Maryland § 22-403
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 22-403, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-403.
(a) (1) Notwithstanding § 10–305 of the Local Government Article, judicial review of a decision by the board of appeals on an application for a zoning variance or special exception may be requested by any person or municipal corporation that appeared at the hearing in person, by attorney, or in writing.
(2) A petition for judicial review shall be filed in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County within 30 days after the decision by the board.
(3) The court may:
(i) affirm or reverse the action;
(ii) for any reason, remand the action to the board for further consideration; or
(iii) dismiss the petition.
(4) Any party to the proceeding in the circuit court may appeal from the judgment of the court to the Court of Special Appeals.
(b) The review proceedings provided by this section are exclusive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 22-403
What does Maryland Code § 22-403 cover?
Section 22-403 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 22-403?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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