Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 5–612

The Plan shall contain recommendations for the most desirable general pattern of land use in the State. The recommendations shall be based on the best available information concerning:

(1) environmental and natural factors, including climate, soil and underground conditions, topography, and water sources and bodies of water;

(2) present and prospective economic bases of the State;

(3) water and sewerage facilities;

(4) trends of industrial, population, or other developments;

(5) habits and standards of life of the people of the State; and

(6) the relation of land use in the State to land use in adjoining areas.