Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 5-704: (a) Except as to the land area subject to jurisdiction of the Board of Airport Zoning Appeals as established under Subtitle 5 of this title, a political subdivision or a joint board established under Subtitle 6 of this title may grant any variance to a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle,
What this law says, in plain English
Local governments may grant zoning variances if they don't endanger public health, safety, or welfare. Applicants must follow local variance procedures, and the government must notify the state administration at least 10 days before any hearing.
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