110. (a) The goals and objectives element shall include a statement of goals and objectives, prin…

§3–111. (a) On a schedule that extends as far into the future as is reasonable, the land use element…

§3–112. (a) The municipal growth element shall include: (1) the municipal corporation’s: (i) future …

§3–113. (a) The planning commission of a county that is located on the tidal waters of the State sha…

§3–114. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Affirmatively …

§3–201. (a) (1) A planning commission shall prepare a plan by carefully and comprehensively surveyin…

§3–202. (a) (1) A planning commission shall: (i) make and approve a plan; and (ii) recommend the pla…

§3–203. (a) (1) When a local jurisdiction initially implements the zoning powers under this division…

§3–204. (a) Each local jurisdiction shall adopt a plan that includes: (1) the elements required unde…

§3–205. (a) This section applies only to a local jurisdiction where the legislative body has adopted…

§3–206. (a) (1) When developing a municipal growth element of the comprehensive plan, a municipal co…

§3–301. (a) At least once every 10 years, each planning commission shall review the comprehensive pl…

§3–302. To implement the plan, the planning commission shall periodically recommend to the appropria…

§3–303. (a) At least once every 10 years, which corresponds to the comprehensive plan revision proce…

§3–304. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a local jurisdiction shall include in its com…

§4–101. (a) It is the policy of the State that: (1) the orderly development and use of land and stru…

§4–102. To promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, a legislative body may …

§4–103. (a) When zoning or rezoning land under this division, a legislative body may impose any addi…

§4–104. (a) In this section, “modular dwelling” means a building assembly or system of building suba…

§4–201. (a) A legislative body may divide the local jurisdiction into districts and zones of any num…

§4–202. (a) The legislative body shall adopt zoning regulations: (1) in accordance with the plan; (2…

§4–203. (a) A legislative body shall provide for the manner in which its zoning regulations and the …

§4–204. (a) Zoning regulations and boundaries may be amended or repealed. (b) (1) If the purpose and…

§4–205. (a) A legislative body may authorize the planning director or another designee to grant an a…

§4–206. (a) By local law, a legislative body may specify in a zoning law the allowable modifications…

§4–207. (a) On application by a property owner, a legislative body may authorize how the uses allowe…

§4–208. A legislative body shall provide for exceptions to the zoning law when necessary to bring an…

§4–209. (a) A legislative body may appoint full– and part–time hearing examiners that it considers n…

§4–210. (a) In this section, “critical area” includes the areas designated as the Chesapeake Bay Cri…

§4–211. (a) In this section, “energy generating system” means an energy generating system: (1) for w…

§4–212. (a) (1) In this section, “agritourism” means an activity conducted on a farm that is offered…

§4–213. (a) (1) In this section, “alcohol production” means an activity that is: (i) carried out by …

§4–214. (a) (1) In this section, “agricultural alcohol production” means an activity that: (i) is ca…

§4–215. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Integrated veg…

§4–216. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Family child c…

§4–301. (a) A legislative body shall provide for the appointment of a board of appeals. (b) The legi…

§4–302. (a) A board of appeals consists of at least three members. (b) A member of a board of appeal…

§4–303. (a) (1) The meetings of a board of appeals shall be held at the call of the chair and at oth…

§4–304. (a) A board of appeals shall adopt rules in accordance with any local law adopted under this…

§4–305. A board of appeals may: (1) hear and decide appeals when it is alleged that there is an erro…

§4–306. (a) An appeal to the board of appeals may be filed by: (1) a person aggrieved by a decision …

§4–401. (a) Any of the following persons may file a request for judicial review of a decision of a b…

§4–402. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the circuit court shall review the…

§4–403. The circuit court may not allow an award of costs against the board of appeals unless it app…

§4–404. All issues in any proceeding under this subtitle shall be scheduled and heard before all oth…

§4–405. (a) After deciding a judicial review under this subtitle, the circuit court shall file a wri…

§4–406. (a) In addition to the judicial review provided under this subtitle, a legislative body may …

§4–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Accessory dwe…

§4–502. This subtitle applies only to the development of accessory dwelling units on land with a sin…

§4–503. (a) It is the policy of the State to promote and encourage the creation of accessory dwellin…

§4–504. (a) (1) On or before October 1, 2026, each legislative body shall adopt a local law authoriz…

§5–101. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the territorial jurisdiction of a …

§5–102. (a) Before exercising subdivision powers under §§ 5–202 and 5–203 of this title, the plannin…

§5–103. (a) Before adoption of a subdivision regulation, the legislative body shall hold a public he…

§5–104. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Community sewe…

§5–105. (a) After a planning commission begins to exercise control over subdivisions under this subt…

§5–201. (a) (1) (i) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if an applicant has complied with a…

§5–202. (a) This section applies only where a legislative body has: (1) adopted the transportation e…

§5–203. (a) A planning commission may authorize an administrative officer to approve subdivision pla…

§5–204. (a) A planning commission may provide in the subdivision regulations or practice for tentati…

§5–301. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in §§ 9–603, 9–806, 9–1004, 9–1605, and 9–1606 of this …

§5–302. (a) A clerk of the circuit court for the county in which the local jurisdiction is located m…

§5–401. (a) A legislative body may authorize judicial review by the circuit court of any matter aris…

§6–101. After adopting the transportation element of a comprehensive plan, a planning commission per…

§6–102. (a) On approval and adoption of a plat, streets located on the plat are reserved for future …

§6–103. (a) Before adopting a plat, a planning commission shall hold a public hearing on the plat. (…

§6–104. (a) After the public hearing under § 6–103 of this subtitle, the planning commission may tra…

§6–105. (a) A planning commission may negotiate for or secure from the owner of reserved land: (1) a…

§6–106. (a) At any time after the filing of a plat with the clerk of the circuit court of the county…

§6–107. The legislative body, by resolution, may abandon a reservation and certify the abandonment t…

