Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
LAND USE |
DIVISION I. SINGLE-JURISDICTION PLANNING AND ZONING. |
TITLE 7. OTHER DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TOOLS. |
SUBTITLE 2. TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS. |
§ 7-201. Local authority.
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A legislative body that exercises authority granted by this division may establish a program for the transfer of development rights to:
(1) encourage the preservation of natural resources; and
(2) facilitate orderly growth and development in the State in conjunction with programs for preservation of open space and agricultural land and other development management programs and techniques.