Md. Code, Land Use § 7-103
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 7-103, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§7–103.
Official statutory text
The authority granted under this subtitle is not intended to limit a local jurisdiction’s authority to:
(1) exercise any planning and zoning powers not expressly authorized under this subtitle; or
(2) adopt other methods to:
(i) facilitate orderly development and growth;
(ii) encourage the preservation of natural resources; or
(iii) provide affordable housing.
(1) exercise any planning and zoning powers not expressly authorized under this subtitle; or
(2) adopt other methods to:
(i) facilitate orderly development and growth;
(ii) encourage the preservation of natural resources; or
(iii) provide affordable housing.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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