Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 1-417
Periodic review; implementation
Effective Apr 14, 2026Added by Acts 2012, c. 426, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2012. Amended by Acts 2013, c. 520, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 521, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 674, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013; Acts 2026, c. 153, § 1, eff. April 14, 2026.State of Maryland
- (a) At least once every 10 years, which corresponds to the comprehensive plan revision process under § 1-416 of this subtitle, a charter county shall ensure the implementation of the planning principles, the development regulations element, and the sensitive areas element of the plan.
(b) A charter county shall ensure that the implementation of the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are achieved through the adoption of the following applicable implementation mechanisms that are consistent with the comprehensive plan:
- (1) zoning laws; and
(2) local laws governing:
- (i) planned development;
- (ii) subdivision; and
- (iii) other land use provisions.
Added by Acts 2012, c. 426, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2012. Amended by Acts 2013, c. 520, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 521, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 674, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013; Acts 2026, c. 153, § 1, eff. April 14, 2026.