Section 5-606 – Denial of Permit of Funding
(a) The Plan may not be used to deny: (1) a State–issued permit; or (2) State funding: (i) mandated by statute or regulation; or (ii) provided for in the State operating budget or capital budget. (b) The Plan does not: (1) supersede any State statute or regulation; (2) supersede any local ordinance or regulation; (3) affect the delegation of planning and zoning powers granted […]
Section 5-601 – “Plan” Defined
In this subtitle, “Plan” means the State Development Plan.
Section 5-602 – Requirements
(a) The Department shall prepare and from time to time revise a plan or plans for development of the State. The plan or plans collectively shall be known as the State Development Plan. (b) The Department shall prepare the Plan to promote the general welfare and prosperity of the people of the State through the coordinated development […]
Section 5-603 – Preparation and Revision
In the preparation and revision of the Plan or any part of it, the Department shall: (1) seek comments from and consult with the local governments of the areas that are affected by the Plan; and (2) seek the cooperation and advice of appropriate: (i) governmental units; (ii) regional planning commissions; (iii) public or private educational institutions; (iv) public or private […]
Section 5-604 – Policy Recommendations
The Plan shall embody the policy recommendations of the Department regarding the economic and physical development of the State.
Section 5-605 – Review and Filing of Plan by Governor
(a) On completion, the Secretary shall send to the Governor the Plan, any substantial part of the Plan, or any revision to the Plan. (b) The Governor shall file with the Secretary of State the Plan, part of the Plan, or revision to the Plan, together with any comments made by the Governor, and, in that event: […]