Section 5-406 – Civil Defense
In the exercise of its planning functions, the Department shall cooperate with any unit of the State or federal government in planning for civil defense.
Section 5-407 – Regional Planning Projects
(a) In this section, “Commission” means the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. (b) To provide regional planning in the area of the State subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, and except as otherwise provided in this section, the Department may include in the annual budget of the Department the amount the Secretary considers appropriate as […]
Section 5-408 – Certification of County Agricultural Land Preservation Programs
(a) There is within the Department a program for certification of effective county agricultural land preservation programs. (b) A county may apply to the Department and the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation for certification under this section only if the county agricultural preservation advisory board and the governing body of the county both: (1) approve the program established […]
Section 5-501 – Central Depository
(a) The Department is the central depository for all land use plans and all amendments and revisions to land use plans adopted by: (1) a unit of the State government; (2) a unit of a regional government; (3) a unit of a local government; or (4) an interstate agency. (b) Each unit of government or agency listed in subsection (a) of […]
Section 5-502 – Classification Standards
(a) The Department shall establish statewide classification standards for geographically referencing all basic planning information collected by any unit of the State government. (b) The classification standards may be used by any unit of the State or of a local government.
Section 5-503 – Information Concerning Real Property
(a) The Department shall be a repository and clearinghouse for information about real property available for public use. (b) The Department shall correlate information concerning real property owned by the State or any political subdivision of the State. (c) (1) The Department shall maintain a current, updated list of real property owned by the State or any political subdivision […]
Section 5-504 – Inventory Lists
(a) The Department shall prepare and periodically revise inventory lists of: (1) the natural resources of the State; and (2) major public works and private facilities that are important to the development of the State as a whole. (b) A copy of the inventory list shall be provided to any State agency and the General Assembly upon request.
Section 5-505 – Studies Relating to State Planning
(a) To the extent relevant to State planning, the Department shall study: (1) the resources of the State; (2) existing and emerging problems of agriculture, commerce, housing, industry, local government, population, public service, and transportation; and (3) related matters affecting the development of the State. (b) In making the studies, the Department shall seek the cooperation of appropriate: (1) governmental units; […]
Section 5-506 – Distribution of Information
The Department shall provide information to State and local officials and to the public to stimulate public interest and participation in the orderly, integrated development of the State and to foster public awareness and understanding of: (1) the objectives of the State Development Plan; and (2) the function of State, regional, and local planning.
Section 5-507 – Cooperation With General Assembly
Upon request of the General Assembly, the Department shall provide information to and cooperate with the General Assembly and its committees in connection with the studies made by the Department relevant to State planning.