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§ 7-303. Contents of agreement

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLand UseEffective: October 1, 2012

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Land Use (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning [Titles 1-13] (Refs & Annos)
Title 7. Other Development Management Tools (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2012
MD Code, Land Use, § 7-303
§ 7-303. Contents of agreement
Currentness
Required contents
(a) A development rights and responsibilities agreement shall include:
(1) a legal description of the real property subject to the agreement;
(2) the names of the persons having a legal or equitable interest in the real property subject to the agreement;
(3) the duration of the agreement;
(4) the permissible uses of the real property;
(5) the density or intensity of use of the real property;
(6) the maximum height and size of structures to be located on the real property;
(7) a description of the permits required or already approved for the development of the real property;
(8) a statement that the proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan and development regulations of the local jurisdiction;
(9) a description of the conditions, terms, restrictions, or other requirements determined by the local governing body of the local jurisdiction to be necessary to ensure the public health, safety, or welfare; and
(10) to the extent applicable, provisions for the:
(i) dedication of a portion of the real property for public use;
(ii) protection of sensitive areas;
(iii) preservation and restoration of historic structures; and
(iv) construction or financing of public facilities.
Permissible contents
(b) An agreement may:
(1) set the time frame and terms for development and construction on the real property; and
(2) provide for other matters consistent with this division.

Credits

Added by Acts 2012, c. 426, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.
MD Code, Land Use, § 7-303, MD LAND USE § 7-303
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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