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§ 22-301. Special exceptions and variances

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLand UseEffective: October 1, 2018

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Land Use (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission [Titles 14-27] (Refs & Annos)
Title 22. Zoning (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Board of Appeals (Refs & Annos)
Part I. General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2018
MD Code, Land Use, § 22-301
§ 22-301. Special exceptions and variances
Currentness
Authorized
(a)(1) A district council may adopt zoning laws that authorize the board of appeals, the district council, or an administrative office or agency designated by the district council to grant special exceptions and variances to the zoning laws on conditions that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this division.
(2) Any zoning law adopted under this subsection shall contain appropriate standards and safeguards to ensure that any special exception or variance that is granted is consistent with the general purposes and intent of the zoning laws.
Appeals
(b) Subject to § 22-309 of this subtitle, an appeal from a decision of an administrative office or agency designated under this subtitle shall follow the procedure determined by the district council.
Authorization to decide certain questions
(c) The district council may authorize the board of appeals to interpret zoning maps or decide questions, such as the location of lot lines or district boundary lines, as the questions arise in the administration of zoning laws.
Notice of hearing
(d) In addition to any other notice requirement, the board of appeals, the district council, or an administrative office or agency shall provide notice of a hearing for a special exception to all parties of record, as defined in local law.

Credits

Added by Acts 2012, c. 426, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2012. Amended by Acts 2018, c. 538, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.
MD Code, Land Use, § 22-301, MD LAND USE § 22-301
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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