(a) The political subdivisions of this State have full authority, under their respective zoning powers:
(1) To zone areas for commercial or industrial purposes; and
(2) In these areas, to govern the size, spacing, and lighting of outdoor signs.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this part or any rule or regulation of the Administration:
(1) Local zoning regulations that relate to outdoor signs in commercial or industrial areas shall govern within the zoned area; and
(2) If a political subdivision adopts comprehensive zoning that includes the regulation of outdoor signs:
(i) The Administration may so certify to the Federal Highway Administrator; and
(ii) On certification, the control of outdoor signs in commercial or industrial areas transfers to the political subdivision.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - Regulation of Outdoor Advertising
Part IV - Outdoor Signs Along Federal-Aid Primary Highways
Section 8-726 - Legislative Policy
Section 8-728 - General Prohibition
Section 8-729 - Permit Required
Section 8-730 - Signs for Which Permit May Not Be Issued
Section 8-732 - Spacing of Signs at Intersections
Section 8-733 - Lighting of Signs
Section 8-734 - Mandatory Removal of Preexisting, Nonconforming Signs
Section 8-735 - Permissive Removal of Preexisting, Nonconforming Signs
Section 8-736 - Local Zoning Regulations
Section 8-737 - Compensation for Removal of Sign Adjacent to Federal-Aid Highway