Section 4-210 – Permits and Variances – Solar Panels
(a) In this section, “critical area” includes the areas designated as the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area and the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area under § 8–1807 of the Natural Resources Article. (b) This section does not apply in the critical area. (c) For the purposes of issuing a permit or variance relating to zoning, construction, or stormwater for […]
Section 4-406 – Additional Matters for Judicial Review
(a) In addition to the judicial review provided under this subtitle, a legislative body may allow judicial review by the circuit court of any matter arising under the planning and zoning laws of the local jurisdiction. (b) A judgment of the circuit court under this section may be appealed to the Court of Special Appeals.
Section 4-211 – Energy Generating Systems
(a) In this section, “energy generating system” means an energy generating system: (1) for which a certificate of public convenience and necessity is required by State law; or (2) (i) for which a certificate of public convenience and necessity is not required by State law; and (ii) that is not considered to be an accessory use under the zoning law […]
Section 4-212 – Agritourism
(a) (1) In this section, “agritourism” means an activity conducted on a farm that is offered to a member of the general public or to invited guests for the purpose of education, recreation, or active involvement in the farm operation. (2) “Agritourism” includes: (i) farm tours; (ii) hayrides; (iii) corn mazes; (iv) seasonal petting farms; (v) farm museums; (vi) guest farms; (vii) pumpkin patches; (viii) “pick […]
Section 4-213 – Alcohol Production Defined
(a) (1) In this section, “alcohol production” means an activity that is: (i) carried out by a license holder, as defined in § 1–101 of the Alcoholic Beverages Article; and (ii) related to the manufacture, packaging, storage, promotion, or sale of alcoholic beverages. (2) “Alcohol production” includes the use of an area to: (i) provide tastings of alcoholic beverages; or (ii) accommodate […]
Section 4-214 – Agricultural Alcohol Production Defined
(a) (1) In this section, “agricultural alcohol production” means an activity that: (i) is carried out by a license holder, as defined in § 1–101 of the Alcoholic Beverages Article; (ii) occurs on agricultural land; and (iii) is related to the manufacture, packaging, storage, promotion, or sale of alcoholic beverages that use ingredients produced on the agricultural land or any […]
Section 4-301 – Required
(a) A legislative body shall provide for the appointment of a board of appeals. (b) The legislative body may not serve as the board of appeals.
Section 4-302 – Membership
(a) A board of appeals consists of at least three members. (b) A member of a board of appeals shall be appointed by the local executive and confirmed by the legislative body. (c) The term of office of a member of a board of appeals is 3 years. (d) (1) A member of a board of appeals may be removed […]
Section 4-303 – Meetings; Compensation
(a) (1) The meetings of a board of appeals shall be held at the call of the chair and at other times determined by the board. (2) The chair of a board of appeals or the acting chair may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. (3) All meetings of a board of appeals shall be open to […]
Section 4-304 – Miscellaneous Duties
(a) A board of appeals shall adopt rules in accordance with any local law adopted under this division. (b) A member of a board of appeals shall recuse himself or herself from participating in a matter in which the member may have a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest. (c) (1) (i) A board of […]