Section 10-518 - Qualifications of applicants. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-518. Qualifications of applicants.
 

(a)  In general.- To qualify for a license, an applicant shall satisfy the Secretary that the proposed private group home: 

(1) Is needed; 

(2) Is compatible with the nature and character of the area involved; 

(3) Is near transportation facilities; 

(4) Meets or, on completion, will meet the requirements of this subtitle and the rules and regulations that the Secretary adopts under this subtitle; and 

(5) Meets or, on completion, will meet all general zoning requirements that apply to the site and that relate to: 

(i) The height and size of any buildings that are involved; 

(ii) The land that may be covered or occupied; 

(iii) The size of yards that require open space; 

(iv) The density of population; and 

(v) The use of the land and buildings. 

(b)  Zoning classifications.-  

(1) A small private group home: 

(i) Is deemed conclusively a single-family dwelling; and 

(ii) Is permitted to locate in all residential zones. 

(2) A large private group home is deemed conclusively a multi-family dwelling and is permitted to locate in zones of similar density. 

(3) A private group home may not be subject to any special exception, conditional use permit, or procedure that differs from that required for a single-family dwelling or a multi-family dwelling of similar density in the same zone. 

(4) A general zoning ordinance that conflicts with the provisions of this section is superseded by this section to the extent of the conflict. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 59, §§ 62, 65, 68; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; 1991, ch. 425.]