Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 1-407
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Current — January 1, 2021
As of January 1, 2020
(a) The development regulations element shall include the planning commission’s recommendation for land development regulations to implement the plan.
(a) The development regulations element shall include the planning commission’s recommendation for land development regulations to implement the plan.
(b) 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. §1–407.1. NOT IN EFFECT ** TAKES EFFECT JUNE 1, 2020 PER CHAPTERS 713 AND 714 OF 2019 ** (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Area median income” has the meaning stated in § 4–1801 of the Housing and Community Development Article. (3) “Low–income housing” means housing that is affordable for a household with an aggregate annual income that is below 60% of the area median income. (4) “Workforce housing” has the meaning stated in § 4–1801 of the Housing and Community Development Article. (b) A housing element may include goals, objectives, policies, plans, and standards.
(b) 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.
(c) A housing element shall address the need for affordable housing within the county, including:
(1) workforce housing; and
(2) low–income housing.
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