Building codes; regulation of buildings and signs

1. Law
2. Maryland Code
3. Local Government
4. Counties
5. Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory
6. Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations
7. Building and Housing Codes; Regulation of Home Builders
8. Building codes; regulation of buildings and signs

    (a)    This section applies to all counties except:

        (1)    Anne Arundel County;

        (2)    Baltimore City;

        (3)    Baltimore County;

        (4)    Cecil County;

        (5)    Charles County;

        (6)    Howard County;

        (7)    Prince George’s County;

        (8)    Queen Anne’s County; and

        (9)    Worcester County.

    (b)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.

    (c)    The governing body of a county may:

        (1)    regulate the construction of buildings and signs;

        (2)    adopt a building code;

        (3)    provide for enforcement of the code;

        (4)    require permits for the construction of buildings and signs;

        (5)    impose permit and inspection fees;

        (6)    provide for inspection of buildings and structures;

        (7)    provide for condemnation of dangerous or insecure buildings or structures as provided under other public general law; and

        (8)    require dangerous or insecure buildings and structures to be made safe or demolished.

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