Prince George's County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Prince George's County held 12 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 61% compared to April (162 activity items across 13 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

CB 35-2026 - Youth Regulation Day Care Centers

Deferred.

Bill to increase access to childcare facilities by removing special exception approval in all zones, exempting daycare centers from detailed site plan approval, eliminating minimum parking requirements in transit-oriented zones, and reducing parking requirements in certain activity zones. The sponsor requested a hold to review planning staff amendments regarding detailed site plan exemptions, notice provisions, and parking standards.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

CB 32-2026: Non-Residential Property Standards Fines

Approved.

Increases civil monetary fines for property maintenance violations on non-residential properties from $1,000 per violation to $2,000 for first violation and $5,000 for subsequent violations. Residential property fines remain unchanged at $1,000. Sponsored by Council Member Fisher to address commercial properties with encampments and unmaintained green spaces.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Convenience Store Moratorium in District 7 (CR38-2026)

Approved.

Establishes one-year moratorium on building or expanding convenience stores, tobacco shops, electronic cigarette shops, retail tobacco businesses, and food/beverage stores in Council District 7. Requests study of quality of life impacts from saturation of these businesses.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Fine Dining Incentive Act (CB27-2026)

Approved.

Establishes Prince George's County Fine Dining Incentive Program to attract fine dining restaurants, reserving a percentage of annual awards from the Economic Development Incentive Fund for the program.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Dine-In Restaurant Permitting Incentive Act (CB29-2026)

Approved.

Provides reduction in permitting fees for sit-down restaurants to stimulate restaurant growth in Prince George's County.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• RSF65 (Residential Single Family 65) → RSFA (Residential Single Family Attached) at Properties between Newark Road and Newton Street, Colmar Manor (Prince George's County Planning Department)
• Various zones → Various zones per sectional map amendment, 168 acres total across 54 zoning changes at Port Town Sector Plan area (planning areas 68 and 69) (Prince George's County Planning Department)
• 2013 Sector Plan designations → Amended designations incorporating medical innovation campus feasibility study at Central Branch Avenue Corridor Revitalization Sector Plan Area (Council member Harrison)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 46 instances
• residential: 44 instances
• commercial: 33 instances
• setback: 15 instances
• land use: 14 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 92% from April.
• Residential came up 100% more often than April.
• Setback is new this month with 15 mentions, not present in April.
• Land use increased 133% compared to April.

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