# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 3. Consistency

#### Section 1-303

Except as provided in Sec. 1-304 of this subtitle, when a provision in a statute listed under Sec. 1-302 of this subtitle requires an action to be "consistent with" or have "consistency with" a comprehensive plan, the term shall mean an action taken that will further, and not be contrary to, the following items in the plan:

(1) policies;

(2) timing of the implementation of the plan;

(3) timing of development;

(4) timing of rezoning;

(5) development patterns;

(6) land uses; and

(7) densities or intensities.

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Md. Code Ann., Land Use (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)