§6–201. In this subtitle, “appellate board” means: (1) the board of appeals of a local jurisdiction …

§6–202. Except as otherwise provided in § 6–203 of this subtitle, after recording a reservation plat…

§6–203. (a) The appellate board of the local jurisdiction where a platted street is located may gran…

§6–204. (a) A public sewer or other public street utility or improvement may not be constructed in a…

§7–101. To encourage the preservation of natural resources or the provision of affordable housing an…

§7–102. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a legislative body that exercises authority gran…

§7–103. The authority granted under this subtitle is not intended to limit a local jurisdiction’s au…

§7–104. (a) In this section, “restriction” means a restriction, moratorium, or capacity limitation i…

§7–105. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c)(2) of this section, this section applies only to a …

§7–201. A legislative body that exercises authority granted by this division may establish a program…

§7–202. (a) In this section, “public facility” includes: (1) recreational facilities; (2) transporta…

§7–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Development right…

§7–302. (a) Subject to §§ 7–303 through 7–305 of this subtitle, the local governing body of a local …

§7–303. (a) A development rights and responsibilities agreement shall include: (1) a legal descripti…

§7–304. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the local laws, rules, regulations…

§7–305. (a) Before entering into an agreement, a person having a legal or equitable interest in real…

§7–306. This subtitle does not require the adoption of a local law by a local governing body or auth…

§7–401. (a) To promote the creation of housing that is affordable by individuals and families with l…

§7–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Affordable” means…

§7–502. (a) In this section, “qualified project” means a residential project that: (1) consists of n…

§7–503. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Qualified proj…

§7–504. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Controlled by”…

§7–505. A local jurisdiction may not impose any unreasonable limitation or requirements on a qualifi…

§7–506. (a) Except as otherwise provided or required by State law, a local government may not requir…

§7–507. The increased density limits under §§ 7–502 through 7–504 of this subtitle are in addition t…

§7–508. Under this subtitle, the density of a qualified project may not exceed the density otherwise…

§7–509. (a) (1) Before a qualified project is authorized to exceed the density in an area zoned for …

§8–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Appurtenance and env…

§8–102. It is a public purpose in the State to preserve sites, structures, and districts of historic…

§8–103. (a) The preservation of a designated structure under this title includes preservation of an …

§8–104. (a) The legislative body of each local jurisdiction, by local law, may regulate: (1) the con…

§8–105. For the purposes of this title, each local jurisdiction may designate boundaries for sites, …

§8–201. A local jurisdiction may create a historic district commission or a historic preservation co…

§8–202. (a) (1) A commission shall consist of at least five members. (2) A majority of the members o…

§8–203. (a) A commission shall adopt rules and regulations necessary for the conduct of its business…

§8–204. Subject to any requirements of the local jurisdiction that relate to the acceptance and use …

§8–205. (a) (1) Subject to any requirements of the local jurisdiction that relate to the acquisition…

§8–301. (a) A local jurisdiction shall adopt guidelines for rehabilitation and new construction desi…

§8–302. (a) A person shall file an application with the commission before constructing, reconstructi…

§8–303. (a) In reviewing an application, a commission shall: (1) use the guidelines adopted under § …

§8–304. (a) A commission shall strictly judge plans for sites or structures determined by research t…

§8–305. (a) A commission shall attempt, with the owner of a site or structure, to formulate an econo…

§8–306. (a) (1) A commission shall file with the building inspector of the local jurisdiction a cert…

§8–307. If a commission fails to act on a completed application within 45 days after the date when t…

§8–308. Any person aggrieved by a decision of a commission may appeal the decision in the manner pro…

§8–401. (a) (1) Each local jurisdiction in which a district is designated may enact local laws requi…

§8–501. A commission may request that the appropriate enforcement authority of the local jurisdictio…

§9–101. This subtitle applies to Allegany County.

§9–102. (a) The planning commission may consist of nine members. (b) (1) The term of a member of the…

§9–301. This subtitle applies to Baltimore County.

§9–302. (a) In addition to the jurisdiction granted in Title 11, Subtitle 2 of this article, the leg…

§9–601. This subtitle applies to Carroll County.

§9–602. (a) The county commissioners may appoint one of the members of the board of county commissio…

§9–603. If a plat is approved and recorded in accordance with this division before the transfer of t…

§9–604. (a) If the county commissioners abate a violation of a zoning law, the county commissioners …

§9–701. This subtitle applies to Cecil County.

§9–702. (a) The planning commission consists of six regular members and one alternate member. (b) (1…

§9–703. (a) (1) The board of county commissioners shall appoint a director of planning and zoning fo…

§9–704. (a) Notwithstanding § 4–302 of this article, the board of appeals consists of five regular m…

§9–801. This subtitle applies to Charles County.

§9–802. (a) (1) The planning commission consists of seven members who shall represent as many differ…

§9–803. (a) Notwithstanding § 4–302 of this article, the members of the board of appeals shall be ap…

§9–804. (a) This section applies only to an application for a special exception for: (1) an asphalt …

§9–805. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the subdivision regulations may prov…

§9–806. Section 5–301 of this article does not apply to the sale or negotiation for sale of industri…

§9–807. (a) If the county commissioners abate a violation of a zoning law, the county commissioners …

§9–1001. This subtitle applies to Frederick County.

§9–1002. Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, the governing body of Frederick Count…

§9–1003. (a) Notwithstanding § 4–302 of this article, the members of the board of appeals may be app…

§9–1004. If a plat is approved and recorded in accordance with this division before the transfer of …

§9–1005. (a) A person aggrieved by an agreement executed under Title 7, Subtitle 3 of this article m…

§9–1301. This subtitle applies to Howard County.

§9–1302. (a) In addition to the jurisdiction granted in Title 11 of this article, the county council…

§9–1601. 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 …

§9–1603. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any land or building used for rac…

§9–1604. (a) Notwithstanding § 4–302 of this article, the members of the board of appeals may be app…

§9–1605. Section 5–301 of this article does not apply to the sale or negotiation for sale of industr…

§9–1606. A property deeded before January 1, 1994, and improved with a residence before January 1, 2…

§9–1801. This subtitle applies to Talbot County.

