Md. Code, Land Use § 4-202
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 4-202, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§4–202.
Official statutory text
(a) The legislative body shall adopt zoning regulations:
(1) in accordance with the plan;
(2) with reasonable consideration for, among other things, the character of the district or zone and its suitability for particular uses; and
(3) with a view to conserving the value of property and encouraging orderly development and the most appropriate use of land.
(b) The zoning regulations shall be designed to:
(1) control street congestion;
(2) promote health, public safety, and general welfare;
(3) provide adequate light and air;
(4) promote the conservation of natural resources;
(5) prevent environmental pollution;
(6) properly manage growth and development; and
(7) promote or facilitate adequate transportation, water, sewerage, schools, recreation, parks, and other public facilities.
(1) in accordance with the plan;
(2) with reasonable consideration for, among other things, the character of the district or zone and its suitability for particular uses; and
(3) with a view to conserving the value of property and encouraging orderly development and the most appropriate use of land.
(b) The zoning regulations shall be designed to:
(1) control street congestion;
(2) promote health, public safety, and general welfare;
(3) provide adequate light and air;
(4) promote the conservation of natural resources;
(5) prevent environmental pollution;
(6) properly manage growth and development; and
(7) promote or facilitate adequate transportation, water, sewerage, schools, recreation, parks, and other public facilities.
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