(a) The development regulations element shall include the planning commission’s recommendation for land development regulations to implement the plan.
(b) The development regulations element shall encourage:
(1) the use of flexible development regulations to promote innovative and cost–saving site design and protect the environment; and
(2) within the areas designated for growth in the plan:
(i) economic development through the use of innovative techniques; and
(ii) streamlined review of applications for development, including permit review and subdivision plat review.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning
Subtitle 1 - Requirement and Elements
Section 3-101 - Plan Required; Municipal Inclusion
Section 3-102 - Elements -- Noncharter Counties and Municipal Corporations
Section 3-103 - Development Regulations Element
Section 3-104 - Sensitive Areas Element
Section 3-105 - Transportation Element
Section 3-106 - Water Resources Element
Section 3-107 - Mineral Resources Element
Section 3-108 - Community Facilities Element
Section 3-109 - Areas of Critical State Concern Element
Section 3-110 - Goals and Objectives Element
Section 3-111 - Land Use Element
Section 3-112 - Municipal Growth Element