§ 20–504
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 20-504 (2026)
Title 20. Maryland-Washington Regional District
Subtitle 5. Building Codes and Permits
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(a)
A permit to construct a building or structure in a subdivision may not be issued unless the road giving access to the lot where the building or structure is proposed to be located:
(1)
has the legal status of a public road or was dedicated to public use;
(2)
corresponds in its exact location with a road shown on a subdivision plat approved by the Commission or with a master plan of transportation or plat adopted by the Commission; or
(3)
is on a private right–of–way or easement approved as adequate by the county council in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
By local law, the county council may:
(1)
adopt standards to assure that a private right–of–way or easement is adequate to provide access to a lot where a building is proposed to be located; and
(2)
delegate to the executive branch or county planning board the authority to approve a private right–of–way or easement that is adequate under item (1) of this subsection.