§9–1802. (a) In addition to the jurisdiction granted in Title 11 of this article, the legislative bo…

§9–1901. Except for land within a municipal corporation, this subtitle applies to Washington County.

§9–1902. (a) In this section, “public facilities” means schools, roads, water, wastewater, and storm…

§9–2101. This subtitle applies to Worcester County.

§9–2102. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, on the zoning or rezoning of land, the county commission…

§9–2103. Notwithstanding any other provision of this division or of the local laws of the county, an…

§10–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Bo…

§10–102. (a) A regulation adopted under this title that conflicts with any statute, local law, or ot…

§10–103. (a) Except as provided in this section, this division does not apply to Baltimore City. (b)…

§10–104. (a) In this section, “Red Line” means a transit facility, regardless of mode, operating in …

§10–201. (a) It is the policy of the State that: (1) the orderly development and use of land and str…

§10–202. To promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, the Mayor and City Cou…

§10–203. The powers granted to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City under this title do not:…

§10–204. (a) To preserve structures and landmarks of historic and architectural value as a public pu…

§10–301. (a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may divide Baltimore City into districts a…

§10–302. Zoning regulations adopted by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City under this subti…

§10–303. (a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall provide for the manner in which zoni…

§10–304. (a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may amend or repeal zoning regulations and…

§10–305. (a) (1) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall refer proposed changes to the bo…

§10–306. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Community ben…

§10–401. (a) A violation of this title or a local law enacted or regulation adopted under this title…

§10–402. (a) The City Council of Baltimore City may appoint full– and part–time hearing examiners th…

§10–403. (a) With the advice and consent of the City Council, the Mayor may provide for the appointm…

§10–404. (a) The Board may: (1) hear and decide appeals when: (i) it is alleged that there was an er…

§10–405. (a) An appeal to the Board may be filed by: (1) a person aggrieved by a decision of the adm…

§10–406. (a) If five members of the Board are present, the concurring vote of at least four members …

§10–501. (a) A request for judicial review by the Circuit Court for Baltimore City may be filed by a…

§10–502. (a) (1) The Circuit Court for Baltimore City may: (i) consider the judicial review on the r…

§10–503. A judgment of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City under § 10–502 of this subtitle may be a…

§10–504. (a) In addition to the judicial review provided under § 10–501 of this subtitle, the Mayor …

§11–101. (a) A legislative body may provide by local law for the enforcement of this division and of…

§11–102. (a) A violation of this division or of a local law enacted or regulation adopted under this…

§11–103. (a) In addition to any other available remedy, a local jurisdiction may institute any appro…

§11–201. In this subtitle, “zoning official” means a county employee with the duty of enforcing the …

§11–202. (a) A legislative body of a county may provide a civil penalty for a zoning violation, whic…

§11–203. (a) A zoning official may deliver a citation to a person who has committed a civil zoning v…

§11–204. (a) A person who receives a citation may elect to stand trial for the violation by filing a…

§11–205. (a) If a person that receives a citation for a violation fails to pay the fine by the date …

§11–206. In a proceeding before the District Court, a violation shall be adjudicated in the same man…

§11–207. (a) All fines, penalties, or forfeitures collected by the District Court for zoning violati…

§11–208. The governing body of a county may authorize the county attorney to seek adjudication of a …

§11–209. A finding by the District Court of a violation under this subtitle is not a criminal convic…

§14–101. (a) In this division the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” mean…

§14–201. This division applies only in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

§14–202. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Title 20, Subtitle 7, Part I, Title 24, Subtitle 2, and…

§14–203. The requirement or authorization for a local jurisdiction to enact a local law to implement…

§15–101. (a) There is a Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission. (b) The Commission i…

§15–102. (a) (1) The Commission consists of 10 members. (2) Of the 10 members of the Commission: (i)…

§15–103. (a) (1) In Montgomery County, the County Council shall make an appointment to the Commissio…

§15–104. (a) This section applies to each commissioner appointed by the Montgomery County Council un…

§15–105. (a) (1) The Montgomery County Council may remove or discipline any commissioner appointed f…

§15–106. (a) The County Executive of Prince George’s County, with the approval of a majority of the …

§15–107. (a) The Montgomery County Council may designate a commissioner from that county to serve on…

§15–108. (a) (1) (i) Each commissioner other than the chair is entitled to an annual salary of $5,60…

§15–109. (a) (1) The Commission shall appoint an executive director, a secretary–treasurer, and a ge…

§15–110. The Commission may: (1) appoint or contract for the services of planning, engineering, lega…

§15–111. The Commission may require any officer or employee to post security in a form and amount th…

§15–112. The Commission may: (1) maintain offices in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County; a…

§15–113. (a) The Commission may: (1) exercise the powers, duties, and functions provided in this div…

§15–114. (a) The Commission shall establish an adequate comprehensive insurance program. (b) (1) The…

§15–115. (a) (1) The Commission shall prepare an annual financial report. (2) The annual financial r…

§15–116. (a) (1) The Commission shall publish each year a report describing the work of the Commissi…

§15–117. (a) The Commission shall: (1) maintain a minute or record book; and (2) record its actions …

§15–118. In the performance of the functions and duties of the Commission, any commissioner or emplo…

§15–119. Commissioners and employees of the Commission may engage in civilian defense or other defen…

§15–120. (a) This section does not prohibit a commissioner from: (1) appearing in the pursuit of the…

§15–121. (a) This section applies only: (1) to commissioners appointed from Montgomery County; and (…

§15–122. Notwithstanding the requirements of § 5–504 of the General Provisions Article, a former com…

§15–123. (a) Within the first 3 months following appointment, a commissioner from Montgomery County …

§15–201. In this subtitle, “local small business enterprise” means a business enterprise that: (1) h…

§15–202. The Commission shall adopt procurement regulations consistent with the standards and method…

§15–204. (a) The Commission’s procurement regulations may establish a local small business enterpris…

§15–205. On or before October 31 each year, the Commission shall report to the Montgomery County and…

§15–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Contract” means …

§15–302. The Commission is the representative of the State for purposes of: (1) acquiring and develo…

§15–303. (a) For the purposes of § 15–302 of this subtitle, the Commission may: (1) act in conjuncti…

§15–304. (a) Within a reasonable time after the Commission makes a request, public officials of the …

§15–305. (a) The conditions and limitations established in this section apply to contracts or amendm…

§15–401. There is an Audit Committee in the Commission.

