# COMAR Title 24 — Department of Commerce

## Subtitle 05 — Economic Development

### Chapter 21 — Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone Program

#### Regulation .09 RISE Zone General Requirements.

*COMAR 24.05.21.09*

A. The designation of a RISE Zone is effective for 5 years.

B. The Secretary may not approve more than three RISE Zones in a single political subdivision.

C. The Secretary may not designate a RISE Zone in the following areas:

  (1) A development district established under Economic Development Article, Title 12, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

  (2) A special taxing district established under Local Government Article, Title 21, Annotated Code of Maryland, or The Charter of Baltimore City, §62A.

D. The designation of an area as a RISE Zone may not be construed to limit or supersede a provision of a comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, or other land use policy adopted by a political subdivision or bicounty agency with land use authority over the area designated as a RISE Zone.