# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 9. Single-County Provisions

### Subtitle 21. Worcester County

#### Section 9-2101

This subtitle applies to Worcester County. 

#### Section 9-2102

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, on the zoning or rezoning of land, the county commissioners may impose appropriate restrictions or conditions to preserve or improve the general character and design of:

  (1) the land and improvements being zoned or rezoned; or

  (2) the surrounding land and improvements.

(b) On the zoning or rezoning of land, the county commissioners may retain the power to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping, or other improvements or alterations made on the land to assure conformity with the purposes of this division and the county zoning law.

(c) The county commissioners may exercise the power granted under this section only if the county commissioners adopt a local law that includes:

  (1) enforcement procedures; and

  (2) requirements for adequate notice of public hearings and conditions sought to be imposed.

#### Section 9-2103

Notwithstanding any other provision of this division or of the local laws of the county, an application for zoning classification or reclassification shall contain the following information:

(1) if the applicant is a corporation, the names and residences of the officers, directors, and all stockholders owning more than 20% of the capital stock of the corporation;

(2) if the applicant is a general or limited partnership, the names and residences of all partners who own more than 20% of the interest of the partnership;

(3) if the applicant is an individual, the applicant's name and residence; or

(4) if the applicant is a joint venture, unincorporated association, real estate investment trust, or other business trust or statutory trust, the names and residences of all persons holding an interest of more than 20% in the joint venture, unincorporated association, real estate investment trust, or other business trust or statutory trust.

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