§ 24-301. Definitions.

   (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

** REVISOR'S NOTE
 
   This subsection formerly was the introductory language to Art. 28, § 7-121(a).

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   The only other changes are in style.

(b) Agreement. -- "Agreement" means a development rights and responsibilities agreement to establish the conditions under which development of real property may proceed that is:

   (1) of a specified duration;

   (2) made between:

      (i) the county planning board or its designee;

      (ii) a reviewing entity; and

      (iii) a person having a legal or equitable interest in the property; and

   (3) approved by the district council or the County Executive.

** REVISOR'S NOTE
 
   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 28, § 7-121(a)(2).

** REVISOR'S NOTE
 
   In item (1) of this subsection, the word "duration" is substituted for the former reference to "time" for accuracy and consistency within this subtitle.

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   In item (3) of this subsection, the former phrase "as appropriate" is deleted as surplusage.

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   "County planning board"                                             § 14-101
 
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   "Development"                                                       § 24-301
 
   ** DEFINED TERMS:
 
   "District council"                                                  § 14-101
 
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   "Person"                                                            § 14-101
 
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   "Reviewing entity"                                                  § 24-301

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(c) Development. -- **

   (1) "Development" means any activity that materially affects the existing condition or use of any land or structure. **

   (2) "Development" does not include normal agricultural activity.

REVISOR'S NOTE
 
   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 28, § 7-121(a)(1). **

(d) Regulatory plan. -- "Regulatory plan" means an application proposing development on privately owned land that must be submitted to the county planning board for review and final approval under this division or county law or regulation.

REVISOR'S NOTE
 
   This subsection formerly was Art. 28, § 7-121(a)(3).

REVISOR'S NOTE
 
   The only changes are in style.

"County"                                                               § 14-101
 
   "County planning board"                                             § 14-101
 
   "Development"                                                       § 24-301

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(e) Reviewing entity. -- "Reviewing entity" means the County Executive or other local, State, or federal government or unit that agrees to execute an agreement.

REVISOR'S NOTE
 
   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 28, § 7-121(a)(4).

REVISOR'S NOTE
 
   The former phrase "unless otherwise indicated" is deleted as unnecessary.

"Agreement"                                                            § 24-301
 
   "State"                                                             § 14-101

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 28, § 7-121(a); 2012, ch. 426, § 2.