Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 10-302
Zoning regulations--Purposes; considerations
Effective Jul 1, 2013Added by Acts 2012, c. 426, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2012. Amended by Acts 2013, c. 674, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013.State of Maryland
- (1) be in accordance with the plan;
(2) be designed to:
- (i) control street congestion;
- (ii) promote health, public safety, and general welfare;
- (iii) provide adequate light and air;
- (iv) promote the conservation of natural resources;
- (v) prevent environmental pollution;
- (vi) properly manage growth and development; and
- (vii) promote or facilitate adequate transportation, water, sewerage, schools, recreation, parks, and other public facilities; and
(3) include reasonable consideration for:
- (i) the character of the district or zone and its suitability for particular uses;
- (ii) the conservation of the value of buildings and other structures; and
- (iii) encouragement for orderly development and the most appropriate use of land throughout Baltimore City.
Zoning regulations adopted by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City under this subtitle shall:
Added by Acts 2012, c. 426, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2012. Amended by Acts 2013, c. 674, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013.