Md. Code, Land Use § 3-103
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 3-103, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§3–103.
Official statutory text
(a) The development regulations element shall include the planning commission’s recommendation for land development regulations to implement the plan.
(b) The development regulations element shall encourage:
(1) the use of flexible development regulations to promote innovative and cost–saving site design and protect the environment; and
(2) within the areas designated for growth in the plan:
(i) economic development through the use of innovative techniques; and
(ii) streamlined review of applications for development, including permit review and subdivision plat review.
(b) The development regulations element shall encourage:
(1) the use of flexible development regulations to promote innovative and cost–saving site design and protect the environment; and
(2) within the areas designated for growth in the plan:
(i) economic development through the use of innovative techniques; and
(ii) streamlined review of applications for development, including permit review and subdivision plat review.
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