(a) At least once every 10 years, which corresponds to the comprehensive plan revision process under § 3–301 of this subtitle, a local jurisdiction shall ensure the implementation of the visions, the development regulations element, and the sensitive areas element of the plan. (b) A local jurisdiction shall ensure that the implementation of the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are achieved through the adoption of the following applicable implementation mechanisms that are consistent with the comprehensive plan: (1) zoning laws; (2) planned development ordinances and regulations; (3) subdivision ordinances and regulations; and (4) other land use ordinances and regulations.
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