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2006 session of the Maryland General Assembly was the most
active session relating to planning and zoning legislation
in many years. Key legislation was passed (House
Bill 1141 and House
Bill 2) that will affect comprehensive plans,
annexations and land preservation programs. This includes
new and expanded elements required in all comprehensive
plans. The law makes changes to basic land use planning
and zoning requirements and annexation procedures, agricultural
land preservation, and Maryland's Smart Growth programs.
The
following page contains information and publications that
will prove useful as jurisdictions analyze what the new
requirements of the law mean to them
BACKGROUND
Overview of the Key Planning Legislation from the 2006 Session
Copy of House Bill
1141, Land
Use-Local Government Planning
Copy
of House Bill 2, Agricultural Stewardship Act of 2006
Guidelines for Including Agricultural Land Protection in
the Sensitive Areas Element of the Comprehensive Plan
PRESENTATIONS FROM WORKSHOPS
Maryland Department of Planning: Overview of the Bill and the Municipal Growth
Element
Maryland Department of the Environment: The Water Resources Element
Maryland Department of Natural Resources:
Tributary Strategy and DNR’s
Role in the Water Resources Element
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