Prince George's County Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Prince George's County held 14 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 63% compared to February (354 activity items across 9 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

CB17-2026 Use and Occupancy Permit Fees for Quality of Life Impact Uses

Approved.

Establishes $5,000 use permit fee and $5,000 annual renewal fee for class A beer/wine/liquor stores, tobacco shops, electronic cigarette shops, regulated firearms dealers, consolidated storage uses, and convenience stores with tobacco licenses. Creates Quality of Life Improvement Fund with 10% to childcare scholarship fund and 5% to childcare facilities program.

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Confirmation of David Burd as Director of Office of Central Services

Approved.

David J. Burd confirmed as Director of Office of Central Services. OCS manages 135+ county-owned buildings, fleet of 4,200 vehicles valued at $140 million, and capital improvement program managing $250+ million in construction projects. Burd previously served as deputy CAO for government operations and economic development.

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Confirmation of Chanel Dickerson as Director of Office of Community Relations

Approved.

Chanel Dickerson confirmed as Director of Office of Community Relations. She is a 34-year veteran of Metropolitan Police Department, retiring as first female three-star assistant chief. Has been serving as acting director for nine months, responding to 27,000+ overdue service requests and creating Strike Force 311.

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CR11-2026 Request for OPC Investigation of Utility Rate Increases

Approved.

Resolution requesting Maryland Office of People's Council to investigate significant public utility rate increases affecting Prince George's County residential customers.

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CR-11-2026 Utility Rate Investigation Request

Approved.

Resolution sponsored by Council Member Burrows requesting the Office of People's Council to investigate significant public utility rate increases. OPC is currently active in representing ratepayers in cases before the PSC.

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Zoning Changes

• RE → RPD, 126.16 acres at 3801 Steed Road, Clinton, Maryland (South Side of Steed Road) (NVR Inc)
• AR (formerly RA) → AR with Special Exception for Planned Retirement Community, 43.73 acres at 6505 Johensu Drive, Upper Marlborough (Parcels 22 and 83) (Meridian Hill Partners LLC)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 175 instances
• density: 69 instances
• residential: 58 instances
• land use: 51 instances
• rezoning: 35 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 92% from February.
• Land use came up 70% more often than February.

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