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County Council, September 1, 2026

Votes on Introduction of CB 103-2026 qualified data centers personal property tax

1h 25m11,586 words
44 mentionsapproveddeniedpublic hearingland usezoningshort term rentaladuresidentialcommercialsubdivisiondeferredPrince George's County, MD
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How this board votes

The County Council approved 94% of 335 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Sydney Harrison (16 of 185 recorded votes).

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What happened

This was primarily an introductory/consent session of the Prince George's County Council on September 1, 2026, dominated by first-reading introductions of ~35 bills and numerous resolutions, with several second-reading enactments and a water/sewer plan public hearing.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Prince George's County, MD
Governing body
Final authority
Date
September 1, 2026
Decisions
18 zoning decisions
Outcome
Voted

Projects in this meeting (3)

Introduction of CB 85-2026 use regulations of qualified data centers

Awaiting final vote

Second reading introduction of CB 69-2026 private school

Approved 9-0
1 condition of approval

Introduction of CB 84-2026 Streamlined

Awaiting final vote

Free sample: decision 1 of 18

Suspension of rules for CR 88-2026 (Park & Planning project charge clarification)

Resolution CR 88-2026 clarifying procedures set forth in CR 58-2026 for the project charge program in the FY27 M-NCPPC operating budget; introduced by Council Member Orieta. Motion to suspend the rules carried 9-2, with Harrison and one other member voting no; the resolution stands introduced.

The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.

Meeting Summary

This was primarily an introductory/consent session of the Prince George's County Council on September 1, 2026, dominated by first-reading introductions of ~35 bills and numerous resolutions, with several second-reading enactments and a water/sewer plan public hearing.

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Key Decisions (18)

Approved

Suspension of rules for CR 88-2026 (Park & Planning project charge clarification)

Vote: 9-2
Other

Introduction of CB 86-2026 Community Safe Space Act reporting violations

Other

Introduction of CB 92-2026 Accessory Dwelling Units

Other

Introduction of CB 96-2026 residential parking on unpaved areas

Other

Introduction of CB 103-2026 qualified data centers personal property tax

Other

Introduction of CB 85-2026 use regulations of qualified data centers

Other

Introduction of CB 76-2026 Commercial Reinvestment and Innovation Projects Act

Other

Introduction of CB 84-2026 Streamlined Site Plan Review Act

Approved

Enactment of CB 47-2026 off-street parking minimums for elderly/disabled housing

Vote: 7-0
Approved

Enactment of CB 67-2026 permitting fees consolidation

Vote: 7-0
Approved

Enactment of CB 72-2026 Emergency Weather Operations Fund

Vote: 7-0
Approved

Adoption of CR 62-2026 DPIE fee increase

Vote: 7-0
Other

Public hearing CR 63-2026 2018 Water and Sewer Plan March 2026 cycle amendments

Other

Introduction of CR 90-2026 National Harbor Development District amendment

Other

Introduction of CB 111-2026 National Harbor immersive entertainment venue bonds

Other

Introduction of CR 89-2026 210 on the Park bond

Other

Second reading introduction of CB 69-2026 private school special exception exemption

Approved

Authorization of chair signature on ADU legislation timeline letter to MD DHCD

Vote: 7-0

Development Activity (5)

210 on the Park

Residential

National Harbor Immersive Entertainment Venue

Commercial

Second Family Lancaster Lane group homes (sewer category change)

Residential

Market Signals (5)

Infrastructure

Data center growth is straining regional water and utility infrastructure;…

Commercial Demand

The county is actively pursuing streamlined development review and data…

Housing Demand

Multiple affordable-housing bills (CB 97-100, 108-110) and tax credit/deferral measures…

Who Spoke (19)

Applicant's RepWitnessPublic · 10

On the record: the applicant's representative, a witness, and 10 members of the public.

Agenda results

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CONVENIENCE STORES -TOBACCO PRODUCT SALES for the purpose of… plan amendment

Case CB-083-2026
No vote recorded

AN ACT CONCERNING STREAMLINING SUBDIVISION REVIEW ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of…

Case CB-090-2026
No vote recorded

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING NONRESIDENTIAL BASE ZONES - PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES -… conditional use permit

Case CB-081-2026
No vote recorded

AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU) for the purpose of providing for… entitlement

Case CB-092-2026
No vote recorded

More land-use items (1)

1 item with no recorded vote on this agenda
  • Proposed letter to Jacob R entitlementCase LTR 09012026
    No vote recorded

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