The owner of contiguous properties may consolidate the properties by deed without initiating subdivision if the consolidation of the properties does not create a violation of the development provisions of this article or a violation of the provisions of Article 18 of this Code, or, within the critical area, is in compliance with COMAR, Title 27. The Office of Planning and Zoning shall not recognize as one lot consolidated parcels that include land within a platted and recorded road or right-of-way.
(Bill No. 3-05; Bill No. 59-10; Bill No. 93-12)