§ 4–204
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 4-204 (2026)
Title 4. Zoning
Subtitle 2. Designation and Adoption
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(a)
Zoning regulations and boundaries may be amended or repealed.
(b)
(1)
If the purpose and effect of a proposed map amendment is to change a zoning classification, the legislative body shall make findings of fact that address:
(i)
population change;
(ii)
the availability of public facilities;
(iii)
present and future transportation patterns;
(iv)
compatibility with existing and proposed development for the area;
(v)
the recommendation of the planning commission; and
(vi)
the relationship of the proposed amendment to the local jurisdiction’s plan.
(2)
The legislative body may grant the amendment to change the zoning classification based on a finding that there was:
(i)
a substantial change in the character of the neighborhood where the property is located; or
(ii)
a mistake in the existing zoning classification.
(3)
The legislative body shall keep a complete record of a hearing on an application for reclassification and the votes of the members of the legislative body.
(4)
A legislative body may not allow the filing of an application for a reclassification of all or part of any land for which a reclassification has been denied by the legislative body on the merits in the 12 months before the date of the application.
(5)
The provisions of § 4–203(b) of this subtitle concerning public hearings and notice apply to applications for reclassification.