This subtitle does not authorize the legislative body of a municipality to adopt an ordinance that is inconsistent with or conflicts with any rule or regulation adopted by the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
The legislative body of a municipality may adopt ordinances to: (1) assure the good government of the municipality; (2) protect and preserve the municipality’s rights, property, and privileges; (3) preserve peace and good order; (4) secure persons and property from danger and destruction; and (5) protect the health, comfort, and convenience of the residents of the municipality.
(a) In addition to, but not in substitution of, the powers that have been or may be granted to it, the legislative body of a municipality may exercise the express powers provided in this subtitle by adopting ordinances. (b) Except as provided in Article XI–E of the Maryland Constitution, an ordinance adopted by the legislative body of […]
(a) (1) A municipality may change its corporate name. (2) Before an ordinance under this subsection takes effect, a municipality shall submit the ordinance to the qualified voters of the municipality for their approval at a regular or special municipal election. (3) A change of name may not affect any right, duty, or obligation of the municipality. (b) A municipality […]
(a) (1) A municipality may provide for the control and management of its finances. (2) The municipality may: (i) designate the banks or trust companies of the State in which the municipality shall deposit all money belonging to the municipality; and (ii) provide for the appointment of an auditor or accountant to audit the books and accounts of municipal officers […]
(a) (1) A municipality may establish a merit system in connection with the appointment of any municipal official or employee not elected or appointed under the Maryland Constitution, public general law, or public local law. (2) In accordance with § 4–303 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, a municipality may request and use the facilities of the […]
(a) A municipality may establish and maintain: (1) a fire department; and (2) a police force. (b) A municipality may: (1) provide for the removal of fire hazards; (2) control the use and handling of dangerous and explosive materials; and (3) prevent the discharge of firearms or other explosive instruments. (c) A municipality may: (1) pay rewards for information relating to crime committed in […]
(a) A municipality may provide for the creation, appointment, duties, and powers of a board of port wardens to exercise jurisdiction in the municipality. (b) (1) A board of port wardens may regulate the placement or construction of structures or other barriers in or on the waters of the municipality. (2) The board may: (i) issue licenses to build wharves […]
(a) This section does not affect any public general law or public local law relating to health or the powers and duties of: (1) the Secretary of Health; or (2) a county board of health. (b) A municipality may appoint a board of health and establish its powers and duties. (c) A municipality may: (1) establish quarantine regulations; (2) authorize the removal […]
A municipality may provide for, maintain, and operate community and social services to preserve and promote the health, recreation, and welfare of the residents of the municipality.
(a) A municipality may adopt regulations regarding the erection of buildings and signs in the municipality, including: (1) a building code; and (2) requirements for building permits. (b) A municipality may provide for the inspection of and require repairs to the following on private property: (1) drainage and sewage systems; (2) electric lines and wires; (3) gas pipes; (4) plumbing apparatus; and (5) water […]
(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) planning and zoning controls shall be implemented by local government. (b) (1) To achieve the public purposes of the policy set forth under subsection (a) of this section, the […]
A municipality may adopt zoning regulations, subject to any right of referendum of the voters at a regular or special election as may be provided by the municipal charter.
(a) Section 18–301 of this article applies to the use of federal or State financial assistance for commercial or industrial redevelopment projects. (b) (1) In this subsection, “authority” means a commercial district management authority. (2) A municipality may establish an authority for any commercial district in the municipality. (3) For each authority established, a municipality shall: (i) specify the membership, organization, […]
(a) This section applies only to a municipality that has urban renewal authority granted under Article III, § 61 of the Maryland Constitution. (b) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, a municipality may: (1) acquire property of any kind in the municipality, including any right, interest, franchise, easement, or privilege attached to the property, by purchase, lease, […]
(a) A municipality may establish and maintain any park, garden, playground, or recreational facility that the municipality determines is for the benefit of the health and welfare of the municipality and its residents. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a municipality may acquire by gift, grant, bequest, or devise and hold property absolutely or in […]
A municipality may require the owners of property to keep the sidewalks on the property clean and free from snow, ice, or other obstructions.
The express powers contained in this subtitle are intended to and shall be deemed to incorporate and include the power and authority contained in Title 5, Subtitle 8, Part II of the General Provisions Article.