§15–402. (a) The Audit Committee consists of five members. (b) The four voting members of the Audit …

§15–403. The Audit Committee shall select and appoint: (1) the independent certified public accounta…

§15–404. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the nonvoting member of the Audit…

§15–405. (a) The Commission shall adopt regulations to ensure that the Audit Committee operates inde…

§15–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Abuse” means…

§15–502. There is an Office of the Inspector General in the Commission.

§15–503. (a) (1) The Audit Committee of the Commission shall appoint the Inspector General. (2) (i) …

§15–504. (a) The Office shall: (1) assist the Commission by providing independent evaluation and rec…

§15–505. (a) (1) The Inspector General shall coordinate with the Audit Committee to develop a writte…

§15–506. (a) The Commission shall include in the Commission’s annual operating budget proposal the a…

§15–507. (a) (1) On request from the Inspector General, a Commission employee or official shall prom…

§15–508. (a) The Inspector General, or a staff member authorized by the Inspector General, may admin…

§16–101. In this subtitle, “board” means the merit system board of the Commission.

§16–102. (a) The Commission shall implement a merit system adopted under this subtitle. (b) The meri…

§16–103. (a) There is a merit system board of the Commission. (b) (1) The board consists of three me…

§16–104. The Commission shall set the compensation of the members of the board as authorized by the …

§16–105. After proper notice and due consideration, the Commission may remove a member of the board …

§16–106. (a) The board shall: (1) prepare and recommend a compensation plan, a classification plan, …

§16–107. The Commission may make available to the board its records, facilities, and staff and consu…

§16–108. (a) If the board determines that the testimony of a witness is appropriate for the proper c…

§16–201. (a) (1) (i) In this subsection the following words have the meanings indicated. (ii) “Confi…

§16–202. (a) The Commission shall recognize the right of an employee organization, certified under t…

§16–203. (a) After a public hearing on the appointment, the Commission shall appoint an experienced …

§16–204. (a) An employee organization that is certified or that seeks certification as an exclusive …

§16–205. (a) The labor relations administrator shall conduct an election for an exclusive representa…

§16–206. (a) If the Commission and an employee organization dispute the eligibility of an employee i…

§16–207. (a) The Commission and an employee organization certified as exclusive representative shall…

§16–208. (a) If a party to the collective bargaining considers a bargaining proposal to violate the …

§16–209. (a) (1) If the parties have not reached an agreement on or before December 1 on a collectiv…

§16–210. (a) A mediator may be used in the collective bargaining process whenever: (1) the Commissio…

§16–210.1. (a) During the term of a collective bargaining agreement: (1) either party may declare an…

§16–211. (a) The Commission and an employee organization certified as exclusive representative of a …

§16–212. (a) The Commission shall include in its annual proposed operating budget submitted to the c…

§16–213. (a) This subtitle and any agreement made under it may not impair the rights and responsibil…

§16–214. (a) The Commission may not: (1) interfere with, coerce, or restrain an employee in the exer…

§16–215. (a) An employee organization may not: (1) interfere with, coerce, or restrain an employee i…

§16–216. (a) Employees of the Commission shall retain the right to: (1) form, join, or assist an emp…

§16–217. (a) In this section, “strike” means the action of an employee, in concert with others, to: …

§16–218. (a) It is an unfair labor practice for the Commission or an employee organization certified…

§16–219. (a) This section applies to the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion or th…

§16–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Arbitration” mea…

§16–302. (a) The Commission shall recognize the right of an employee organization, certified under t…

§16–303. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission and the exclusive repre…

§16–304. (a) An employee organization that is certified or that seeks certification as an exclusive …

§16–305. (a) (1) A petition for an election of an exclusive representative may be submitted to the L…

§16–306. Any dispute about the eligibility of an employee in the bargaining unit shall be submitted …

§16–307. (a) The Commission and the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit shall engage in …

§16–308. (a) (1) If the parties to collective bargaining have not reached an agreement on or before …

§16–309. (a) The Commission and the exclusive representative shall execute a collective bargaining a…

§16–310. (a) (1) The economic provisions of a final collective bargaining agreement are subject to f…

§16–311. (a) This subtitle and any collective bargaining agreement made under it may not impair the …

§16–312. (a) The Commission, its agents, or its representatives may not: (1) interfere with, intimid…

§16–313. An employee or an employee organization or its agents or representatives may not: (1) inter…

§16–314. (a) Employees may: (1) form, join, or assist an employee organization; (2) bargain collecti…

§16–315. (a) Employees may not engage in a strike. (b) If a strike occurs, a court of competent juri…

§16–316. (a) This subtitle does not preclude the Commission from entering into a collective bargaini…

§16–317. (a) Any charge that the Commission, an employee, or an employee organization has engaged in…

§16–318. If the expression does not contain a threat of reprisal or force, a promise of benefit, or …

§16–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Adversely af…

§16–402. (a) This subtitle applies to a service contract that: (1) the Commission solicits as a mana…

§16–403. Before the Commission solicits a service contract under this subtitle, the secretary–treasu…

§16–404. (a) The secretary–treasurer may not certify that the Commission complied with the requireme…

§16–405. (a) The Commission shall provide at least 60 days’ advance notice, and maintain at all time…

§16–406. The certified representative of an adversely affected employee of the Commission may submit…

§16–407. (a) If the Commission fails to comply with this subtitle and an employee of the Commission …

§16–501. In this subtitle, “full–time park employee” means an individual employed by the county Park…

§16–502. This subtitle applies only in Prince George’s County.

