Md. Code, Land Use § 3-108
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 3-108, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§3–108.
Official statutory text
(a) On a schedule that extends as far into the future as is reasonable, a community facilities element shall propose the most appropriate and desirable patterns for the general location, character, and extent of public and semipublic buildings, land, and facilities.
(b) A community facilities element may include:
(1) places of worship;
(2) fire stations;
(3) hospitals;
(4) institutions;
(5) jails;
(6) libraries;
(7) parks and recreation areas;
(8) police stations;
(9) schools and other educational facilities;
(10) cultural facilities;
(11) social welfare and medical facilities; and
(12) other public office or administrative facilities.
(b) A community facilities element may include:
(1) places of worship;
(2) fire stations;
(3) hospitals;
(4) institutions;
(5) jails;
(6) libraries;
(7) parks and recreation areas;
(8) police stations;
(9) schools and other educational facilities;
(10) cultural facilities;
(11) social welfare and medical facilities; and
(12) other public office or administrative facilities.
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