# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 20. Maryland-Washington Regional District

### Subtitle 5. Building Codes and Permits

#### Section 20-523

A qualifying redevelopment project shall incorporate environmentally responsible design elements that promote:

(1) water conservation by using practices, techniques, and technologies that:

  (i) reduce the consumption, loss, or waste of water;

  (ii) improve efficiency in the use of water; or

  (iii) make more efficient use of the water treatment infrastructure;

(2) energy efficiency by using practices, techniques, and technologies that reduce and minimize the consumption, loss, or waste of energy; and

(3) the use of recycled or recyclable building materials.

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