Md. Code, Health - General § 8-406
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§8–406.
Official statutory text
(a) A small halfway house:
(1) Is deemed conclusively a single–family dwelling for purposes of zoning; and
(2) Is permitted to locate in all residential zones.
(b) A large halfway house is deemed conclusively a multifamily dwelling and is permitted to locate in zones of similar density.
(c) A halfway house is not subject to any special exception, conditional use permit, or procedure that differs from that required for a single–family dwelling or a multifamily dwelling of similar density in the same zone.
(d) A general zoning ordinance that conflicts with the provisions of this section is superseded by this section, to the extent of the conflict.
(1) Is deemed conclusively a single–family dwelling for purposes of zoning; and
(2) Is permitted to locate in all residential zones.
(b) A large halfway house is deemed conclusively a multifamily dwelling and is permitted to locate in zones of similar density.
(c) A halfway house is not subject to any special exception, conditional use permit, or procedure that differs from that required for a single–family dwelling or a multifamily dwelling of similar density in the same zone.
(d) A general zoning ordinance that conflicts with the provisions of this section is superseded by this section, to the extent of the conflict.
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