2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 7-609 - Certificates of approval -- Qualifications

§7-609.

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).