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).
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law
Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs
Part III - Private Group Homes
Section 7-607 - Certificates of Approval -- Rules and Regulations
Section 7-608 - Certificates of Approval -- Obtaining
Section 7-609 - Certificates of Approval -- Qualifications
Section 7-610 - Certificates of Approval -- Application
Section 7-611 - Investigations; Hearings; Notice; Annual Report