# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 4. Home Rule Counties

#### Section 1-420

(a) At least once every 10 years, which corresponds to the comprehensive plan revision process under Sec. 1-419 of this subtitle, a charter county shall ensure the implementation of the planning principles, the development regulations element, and the sensitive areas element of the plan.

(b) A charter county shall ensure that the implementation of the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are achieved through the adoption of the following applicable implementation mechanisms that are consistent with the comprehensive plan:

  (1) zoning laws; and

  (2) local laws governing:

    (i) planned development;

    (ii) subdivision; and

    (iii) other land use provisions.

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