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Zoning Bulletin <br />MARYLAND <br />Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (Democrat) <br />plans to submit two proposed bills to the Maryland General Assembly. <br />The first bill, "a campaign finance ethics package" would "close a loop- <br />hole in state law that allows developers with pending zoning applica- <br />tions to contribute to slates "; and "prevent slates that include the county <br />executive from receiving those contributions." The second bill would <br />"limit the circumstances under which a Prince George's County Council <br />member could call for a review of a developer's site plan." "State law <br />already prevents developers from making these contributions to indi- <br />vidual council members and the county executive. But Baker's proposal <br />goes further by expanding the proposed prohibition on contributions to <br />slates by developers with pending applications to also include the county <br />executive." <br />Source: Business Gazette; www.gazette.net <br />MICHIGAN <br />The City of Royal Oaks is considering zoning amendments that <br />would "allow film industry developers to open without first going to the <br />Zoning Board of Appeals for approval." <br />Source: www.hometownlife.com <br />NEW JERSEY <br />State lawmakers recently approved legislation that would expand the <br />powers of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority ( "CRDA "). <br />If the legislation is signed into law by Governor Christie, the CRDA will <br />have control over Atlantic City's Tourism District. Atlantic City Mayor <br />Lorenzo Langford reportedly intends to . "fight" "to protect the city's <br />sovereignty," insisting "local officials must have a say over what parts of <br />the city the zone will include" and referencing "concerns about the city's <br />authority over planning and zoning." <br />Source: Press of Atlantic City; www.pressofatlanticcity.com <br />WASHINGTON <br />The State House of Representatives' Local Government Committee is <br />considering House Bill 1013, which would "provide affected property <br />owners, written notice when a local government plans to change zon- <br />ing classifications." The Committee is also considering House Bill 1012, <br />which would "allow cities, counties and towns the ability to set terms of <br />office for planning commissioners between six and four years." <br />Source: The State Column; wiuw.thestatecolumn.com <br />2011 Thomson Reuters <br />February 10, 2011 1Volume 51 No. 3 <br />11 <br />