Laurel updates development code to reflect Maryland Housing Certainty Act; locks rules at application completeness
Sep 16, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
Text amendment 272 was approved to align the city’s ULDC with the Maryland Housing Certainty Act, including locking regulatory rules at the time of a complete application, creating a five-year entitlement period for residential developments, and adjusting impact‑fee timing and electronic submittal rules.
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The planning commission approved text amendment 272 to implement changes required by the Maryland Housing Certainty Act, which staff said will be effective this October.
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