Maryland Code, Land Use § 4-103

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

(a) When zoning or rezoning land under this division, a legislative body may impose any additional conditions or limitations that the legislative body considers appropriate to improve or protect the general character and design of:

(1) the land and improvements being zoned or rezoned; or

(2) the surrounding or adjacent land and improvements.

(b) A municipal corporation may include in an annexation agreement conditions and limitations on the use of land and density of development otherwise allowed in the zoning district where the land is located.

(c) When zoning or rezoning land under this division, to ensure conformity with the intent and purpose of this division and of the local jurisdiction's zoning law, a legislative body may retain the power to approve or disapprove:

(1) the design of buildings, construction, landscaping, or other improvements; and

(2) changes made or to be made on the land being zoned or rezoned.

(d) The powers provided in this section shall apply only if the legislative body adopts a local law that includes:

(1) enforcement procedures; and

(2) requirements for adequate notice of:

(i) public hearings; and

(ii) conditions and limitations sought to be imposed.

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