{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-land-use-7-103","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Land Use § 7–103","heading":"","body":"The authority granted under this subtitle is not intended to limit a local jurisdiction’s authority to:\n(1) exercise any planning and zoning powers not expressly authorized under this subtitle; or\n(2) adopt other methods to:\n(i) facilitate orderly development and growth;\n(ii) encourage the preservation of natural resources; or\n(iii) provide affordable housing.","path":["Article - Land Use"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=glu\u0026section=7-103","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:47Z","sha256":"9d650c7ace0b5d0f98aeeeece73bf40daef54083287fb3cf174ac6f29e39f7df","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-land-use-7-102","next":"us-md/md.-code-land-use-7-104"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}