(a) This section applies to plan implementation and review under § 1–301(1)(ii) of this subtitle. (b) In a priority funding area, if § 1–417 of this title or § 3–303 of this article requires an action to be 'consistent with' or have 'consistency with' a comprehensive plan, the term shall mean an action taken that will further, and not be contrary to, the following items in the plan: (1) policies; (2) timing of the implementation of the plan; (3) timing of development; (4) timing of rezoning; and (5) development patterns.
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