For the purpose of promoting the health, safety, security, and general welfare of the Town of Galena, the Planning Commission of the Town of Galena, as constituted and empowered, pursuant to the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland and by Chapter 7, Administration of Government, Article II, § 7-3, of this Code, shall propose restrictions, controls, or other regulations on the height and size of buildings, the type of construction of buildings, yard spaces for buildings, the density of population, the location and use of buildings, and the use of land for trade, industry, residence, and other uses as herein provided.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
The Commission and the Mayor and Council shall hold public hearings on all plans, regulations and other proposals for which such hearings are required under the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1957 Edition). In connection with such hearings, the Council or the Commission, as the case may be, shall give public notice of at least 15 days by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the Town. Every such notice shall include the time and place of the hearing, a description or summary of the proposals to be considered at the hearing, and the place where a copy of such proposals may be obtained. At all such hearings there shall be afforded interested persons an opportunity to submit data, views or regulations with respect to the proposals under consideration.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
In connection with hearings conducted by the Mayor and Council, there shall be kept a written record. After any such hearing, the Mayor and Council shall, by resolution adopted by yea and nay vote in open session, on the basis of the record in proceeding, either adopt with or without modification, or reject, the proposed plans or regulations in whole or in part.