Maryland Code, Land Use § 3-102

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

(a)(1) The planning commission for a local jurisdiction shall include in the comprehensive plan the following elements:

(i) a community facilities element;

(ii) an area of critical State concern element;

(iii) a goals and objectives element;

(iv) a housing element;

(v) a land use element;

(vi) a development regulations element;

(vii) a sensitive areas element;

(viii) a transportation element; and

(ix) a water resources element.

(2) If current geological information is available, the plan shall include a mineral resources element.

(3) The plan for a municipal corporation that exercises zoning authority shall include a municipal growth element.

(4) The plan for a county that is located on the tidal waters of the State shall include a fisheries element.

(b)(1) The planning commission for a local jurisdiction may include in the plan additional elements to advance the purposes of the plan.

(2) The additional elements may include:

(i) community renewal elements;

(ii) conservation elements;

(iii) flood control elements;

(iv) natural resources elements;

(v) pollution control elements;

(vi) the general location and extent of public utilities; and

(vii) a priority preservation area element developed in accordance with § 2-518 of the Agriculture Article.

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