(a) On a schedule that extends as far into the future as is reasonable, a community facilities element shall propose the most appropriate and desirable patterns for the general location, character, and extent of public and semipublic buildings, land, and facilities.
(b) A community facilities element may include:
(1) places of worship;
(2) fire stations;
(3) hospitals;
(4) institutions;
(5) jails;
(6) libraries;
(7) parks and recreation areas;
(8) police stations;
(9) schools and other educational facilities;
(10) cultural facilities;
(11) social welfare and medical facilities; and
(12) other public office or administrative facilities.
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