§ 2–701
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 2-701 (2026)
Title 2. Department of Transportation
Subtitle 7. Sustainable Communities
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(a)
The General Assembly finds that the State must have sustainable communities in order to:
(1)
Preserve and protect the State’s natural resources; and
(2)
Achieve the State’s economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy in § 5–7A–01 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(b)
The General Assembly finds that sustainable communities are places where public and private investments and partnerships achieve:
(1)
Development of a healthy local economy;
(2)
Protection and appreciation of historic and cultural resources;
(3)
A mix of land uses;
(4)
Affordable and sustainable housing and job options; and
(5)
Growth and development practices that protect the environment and conserve air, water, and energy resources, encourage walkability and recreational opportunities, and, where available, create access to transit.