3754

LAWS OF MARYLAND

[Ch. 892

be used by the Commission to purchase [such] THE open
spaces for the use and benefit of the subdivision in
cases where dedication would be impractical; (4) the
reservation of lands for schools and other public
buildings and for parks, playgrounds, and other public
purposes, provided no reservation of land for traffic,
recreation or any other public purposes as herein
provided shall continue for longer than three [(3)] years
without the written approval of all persons holding or
otherwise owning any legal or equitable interest in
[said] THE property; and provided further that [such] THE
properties [sol reserved for public use [as hereinbefore
provided] shall be exempt from all state, county, and
local taxes during [such] THE period; (5) the
conservation of or production of adequate transportation,
water drainage and sanitary facilities; (6) the
preservation of the location of and the volume and flow
of water in and other characteristics of natural streams
and other waterways; (7) the avoidance of population
congestion; (8) the avoidance of [such] scattered or
premature subdivision of land as would involve danger or
injury to health, safety or welfare by reason of the lack
of water supply, drainage, transportation or other public
services or necessitate an excessive expenditure of
public funds for the supply of [such] services; (9)
conformity of resubdivided lots to the character of lots
within the existing subdivision with respect to area,
frontage, and alignment to existing lots and streets;
(10) control of subdivision or building (except for
agricultural or recreational purposes) in flood plain
areas or streams and drainage courses, and on unsafe land
areas; (11) preservation of outstanding natural or
cultural features and historic sites or structures; or
(12) other benefits to the health, comfort, safety or
welfare of the present and future population of the
Regional District.

(b) Provisions; bond. The regulations may include
provisions as to the extent and manner in which (1) roads
shall be graded and improved; (2) curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks shall be built; (3) water, sewer, and other
utility mains, piping, connections, and other facilities
shall be installed; and (4) trees shall be planted or
conserved as a condition precedent to the approval of a
plat. The regulations or practice of the Commission may
provide for the tentative approval of a plat previous to
[such] improvements and installations; but [any such]
tentative approval [shall] MAY not be entered on the plat
or entitle the plat to filing or record. In lieu of the
completion of [such] THE improvements prior to the
approval of the plat, the Commission or County may accept
a bond with surety to secure the actual construction and
installation of [such] THE improvements and installations
at a time and according to specifications fixed by or in