§ 5–821
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 5-821 (2026)
Title 5. Aviation
Subtitle 8. Noise Zone Regulations
§ 5–821LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Unless a person has an appropriate permit issued by the Administration, the person may not, in a noise zone established under this part:
(1)
Establish or construct any new structure;
(2)
Make any new use of any existing structure or land; or
(3)
Substantially alter any existing structure or use of land.
(b)
Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Administration may not require any person to obtain a permit to construct an addition to a residential structure in a noise zone established under this part, if:
(1)
The resultant improved structure retains the same number of family dwelling units; and
(2)
The addition is not made eligible for participation in any State funded noise assistance program established under Subtitle 12 of this title.
(c)
The Administration may not grant a permit if the proposed action would:
(1)
Enlarge the size of or create an impacted land use area; or
(2)
Violate local land use and zoning laws.
(d)
Unless a person has an appropriate permit issued by the Administration or a variance granted by the Board of Airport Zoning Appeals, a political subdivision may not approve a final subdivision plan or issue any permit that is prerequisite to the construction of improvements in a noise zone established under this subtitle.