§16–503. The county planning board shall designate a director to coordinate its county recreation pr…

§16–504. The county planning board shall employ full–time park employees and part–time employees as …

§16–505. (a) The county planning board shall employ full–time park employees under the Commission’s …

§16–506. (a) The county planning board may employ part–time or temporary employees for a period of t…

§16–507. (a) Employees employed by the recreation department on July 1, 1970, who are employed under…

§16–508. The county planning board may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

§17–101. (a) The Commission may acquire property for the purposes stated in subsection (b) of this s…

§17–102. (a) This section is for the purpose of preserving and enhancing the scenic beauty of Rock C…

§17–103. (a) To finance wholly or partly the acquisition of property under § 17–101(b) of this subti…

§17–104. (a) Title to lands acquired under § 1(a) of the Capper–Cramton Act, Public Law 71–284, 46 S…

§17–105. (a) The Commission may acquire land for the purposes stated in § 17–213 of this title and T…

§17–108. (a) Whenever the Commission considers it necessary to acquire any property for a purpose st…

§17–109. The Commission shall condemn property using the procedures for condemnation of land by a pu…

§17–110. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, at any time after 10 days after the return a…

§17–113. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Business” means …

§17–114. (a) In this section, “average annual net earnings”: (1) means one–half of any net earnings …

§17–115. (a) In addition to any other authorized payment, the Commission shall make an additional re…

§17–116. (a) Whenever the acquisition of real property for a program or project the Commission under…

§17–117. (a) The Commission may establish regulations and procedures necessary to ensure that: (1) r…

§17–118. Payment received under this part may not be considered as income for the purposes of Title …

§17–201. (a) The State or the Commission, as appropriate, shall hold any land acquired under this di…

§17–202. (a) This division does not limit the police power of the State, either county, or any munic…

§17–203. (a) All property acquired by the Commission for any purpose specified in this subtitle and …

§17–204. (a) (1) The Commission may lease to any responsible person any land in the metropolitan dis…

§17–205. The Commission may transfer any land that it holds under this title and determines not to b…

§17–206. (a) The Commission: (1) may sell or otherwise dispose of any playground or recreational fac…

§17–207. (a) The Commission may adopt regulations for the use of any property under its jurisdiction…

§17–208. (a) (1) A violation of a regulation under § 17–207 of this subtitle is a Commission infract…

§17–209. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Animal” means…

§17–210. (a) If a park police officer apprehends a person for violating any law punishable as a misd…

§17–211. The Commission may assign living quarters in a house or building in its jurisdiction to a p…

§17–212. (a) The Commission may: (1) except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, name and …

§17–213. (a) (1) If in the Commission’s judgment it is necessary to provide for flood control in the…

§17–214. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “High performa…

§17–301. The Commission may appoint park police officers as necessary to provide protection for the …

§17–302. (a) The park police: (1) possess all the powers and authority vested by existing law in the…

§17–303. (a) The park police have concurrent general police jurisdiction with the Montgomery County …

§17–304. The Montgomery County and Prince George’s County police have the same general police jurisd…

§17–305. (a) (1) In Prince George’s County, the county planning board may appoint a deputy chief of …

§17–401. The Commission may not acquire new land or use land already held by the Commission for the …

§17–402. (a) The Commission has acquired title to the entire parcel of property known as Glenn Dale …

§17–403. (a) (1) The Commission has received property as a gift under the last will of Violet Blair …

§18–101. The public general laws governing the preparation and filing of budgets by State units do n…

§18–102. The Commission shall prepare annual capital and operating budgets for each fiscal year begi…

§18–103. The budgets shall contain: (1) separately for each county for which items are allocable and…

§18–104. The Commission shall submit the proposed budgets on or before January 15 of each year to th…

§18–105. (a) In Montgomery County, the County Executive shall submit the proposed budgets to the Cou…

§18–106. (a) After public notice, each county council shall hold a public hearing on the Commission’…

§18–107. (a) Within 3 calendar days after approval of the budgets, each county council shall submit …

§18–108. (a) After adoption of the budgets by the county councils, the budgets may be amended by res…

§18–109. (a) Unless approved by either or both county councils, as applicable, after receiving recom…

§18–112. The Commission shall prepare and submit a 6–year capital improvements program: (1) before N…

§18–113. The capital improvements program shall: (1) include a statement of the objectives of the ca…

§18–114. In Montgomery County, the County Executive shall submit recommendations with respect to the…

§18–115. (a) On or before adoption of its annual budget and appropriations resolution, each county g…

§18–116. In Montgomery County, the County Council may amend an approved 6–year capital improvements …

§18–117. (a) The Commission’s capital budget for each fiscal year may include only projects that ful…

§18–201. In this subtitle, “bond” means a bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness issued under…

§18–202. A requirement for signature under this subtitle may be satisfied by manual or facsimile sig…

§18–203. (a) The Commission may issue and sell bonds in amounts necessary for the purposes under sub…

§18–204. (a) The bonds shall be issued on the full faith and credit of the Commission and the county…

§18–205. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, if the proceeds of a bond issue are…

§18–206. (a) (1) To accomplish the purposes under § 18–203(b) of this subtitle, the Commission may i…

§18–207. (a) If any bonds are issued under this title subject to redemption or repurchase, the Commi…

§18–208. (a) (1) The Commission may borrow money to meet its expenses, including debt service for an…

§18–209. (a) The revenues derived from the collection of the taxes authorized under this title shall…

§18–210. The principal amount of bonds issued under this title, the interest on the bonds, transfer …

§18–211. The sale of the bonds under this title is exempt from §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of the Local Gov…

§18–301. Any provision of this subtitle or this division that provides that a tax imposed for the Co…

