# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 3. Consistency

#### Section 1-304

(a) This section applies to plan implementation and review under Sec. 1-301(1)(ii) of this subtitle.

(b) In a priority funding area, if Sec. 1-417 of this title or Sec. 3-303 of this article 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; and

  (5) development patterns.

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