§ 4–211
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 4-211 (2026)
Title 4. Zoning
Subtitle 2. Designation and Adoption
§ 4–211LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “energy generating system” means an energy generating system:
(1)
for which a certificate of public convenience and necessity is required by State law; or
(2)
(i)
for which a certificate of public convenience and necessity is not required by State law; and
(ii)
that is not considered to be an accessory use under the zoning law of the local jurisdiction where the system is located.
(b)
If the primary reason for a proposed amendment to change a zoning classification on a parcel of land is the existence of an energy generating system on that parcel of land or on a parcel of land that is adjacent to or in close proximity to that parcel of land, a legislative body may not grant an amendment to change the zoning classification based on a finding that there was:
(1)
a substantial change in the character of the neighborhood where the property is located; or
(2)
a mistake in the existing zoning classification.