§18–302. The taxes imposed under this subtitle shall be imposed on property assessed for the purpose…

§18–303. Notwithstanding any provision of charter or law, the taxes authorized under this subtitle a…

§18–304. (a) (1) The tax required under this subsection: (i) applies to property in the metropolitan…

§18–305. (a) Whenever bonds that the Commission issues under Subtitle 2 of this title for acquisitio…

§18–306. (a) The tax required under this section applies to property in Prince George’s County. (b) …

§18–307. (a) The tax required under this section applies to property in the regional district in Mon…

§18–308. (a) (1) The Montgomery County Council shall impose against all of the property assessed for…

§18–309. (a) (1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may enter into an agreeme…

§18–310. The Commission may not enter into an agreement with Prince George’s County to pay all or a …

§18–401. (a) In this section, “Fund” means an Advance Land Acquisition Fund. (b) There is an Advance…

§18–402. (a) The Commission may include in its annual budgets provisions for acquiring land needed f…

§18–403. (a) The Commission may acquire land in Prince George’s County that is needed for State high…

§18–404. (a) (1) On request by the Commission, Montgomery County and Prince George’s County may gran…

§18–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Payment date” me…

§18–502. It is the policy of the Commission that payment under an authorized, written procurement co…

§18–503. An amount due and payable under an authorized, written procurement contract and in accordan…

§18–504. The Commission is not liable for the payment of interest under this subtitle: (1) if a prop…

§19–101. (a) The area in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County within the boundaries specifie…

§19–102. The boundaries of the metropolitan district are the same as existed on October 1, 2012, wit…

§20–101. (a) There is a Maryland–Washington Regional District. (b) The regional district consists of…

§20–201. The commissioners from each county are designated as the Montgomery County Planning Board o…

§20–202. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county planning board: (i) is respon…

§20–203. (a) The regional functions within the jurisdiction of the Commission include: (1) preparati…

§20–204. (a) Each county planning board shall have administrative control and jurisdiction over pers…

§20–205. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, this subtitle may not be…

§20–206. The expenses of operating each county planning board shall be paid from the proceeds of the…

§20–207. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, functions not specifically allocated in this…

§20–208. (a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this division, money may be included in the Commiss…

§20–209. In Montgomery County, to the extent authorized by local law, the Montgomery County Planning…

§20–210. The chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board may not engage in any other full–time emp…

§20–301. Subject to §§ 20–303 and 20–304 of this subtitle, a public board, public body, or public of…

§20–302. (a) The Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over mandatory referrals made under this part…

§20–303. (a) If the Commission disapproves a referral submitted under § 20–301 of this subtitle, the…

§20–304. (a) In this section, “complete submission” means an explanatory narrative accompanied by en…

§20–305. (a) After appropriate public hearings, the Commission shall adopt uniform standards of revi…

§20–308. On the request of the board of trustees of Montgomery Community College, and in accordance …

§20–401. (a) The Commission may establish grades for all roads in the regional district. (b) In Mont…

§20–501. This part applies only in the regional district.

§20–502. (a) (1) A person may not construct or alter structurally a building or other structure in t…

§20–503. (a) By zoning law, a district council may provide for: (1) the issuance of use and occupanc…

§20–504. (a) A permit to construct a building or structure in a subdivision may not be issued unless…

§20–507. This part applies only in the portion of the regional district located in Montgomery County…

§20–508. A permit for the construction of a building or structure may be issued only if: (1) adequat…

§20–509. (a) Subject to subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, by local law, the legislative…

§20–512. This part applies only in the portion of the regional district in Prince George’s County.

§20–513. (a) (1) (i) The County Council may provide for the issuance of permits for the construction…

§20–514. (a) The county board of education shall comply with all building regulations the County Cou…

§20–515. The county or a unit of the county responsible for issuing grading permits shall place cond…

§20–516. When an administrative official issues a use and occupancy permit that under the applicable…

§20–519. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County unit” include…

§20–520. This part applies only in Prince George’s County.

§20–521. The purpose of this part is to encourage environmentally responsible urban renewal and revi…

§20–522. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, within 90 days after rec…

§20–523. A qualifying redevelopment project shall incorporate environmentally responsible design ele…

§20–526. (a) (1) In Montgomery County, it is a misdemeanor to: (i) construct, alter structurally, or…

§20–601. This subtitle applies only in Prince George’s County.

§20–602. Subject to this subtitle and any local law adopted by the County Council under this subtitl…

§20–603. (a) (1) A proposal for annexation of an area to the regional district shall be initiated by…

§20–604. (a) On verifying that the requirements of § 20–603 of this subtitle have been complied with…

§20–605. (a) (1) The County Council shall give public notice of a hearing on the local law introduce…

§20–606. (a) After the public hearing on the local law, the County Council may enact the local law i…

§20–607. (a) A written petition for a referendum on the local law may be filed during the 45 days fo…

§20–701. In this part, “prior established municipal corporation”: (1) means a municipal corporation …

§20–702. This part applies only in Montgomery County.

§20–703. (a) Except as provided by agreement under § 20–704 of this subtitle, the Commission, county…

§20–704. (a) The Commission or the county planning board may enter into an agreement with a prior es…

§20–705. (a) The Commission or the county planning board may submit recommendations to any prior est…

§20–706. A municipal corporation in the regional district that is not a prior established municipal …

§20–709. A municipal corporation in Prince George’s County that is in the regional district may not …

§21–101. (a) This section applies to: (1) the making of the appropriate general plan; (2) any part, …

§21–102. (a) It is the policy of the State that: (1) the orderly development and use of land and str…

§21–103. (a) At the direction of the appropriate district council, the Commission shall initiate and…

§21–104. (a) The general plan and any amendment to the general plan shall contain: (1) the Commissio…

§21–105. (a) The appropriate district council shall carry out the requirements of this section: (1) …

§21–106. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may adopt, and the appropriat…

§21–107. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and Subtitle 2 of this title, the Commission …

§21–201. (a) This subtitle is intended to vest control over planning procedures in the district coun…

§21–202. (a) (1) The Commission may initiate a plan or part of a plan with the concurrence of the di…

§21–203. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission shall adopt …

§21–204. (a) In preparing and making a plan and in exercising the zoning, planning, subdivision cont…

§21–207. This part applies in Montgomery County.

