Section 21-103 – Plan Required
(a) At the direction of the appropriate district council, the Commission shall initiate and adopt: (1) a general plan for the development of that portion of the regional district located in each county; and (2) amendments to the general plan. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Commission shall review, 2 years after each decennial […]
Section 21-104 – Elements
(a) The general plan and any amendment to the general plan shall contain: (1) the Commission’s recommendations for development within the regional district; (2) any descriptive or supporting material that: (i) the appropriate district council requires; or (ii) the Commission determines to be necessary and feasible; and (3) the elements required under Title 1, Subtitle 4 of this article. (b) (1) In accordance […]
Section 21-105 – Local Planning Area and Area Master Plan
(a) The appropriate district council shall carry out the requirements of this section: (1) in accordance with the procedures set forth in this subtitle; and (2) to the extent necessary and feasible. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the appropriate district council shall provide that in its county the Commission shall adopt, and the district council shall […]
Section 21-106 – Functional Master Plan
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may adopt, and the appropriate district council may approve, a functional master plan for the various elements of the general plan, including: (1) transportation routes and facilities; (2) hospitals and health centers; (3) parks and other open spaces; (4) police stations; (5) fire stations; and (6) utilities. (b) (1) Before adopting or amending a […]
Section 21-107 – Plan Identifying and Designating Significant Sites and Structures
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and Subtitle 2 of this title, the Commission may adopt a plan that identifies and designates sites, structures and their appurtenances and environmental settings, or districts that have historical, archaeological, architectural, or cultural value. (b) The criteria used for making an identification or designation under subsection (a) of this […]
Section 21-101 – Purpose of Plan
(a) This section applies to: (1) the making of the appropriate general plan; (2) any part, amendment, extension, or addition to the plan; (3) the protection of and the carrying out of the plan; and (4) the exercise of any: (i) planning, zoning, or subdivision control powers in the regional district; and (ii) other powers granted in this title to the Commission […]
Section 21-102 – Statement of Policy
(a) It is the policy of the State that: (1) the orderly development and use of land and structures requires comprehensive regulation through implementation of planning and zoning controls; and (2) local governments shall implement planning and zoning controls. (b) (1) To achieve the public purposes of this regulatory scheme, the General Assembly recognizes that local government action will displace […]