Section 5-814 – Membership
(a) The Commission consists of the following 34 voting members appointed by the Governor: (1) 7 individuals, 1 from each of the following 7 counties, on the recommendation of the governing body of that county: (i) Anne Arundel County; (ii) Calvert County; (iii) Charles County; (iv) Howard County; (v) Montgomery County; (vi) Prince George’s County; and (vii) St. Mary’s County; (2) 1 individual representing the […]
Section 5-815 – Election of Officers
(a) From among its voting members, the Commission shall elect a Chairman. (b) From among its voting members, the Commission may elect a vice chairman and any other officers it requires. (c) The manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the Commission determines.
Section 5-816 – Duties of Commission
In addition to its other powers and duties, the Commission shall: (1) review the operation of units of State and local government that have responsibility for implementation of the Plan; (2) provide a clearinghouse for information on the Patuxent River and its watershed; (3) review and comment on plans and reports related to the Patuxent River and its […]
Section 5-7B-09 – Review of Projects; Surveys for Infrastructure Needs
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Infill development” means new development in a priority funding area on vacant, bypassed, and underutilized lands within existing developed areas. (3) “Smart neighborhood development” means a comprehensively planned, compact mixed use development within a priority funding area that integrates residential, commercial, open space, and public uses. […]
Section 5-612 – Land Use Recommendations
The Plan shall contain recommendations for the most desirable general pattern of land use in the State. The recommendations shall be based on the best available information concerning: (1) environmental and natural factors, including climate, soil and underground conditions, topography, and water sources and bodies of water; (2) present and prospective economic bases of the State; (3) water […]
Section 5-613 – Major Public and Private Works
The Plan shall contain recommendations concerning the need for and the proposed general location of major public works and private facilities, including utilities, flood control works, water reservoirs, pollution control facilities, and military or defense installations, that are of State, as opposed to purely local or regional, concern because of: (1) their function, size, extent, or […]
Section 5-614 – Circulation Patterns
The Plan shall recommend a major circulation pattern for the State, including major transportation routes and major terminals that should be used for movement within the State or for movement from and to adjoining areas.
Section 5-615 – Other Recommendations
The Plan shall contain the recommendations of the Secretary concerning any current or impending problem that may affect the State as a whole.
Section 5-7A-01 – Statement of Policy
The State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy is the following: (1) quality of life and sustainability: a high quality of life is achieved through universal stewardship of the land, water, and air resulting in sustainable communities and protection of the environment; (2) public participation: citizens are active partners in the planning and implementation of community […]
Section 5-7A-02 – Funding of Projects
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, with respect to a State public works, transportation, or major capital improvement project funded through State or federal funds, the State may not provide State funding for the project if the project is not consistent with: (i) the State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy established […]