Maryland Statutes
Part III - Private Group Homes
Section 7-609 - Certificates of Approval -- Qualifications

To qualify for a certificate of approval, an applicant shall satisfy the Secretary that:
        (1)    The proposed private group home is consistent with the State plan;
        (2)    The applicant is a proper person to receive a certificate of approval;
        (3)    The proposed private group home is appropriate for the stated purpose;
        (4)    The proposed private group home meets or, on completion, will meet the licensing requirements of Subtitle 9 of this title;
        (5)    The proposed private group home meets or, on completion, will meet all of the general zoning requirements that apply to the site and that relate to:
            (i)    The height and size of any buildings that are involved;
            (ii)    The land that may be covered or occupied;
            (iii)    The open space requirements;
            (iv)    The density requirements; and
            (v)    The use of any land or buildings; and
        (6)    The applicant’s facilities meet the federal regulation requirements on program accessibility (45 C.F.R. §§ 84.21 through 84.23).