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Maryland Code, Land Use § 25-303

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) This section applies to land in a municipal corporation that is in the regional district and is:

(1) zoned for residential or commercial use; or

(2) adjacent to residential or commercial zones.

(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other law, and for the purpose of preserving, improving, or protecting the general character and design of lands and improvements in a municipal corporation, the legislative body of the municipal corporation, by local law, may impose stricter or additional conditions, restrictions, or limitations than are otherwise required by State, regional, or county zoning laws or agencies exercising zoning and planning jurisdiction over the municipal corporation.

(2) The stricter or additional conditions, restrictions, or limitations may apply only to:

(i) fences;

(ii) residential parking; and

(iii) residential storage.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the legislative body of a municipal corporation, by local law, may authorize the erection of a fence that exceeds the height restrictions or limitations otherwise required by State, regional, or county zoning laws or agencies exercising zoning and planning jurisdiction over the municipal corporation.

(d) The legislative body of a municipal corporation may not enact a local law under this section without holding a public hearing on all issues.

(e) A municipal corporation that enacts a zoning law in accordance with this section shall deliver a certified copy of the local law to the district council within 5 days after the enactment and at least 30 days before the effective date of the local law.

(f)(1) If the district council does not approve the local law before the effective date of the local law, the local law shall be considered disapproved and may not take effect.

(2) The local law may not take effect unless approved by the district council.

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