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§ 8-736. Construction with State and local zoning laws

West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportation

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 8. Highways (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Regulation of Outdoor Advertising (Refs & Annos)
Part IV. Outdoor Signs Along Federal-Aid Primary Highways
MD Code, Transportation, § 8-736
§ 8-736. Construction with State and local zoning laws
Currentness
Zoning authority of State
(a) The political subdivisions of this State have full authority, under their respective zoning powers:
(1) To zone areas for commercial or industrial purposes; and
(2) In these areas, to govern the size, spacing, and lighting of outdoor signs.
Local zoning regulations
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this part or any rule or regulation of the Administration:
(1) Local zoning regulations that relate to outdoor signs in commercial or industrial areas shall govern within the zoned area; and
(2) If a political subdivision adopts comprehensive zoning that includes the regulation of outdoor signs:
(i) The Administration may so certify to the Federal Highway Administrator; and
(ii) On certification, the control of outdoor signs in commercial or industrial areas transfers to the political subdivision.

Credits

Added by Acts 1977, c. 13, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977.
Formerly Art. 89B, § 256.
MD Code, Transportation, § 8-736, MD TRANS § 8-736
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 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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