Md. Code, Land Use § 1–304

(a) This section applies to plan implementation and review under § 1–301(1)(ii) of this subtitle.

(b) In a priority funding area, if § 1–417 of this title or § 3–303 of this article requires an action to be “consistent with” or have “consistency with” a comprehensive plan, the term shall mean an action taken that will further, and not be contrary to, the following items in the plan:

(1) policies;

(2) timing of the implementation of the plan;

(3) timing of development;

(4) timing of rezoning; and

(5) development patterns.