Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 8-406 - Halfway houses - In general(a) A small halfway house: (1) Is deemed conclusively a single-family dwelling for purposes of zoning; and(2) Is permitted to locate in all residential zones.(b) A large halfway house is deemed conclusively a multifamily dwelling and is permitted to locate in zones of similar density.(c) A halfway house is not subject to any special exception, conditional use permit, or procedure that differs from that required for a single-family dwelling or a multifamily dwelling of similar density in the same zone.(d) A general zoning ordinance that conflicts with the provisions of this section is superseded by this section, to the extent of the conflict.Added by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 469, Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2015.