Md. Code, Land Use § 9-805
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 9-805, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§9–805.
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(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the subdivision regulations may provide for the reservation of property for traffic, recreation, or other public purposes.
(b) A reservation of property under subsection (a) of this section may not continue for longer than 3 years without the written approval of all persons with a legal or equitable interest in the property.
(c) The subdivision regulations shall provide for public notice and an opportunity for a public hearing before a property may be reserved.
(b) A reservation of property under subsection (a) of this section may not continue for longer than 3 years without the written approval of all persons with a legal or equitable interest in the property.
(c) The subdivision regulations shall provide for public notice and an opportunity for a public hearing before a property may be reserved.
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