Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
LAND USE |
DIVISION I. SINGLE-JURISDICTION PLANNING AND ZONING. |
TITLE 3. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. |
SUBTITLE 1. REQUIREMENT AND ELEMENTS. |
§ 3-103. Development regulations element.
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(a) In general. -- The development regulations element shall include the planning commission's recommendation for land development regulations to implement the plan.
(b) Purpose. -- The development regulations element shall encourage:
(1) the use of flexible development regulations to promote innovative and cost-saving site design and protect the environment; and
(2) within the areas designated for growth in the plan:
(i) economic development through the use of innovative techniques; and
(ii) streamlined review of applications for development, including permit review and subdivision plat review.