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 51% compared to April (176 activity items across 14 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

CB 35-2026 — Ordinance on Daycare Centers for Children

Deferred.

Bill to increase access to child care by removing special exception approval in all zones, exempting daycare centers from detailed site plan approval, adding community notification, eliminating minimum parking in transit-oriented zones, reducing parking in certain activity zones, and allowing alternative parking compliance. Planning board supported; staff and chief zoning hearing examiner recommended technical amendments (bracketing out special exception standards on page 5, removing the detailed site plan exemption since buildings under 25,000 sq ft don't require one, revising notice and drop-off/right-of-way provisions). Public speaker Bradley Farrar urged amending the definition in Code 27-2500 to include before- and after-school care. Sponsor moved to hold to next PHED meeting to evaluate amendments.

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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.

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CR 38-2026 Amendment (Draft 2, Amendment 1)

Approved.

Amendment to the temporary moratorium resolution adding tobacco shop, electronic cigarette shop or retail tobacco business, and food or beverage store (as defined in zoning ordinance) to the moratorium scope, plus definitions. Passed.

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CB 27-2026 Fine Dining Incentive Act of 2026

Approved.

Act establishing a 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. Enacted 10-0.

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CB 29-2026 Dine-In Restaurant Permitting Incentive Act of 2026

Approved.

Act providing for a reduction in permitting fees for sit-down restaurants to stimulate restaurant growth in Prince George's County. Enacted 10-0.

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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 83% more often than April.
• Setback is new this month with 15 mentions, not present in April.
• Land use increased 75% compared to April.

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