Md. Code, Land Use § 4-102
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 4-102, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§4–102.
Official statutory text
To promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, a legislative body may regulate:
(1) the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures;
(2) the percentage of a lot that may be occupied;
(3) off–street parking;
(4) the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces;
(5) population density; and
(6) the location and use of buildings, signs, structures, and land.
(1) the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures;
(2) the percentage of a lot that may be occupied;
(3) off–street parking;
(4) the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces;
(5) population density; and
(6) the location and use of buildings, signs, structures, and land.
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