Md. Code, Land Use § 22-108
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 22-108, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§22–108.
Official statutory text
(a) The purposes of this section are to:
(1) protect the historical, archaeological, architectural, or cultural heritage areas in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County that comprise the regional district; and
(2) preserve and enhance the quality of life in the community.
(b) In addition to the power to regulate planning, zoning, or subdivision, a district council may adopt local laws to protect, preserve, and enhance, as designated on the adopted and approved general plan:
(1) sites;
(2) structures and their appurtenances and environmental settings; and
(3) districts of historical, archaeological, architectural, or cultural value.
(c) (1) The enactment and application of a local law under this section shall be:
(i) reasonable and appropriate to the purpose of this subtitle; and
(ii) limited to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the exterior of the site, structure, or district.
(2) If the enactment or application of a local law by the district council effects a taking of private property, the district council shall make provision for just compensation.
(1) protect the historical, archaeological, architectural, or cultural heritage areas in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County that comprise the regional district; and
(2) preserve and enhance the quality of life in the community.
(b) In addition to the power to regulate planning, zoning, or subdivision, a district council may adopt local laws to protect, preserve, and enhance, as designated on the adopted and approved general plan:
(1) sites;
(2) structures and their appurtenances and environmental settings; and
(3) districts of historical, archaeological, architectural, or cultural value.
(c) (1) The enactment and application of a local law under this section shall be:
(i) reasonable and appropriate to the purpose of this subtitle; and
(ii) limited to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the exterior of the site, structure, or district.
(2) If the enactment or application of a local law by the district council effects a taking of private property, the district council shall make provision for just compensation.
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