# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 20. Maryland-Washington Regional District

### Subtitle 5. Building Codes and Permits

#### Section 20-502

(a)

  (1) A person may not construct or alter structurally a building or other structure in the regional district without a building permit.

  (2) A building permit shall conform to this division and any local law enacted by the appropriate district council.

(b) A building permit may not be required for a building or structure to be used exclusively for agriculture on land used exclusively for agriculture.

(c) A local law enacted under this division may not require the Commission to approve a building permit.

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