§ 23–204
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 23-204 (2026)
Title 23. Subdivision
Subtitle 2. Plat Approval
§ 23–204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Montgomery County.
(b)
The subdivision regulations may:
(1)
establish a time period within which the county planning board shall approve or disapprove a preapplication or preliminary plan submission; and
(2)
provide that an applicant may:
(i)
waive the time period within which the county planning board shall take action in accordance with item (1) of this subsection; and
(ii)
consent to an extension of the time period.
(c)
(1)
A preapplication or preliminary plan submission that has not been approved or disapproved in accordance with this section is considered approved.
(2)
If a preapplication or preliminary plan submission is considered to have been approved under this subsection, on demand, the county planning board shall issue a certificate of approval.
(d)
If the county planning board disapproves a preapplication or preliminary plan submission, the county planning board shall:
(1)
state the grounds for disapproval in the records of the county planning board; and
(2)
mail, postage prepaid, a copy of the record stating the grounds for disapproval to all parties of record at their last address.