Residential-in-Commercial-Zone Laws - Study (Bring Back Main Street Act)

Summary

The bill changes Maryland’s land‑use code so that any county with more than 150,000 residents must treat multifamily and mixed‑use developments on water‑served, recreational or commercial parcels as a permitted use, meaning they can be approved without a public hearing or special permit. It limits the kinds of density, setback, parking and other restrictions counties may impose, while allowing up to 20% of floor space to be retail and requiring on‑site parking. The law also directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to study the impact of such requirements and report its findings by Dec. 1, 2026.

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