§21–208. (a) (1) After a public hearing, the district council shall establish by local law or subseq…

§21–209. (a) Notwithstanding § 21–208 of this subtitle, when the Commission initiates a master plan …

§21–210. On completion of a master plan or master plan amendment, the county planning board shall tr…

§21–211. Within 60 days after the transmission of a copy of a master plan or master plan amendment t…

§21–212. (a) Within 180 days after the receipt of the County Executive’s comments, recommendations, …

§21–215. This part applies in Prince George’s County.

§21–216. (a) (1) After a public hearing, the district council shall establish by local law or subseq…

§21–217. (a) The procedures established in § 21–216 of this subtitle shall include review of prelimi…

§22–101. (a) The County Council of Montgomery County is the district council for that portion of the…

§22–102. Sitting together as a joint body, the district council for Montgomery County and the distri…

§22–103. The bi–county district council may not adopt a local law except by affirmative vote of: (1)…

§22–104. (a) The Montgomery County district council or the Prince George’s County district council, …

§22–105. (a) A district council may establish a program for the transfer of development rights. (b) …

§22–106. (a) This section applies to property of: (1) a landowner; (2) the holder of an easement or …

§22–107. (a) (1) This section applies only in Montgomery County. (2) The requirements of this sectio…

§22–108. (a) The purposes of this section are to: (1) protect the historical, archaeological, archit…

§22–111. (a) This section does not authorize the validation, ratification, or legalization of any vi…

§22–112. (a) This section applies to any official or body authorized to issue a license or permit. (…

§22–113. A person may continue, and appropriate licenses may be issued to the person for, a lawful n…

§22–114. A lawful nonconforming use that existed on the effective date of a zoning law enacted by Mo…

§22–115. To carry out §§ 22–112 through 22–114 of this subtitle, the Commission shall supply a copy …

§22–116. (a) A license or permit issued in violation of any provision of §§ 22–112 through 22–115 of…

§22–119. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, within the regiona…

§22–120. Within the regional district, any power granted to a planning commission or board of appeal…

§22–123. Other than a provision applicable to Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, or all char…

§22–201. (a) A district council may divide the portion of the regional district located within its c…

§22–202. (a) This section applies to any zoning law that imposes a more restrictive height limitatio…

§22–203. A municipal corporation in Prince George’s County shall have concurrent authority in its bo…

§22–206. (a) A district council may amend its zoning laws, including any maps: (1) in accordance wit…

§22–207. (a) Before a district council may amend the zoning law by changing the zoning classificatio…

§22–208. (a) Before a map amendment is approved, it shall be submitted to the appropriate county pla…

§22–209. (a) This section applies to applications filed for amendments to zoning classifications in …

§22–210. (a) This section applies only in Prince George’s County. (b) The district council shall req…

§22–213. This part applies only in Prince George’s County.

§22–214. (a) In approving any zoning map amendment, the district council may consider and adopt any …

§22–215. (a) (1) An authorized reporter shall make a record of all hearings on petitions for zoning …

§22–216. (a) In this section, “custodian” means the custodian of the records of a zoning map amendme…

§22–301. (a) (1) A district council may adopt zoning laws that authorize the board of appeals, the d…

§22–304. This part applies only in Montgomery County.

§22–305. (a) (1) The district council may adopt zoning laws that provide that the affirmative vote o…

§22–308. This part applies only in Prince George’s County.

§22–309. (a) There is a board of appeals in Prince George’s County. (b) (1) The County Council of Pr…

§22–310. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the district council shall provid…

§22–311. (a) Appeals to the board of appeals may be taken by any person aggrieved by: (1) the grant …

§22–401. This part applies only in Montgomery County.

§22–402. (a) (1) Judicial review of a final action of the district council on an application for an …

§22–403. (a) (1) Notwithstanding § 10–305 of the Local Government Article, judicial review of a deci…

§22–406. This part applies only in Prince George’s County.

§22–407. (a) (1) Judicial review of any final decision of the district council, including an individ…

§22–408. (a) (1) Any party to a proceeding before the board of appeals aggrieved by the decision of …

§23–101. This title does not apply to a good–faith division or partition of exclusively agricultural…

§23–102. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a subdivision plat of land in…

§23–103. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in connection with the approval o…

§23–104. (a) (1) In exercising the subdivision powers under §§ 23–102 and 23–103 of this subtitle, t…

§23–105. (a) Before the Commission or the governing body of Montgomery County or Prince George’s Cou…

§23–106. (a) In addition to any other authority granted by this division, the County Council of Mont…

§23–107. (a) The applicable county planning board shall require a plat of any land reserved for publ…

§23–108. The subdivision regulations in force before April 28, 1959, within the respective portions …

§23–201. (a) (1) The appropriate county planning board shall approve or disapprove a subdivision pla…

§23–202. (a) This section applies only in Montgomery County. (b) (1) The subdivision regulations sha…

§23–203. The county planning board may provide in the subdivision regulations for: (1) a preapplicat…

§23–204. (a) This section applies only in Montgomery County. (b) The subdivision regulations may: (1…

§23–205. (a) This section applies only in Prince George’s County. (b) (1) The county planning board …

§23–206. In Prince George’s County, the subdivision regulations may provide for: (1) the classificat…

§23–207. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the subdivision regulations may provide for …

§23–301. (a) (1) An owner or agent of an owner of land located in a subdivision may not transfer or …

§23–302. (a) (1) The clerk of the circuit court of Montgomery County or Prince George’s County may n…

§23–401. (a) (1) Within 30 days after the county planning board takes final action on an application…

§23–501. (a) The county planning board or the governing body of the appropriate county may institute…

§23–504. This part applies only in Montgomery County.

