§ 21-101. Purpose of plan.

   (a) Scope of section. -- This section applies to:

   (1) the making of the appropriate general plan;

   (2) any part, amendment, extension, or addition to the plan;

   (3) the protection of and the carrying out of the plan; and

   (4) the exercise of any:

      (i) planning, zoning, or subdivision control powers in the regional district; and

      (ii) other powers granted in this title to the Commission or to the Montgomery County Council or the Prince George's County Council.

(b) In general. -- The purpose of the plan is to:

   (1) guide and accomplish a coordinated, comprehensive, adjusted, and systematic development of the regional district;

   (2) coordinate and adjust the development of the regional district with public and private development of other parts of the State and of the District of Columbia; and

   (3) protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 28, § 7-110; 2012, ch. 426, § 2.