Maryland § 5-821
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-821, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-821.
(a) Unless a person has an appropriate permit issued by the Administration, the person may not, in a noise zone established under this part:
(1) Establish or construct any new structure;
(2) Make any new use of any existing structure or land; or
(3) Substantially alter any existing structure or use of land.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Administration may not require any person to obtain a permit to construct an addition to a residential structure in a noise zone established under this part, if:
(1) The resultant improved structure retains the same number of family dwelling units; and
(2) The addition is not made eligible for participation in any State funded noise assistance program established under Subtitle 12 of this title.
(c) The Administration may not grant a permit if the proposed action would:
(1) Enlarge the size of or create an impacted land use area; or
(2) Violate local land use and zoning laws.
(d) Unless a person has an appropriate permit issued by the Administration or a variance granted by the Board of Airport Zoning Appeals, a political subdivision may not approve a final subdivision plan or issue any permit that is prerequisite to the construction of improvements in a noise zone established under this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-821
What does Maryland Code § 5-821 cover?
Section 5-821 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 § 5-821?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-821 apply to my situation?
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