# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 22. Zoning

### Subtitle 3. Board of Appeals

#### Section 22-310

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the district council shall provide for the appeal of decisions of the zoning hearing examiner in special exception cases to the district council.

(b) If a special exception is contrary to the recommendation of a municipal corporation that has any portion of the property subject to the special exception in the municipal boundaries, the district council shall require a two-thirds vote of all district council members to approve the special exception.

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