# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 8. Historic Preservation

### Subtitle 3. Preservation and Permitting

#### Section 8-303

(a) In reviewing an application, a commission shall:

  (1) use the guidelines adopted under Sec. 8-301 of this subtitle; and

  (2) consider:

    (i) the historic, archaeological, or architectural significance of the site or structure and its relationship to the historic, archaeological, or architectural significance of the surrounding area;

    (ii) the relationship of the exterior architectural features of the structure to the remainder of the structure and to the surrounding area;

    (iii) the general compatibility of exterior design, scale, proportion, arrangement, texture, and materials proposed to be used; and

    (iv) any other factors, including aesthetics, that the commission considers pertinent.

(b) A commission shall consider only the exterior features of a structure.

---

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