(a) The purposes of this section are to:
(1) protect the historical, archaeological, architectural, or cultural heritage areas in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County that comprise the regional district; and
(2) preserve and enhance the quality of life in the community.
(b) In addition to the power to regulate planning, zoning, or subdivision, a district council may adopt local laws to protect, preserve, and enhance, as designated on the adopted and approved general plan:
(1) sites;
(2) structures and their appurtenances and environmental settings; and
(3) districts of historical, archaeological, architectural, or cultural value.
(c) (1) The enactment and application of a local law under this section shall be:
(i) reasonable and appropriate to the purpose of this subtitle; and
(ii) limited to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the exterior of the site, structure, or district.
(2) If the enactment or application of a local law by the district council effects a taking of private property, the district council shall make provision for just compensation.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 22-101 - Designation of District Councils
Section 22-102 - Bi-County District Council
Section 22-104 - Authority to Adopt and Amend Zoning Law
Section 22-105 - Development Rights
Section 22-106 - Prohibited Land Uses -- Limitations
Section 22-107 - Application for Zoning Map Amendment -- Montgomery County
Section 22-108 - Protection of Historical, Archaeological, Architectural, or Cultural Heritage Areas