# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 5. Subdivision

### Subtitle 2. Plat Approval

#### Section 5-202

(a) This section applies only where a legislative body has:

  (1) adopted the transportation element of the comprehensive plan of all or part of the territory within its subdivision jurisdiction; and

  (2) filed a certified copy of the plan with the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which all or part of the territory is located.

(b) A plat of a subdivision within the territory or part may not be filed or recorded until:

  (1) the planning commission approves the plat; and

  (2) the chair or secretary of the planning commission indicates an approval in writing on the plat.

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