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Section 23-505 – Civil Fines and Penalties

    (a)    In addition to all other remedies provided by law, the district council may authorize the county planning board to impose civil monetary fines or penalties and, if the public health, safety, or welfare is threatened, issue stop work orders for a violation of:         (1)    this division;         (2)    county subdivision regulations and zoning laws;         (3)    any law or regulation […]

Section 23-506 – Enforcement; Prosecution of Violations

    (a)    (1)    The district council may provide that the county planning board may enforce the imposition of fines and penalties in a manner consistent with the process requiring notification and hearing under Title 11, Subtitle 2 of this article.         (2)    The imposition of fines and penalties under this part is not subject to an appeal to the Board […]

Section 24-201 – Town of Kensington

    (a)    The Town of Kensington has concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the county zoning laws within its boundaries.     (b)    A two–thirds majority vote of both the district council and the county planning board is required to take any action relating to zoning within the Town of Kensington that is contrary to a resolution of the Mayor and Town […]

Section 24-202 – City of Takoma Park

    (a)    The City of Takoma Park has concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the county zoning laws within its boundaries.     (b)    A two–thirds majority vote of both the district council and the county planning board is required to take any action relating to zoning within the City of Takoma Park that is contrary to a resolution of the Mayor […]

Section 24-302 – Construction of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not:         (1)    require the district council to adopt a local law; or         (2)    authorize the district council, the Commission, or a designee of either unit to require a party to enter into an agreement.

Section 24-303 – Implementing Local Laws

    (a)    In accordance with this section, the district council may adopt local laws that establish procedures and requirements for the execution of agreements.     (b)    A local law adopted under this section by the district council shall authorize the county planning board to:         (1)    if approved by the district council or County Executive, execute agreements affecting real property in […]

Section 24-304 – Request to Negotiate and Execute

    (a)    (1)    Before entering into an agreement, a person having a legal or equitable interest in real property, or the person’s representative, shall request that the county planning board consider negotiating and executing an agreement.         (2)    A request under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made as part of a regulatory plan authorized by this division.     (b)    Except […]

Section 22-403 – Special Exceptions and Variances

    (a)    (1)    Notwithstanding § 10–305 of the Local Government Article, judicial review of a decision by the board of appeals on an application for a zoning variance or special exception may be requested by any person or municipal corporation that appeared at the hearing in person, by attorney, or in writing.         (2)    A petition for judicial review shall […]