Maryland Land Use Section 14.09

      (a)      This section applies to Worcester County.

      (b)      (1)      Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on the zoning or rezoning of any land, the County Commissioners may impose restrictions, conditions, or limitations considered by the County Commissioners to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of:

                  (i)      The land and improvements being zoned or rezoned; or

                  (ii)      The surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements.

            (2)      On the zoning or rezoning of any land, the Commissioners may retain or reserve the power to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping, or other improvements, alterations, and changes made on the land to assure conformity with the intent and purposes of this article and of the county zoning ordinance.

            (3)      The County Commissioners may exercise the powers granted under this subsection only if the County Commissioners adopt an ordinance that includes:

                  (i)      Enforcement procedures; and

                  (ii)      Requirements for adequate notice of public hearings and conditions sought to be imposed.

      (c)      Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article or of the local laws of Worcester County, an application for zoning classification or reclassification shall contain the following information:

            (1)      If the applicant is a corporation, the names and residences of the officers, directors, and all stockholders owning more than 20% of the capital stock of the corporation;

            (2)      If the applicant is a general or limited partnership, the names and residences of all partners who own more than 20% of the interest of the partnership;

            (3)      If the applicant is an individual, the applicant's name and residence; or

            (4)      If the applicant is a joint venture, unincorporated association, real estate investment trust, or other business trust, the names and residences of all persons holding an interest of more than 20% in the joint venture, unincorporated association, real estate investment trust, or other business trust, respectively.

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