§ 8–104
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 8-104 (2026)
Title 8. Historic Preservation
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 8–104LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The legislative body of each local jurisdiction, by local law, may regulate:
(1)
the construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving, and demolition of sites or structures of historical, archaeological, or architectural significance;
(2)
the construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving, and demolition of sites and structures within districts; and
(3)
the appurtenances and environmental settings of sites and structures within the limits of the local jurisdiction.
(b)
The purpose of a local law adopted under this section is to:
(1)
safeguard the heritage of the local jurisdiction by preserving sites, structures, or districts that reflect elements of cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological, or architectural history;
(2)
stabilize and improve the property values of those sites, structures, or districts;
(3)
foster civic beauty;
(4)
strengthen the local economy; and
(5)
promote the preservation and appreciation of those sites, structures, and districts for the education and welfare of the residents of each local jurisdiction.