Md. Code, Land Use § 10-102
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 10-102, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§10–102.
Official statutory text
(a) A regulation adopted under this title that conflicts with any statute, local law, or other regulation shall govern if the regulation adopted under this title:
(1) requires a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces;
(2) requires a lower height of buildings;
(3) requires a reduced number of stories;
(4) requires a greater percentage of lot left unoccupied; or
(5) imposes a more restrictive standard.
(b) A statute, local law, or other regulation that conflicts with a regulation adopted under this title shall govern if the statute, local law, or other regulation:
(1) requires a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces;
(2) requires a lower height of buildings;
(3) requires a reduced number of stories;
(4) requires a greater percentage of lot left unoccupied; or
(5) imposes a more restrictive standard.
(1) requires a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces;
(2) requires a lower height of buildings;
(3) requires a reduced number of stories;
(4) requires a greater percentage of lot left unoccupied; or
(5) imposes a more restrictive standard.
(b) A statute, local law, or other regulation that conflicts with a regulation adopted under this title shall govern if the statute, local law, or other regulation:
(1) requires a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces;
(2) requires a lower height of buildings;
(3) requires a reduced number of stories;
(4) requires a greater percentage of lot left unoccupied; or
(5) imposes a more restrictive standard.
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