Section 5-704 - Variances. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-704. Variances.
 

(a)  Power of political subdivision to grant.- Except as to the land area subject to jurisdiction of the Board of Airport Zoning Appeals as established under Subtitle 5 of this title, a political subdivision or a joint board established under Subtitle 6 of this title may grant any variance to a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, if the variance will not endanger the public health, safety, and welfare. 

(b)  Application.- Unless the legislative body of the political subdivision or the joint board provides otherwise, any person who desires a maximum height variance may apply for the variance in accordance with the local procedure for requesting a variance to the comprehensive zoning regulations of the political subdivision. 

(c)  Notice to Administration.- If an application for a variance is made, the political subdivision or joint board shall notify the Administration of the application at least 10 days before any hearing is held on it. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 1A, § 8-804; 1977, ch. 13, § 2; 1986, ch. 859.]