§23–505. (a) In addition to all other remedies provided by law, the district council may authorize t…

§23–506. (a) (1) The district council may provide that the county planning board may enforce the imp…

§24–101. This title applies only in Montgomery County.

§24–201. (a) The Town of Kensington has concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the county zoning laws wi…

§24–202. (a) The City of Takoma Park has concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the county zoning laws w…

§24–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agreement” means…

§24–302. This subtitle does not: (1) require the district council to adopt a local law; or (2) autho…

§24–303. (a) In accordance with this section, the district council may adopt local laws that establi…

§24–304. (a) (1) Before entering into an agreement, a person having a legal or equitable interest in…

§24–305. (a) An agreement shall include: (1) a legal description of the real property subject to the…

§24–306. (a) Except as otherwise provided in the agreement under § 24–305(a)(3) of this subtitle or …

§24–307. During the term of an agreement: (1) development may occur in accordance with the law and r…

§24–308. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the parties to an agreement may a…

§24–309. (a) The parties to an agreement may terminate the agreement by mutual consent. (b) (1) Exce…

§24–310. (a) (1) An agreement shall be recorded in the land records of Montgomery County. (2) If an …

§24–311. (a) Unless terminated under § 24–309 of this subtitle, an agreement may be enforced by the …

§25–101. This title applies only in Prince George’s County.

§25–201. Notwithstanding any other State law, in its rules and procedures the district council may a…

§25–202. (a) The People’s Zoning Counsel or any party of record may request the continuance of a hea…

§25–203. (a) All witnesses appearing in a hearing before the district council are subject to cross–e…

§25–204. A contested application for a map amendment or special exception may not be granted or deni…

§25–205. The record of every district council hearing on a map amendment or special exception shall …

§25–206. If the People’s Zoning Counsel has a reasonable belief that a final action on an applicatio…

§25–207. (a) In this section, “date of disapproval” means: (1) the date of the decision of the distr…

§25–208. The district council may not approve a special exception to construct or operate a rubble l…

§25–209. (a) The Commission shall prepare a report in accordance with this section before a zoning h…

§25–210. (a) (1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the district council may review a final …

§25–211. If the United States Department of Agriculture sells any portion of the property known as t…

§25–212. In Prince George’s County, a person may make a request to the district council for the revi…

§25–213. In Prince George’s County, when the district council is hearing a zoning matter that has be…

§25–301. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the district council may provide that the…

§25–302. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any party of record to an act…

§25–303. (a) This section applies to land in a municipal corporation that is in the regional distric…

§25–401. The county, by local law, may provide for: (1) the revitalization and redevelopment activit…

§25–402. A local law enacted under this subtitle may not impair or abrogate: (1) any right, includin…

§25–403. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Business impr…

§25–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agreement” means…

§25–502. A developer or developer’s representative may petition the County Executive to request that…

§25–503. (a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, the County Executive may: (1) …

§25–504. (a) The district council may: (1) establish procedures and requirements for the considerati…

§25–505. An agreement executed by the County Executive takes effect without any further action by th…

§25–506. (a) An agreement shall include: (1) a description of the real property subject to the agree…

§25–507. (a) Except as otherwise provided in the agreement or extended by amendment under § 25–509 o…

§25–508. The laws, rules, regulations, and policies in force at the time the parties execute an agre…

§25–509. The parties to an agreement may amend the agreement by mutual consent if the district counc…

§25–510. (a) The parties to an agreement may terminate the agreement by mutual consent. (b) If the C…

§25–511. (a) (1) An agreement shall be recorded in the land records of Prince George’s County. (2) I…

§25–512. (a) Unless terminated under § 25–510 of this subtitle, an agreement may be enforced by the …

§25–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agricultural pro…

§25–602. (a) There is a Prince George’s County Agricultural Preservation Easement Program. (b) The p…

§25–603. The District shall administer the Program in accordance with regulations that the county pl…

§25–604. (a) The County Council may enact local laws to provide for: (1) agricultural preservation, …

§25–605. (a) The county planning board and the District shall adopt regulations to carry out this su…

§25–606. (a) There is a Prince George’s County Agricultural Preservation Easement Fund. (b) The coun…

§25–607. (a) The county planning board may purchase an easement on agricultural property in the coun…

§25–608. (a) When an agricultural preservation easement is purchased in accordance with this subtitl…

§25–609. Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article does not apply to this subtitle.

§25–701. The county shall cooperate or contract with the United States in any matter relating to any…

§25–702. (a) Before the county enters into any contract or agreement with the United States and befo…

§25–703. (a) Except for costs borne by the United States or the State Highway Administration, the co…

§25–704. The Commission: (1) may use the lands acquired for flood control or navigation projects for…

§25–801. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Nontradit…

§25–802. The county planning board, in the development and conduct of its recreation programs and in…

§25–803. The county planning board may accept grants and gifts from any source to carry out this sub…

§25–804. The county planning board may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

§25–805. (a) Subject to confirmation by the County Council, the County Executive: (1) shall appoint …

§25–806. (a) The county planning board shall prepare and submit to the County Council an annual budg…

§25–807. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Enterprise Fu…

§26–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means: (1)…

§26–102. (a) (1) There is a Montgomery County Historic Preservation Grant Program. (2) There is a Pr…

§26–103. Each Program is of general benefit to the residents of the State and is charitable in natur…

§26–104. (a) The powers and duties of each Program are vested in and exercised by: (1) in Montgomery…

§26–105. (a) (1) There is a Montgomery County Historic Preservation Grant Fund. (2) There is a Princ…

§26–106. Each county planning board shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

§26–107. Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article does not apply to this subtitle.

§27–101. (a) A charge alleging a violation of this division may be brought by warrant or indictment …

§27–102. (a) An owner or tenant of a building or private premises or an agent of the owner or tenant…