County Council, September 8, 2026
Approves Additions package acceptance (first reading of bills including CB 116 stormwater loan), 9-0
How this board votes
The County Council approved 94% of 336 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Sydney Harrison (16 of 186 recorded votes).
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See the full board record, member by memberWhat happened
This Prince George's County Council meeting was dominated by proclamations, public comment on ICE's permit at 6505 Belcrest Road, and legislative first/second readings; the primary substantive land-use action was enactment of CB 70-2026 (places of worship use regulations and dime…
- Jurisdiction
- Prince George's County, MD
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- September 8, 2026
- Decisions
- 8 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 9-0
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsSecond reading CB 70-2026 - use regulations for places of worship
Approved 9-0Free sample: decision 1 of 8
CB 70-2026 - Use regulations and dimensional standards for places of worship
Ordinance providing for approval of a detailed site plan for development of certain places of worship, cultural facilities, and covenants, and amending use regulations to allow modified design standards and intensity of dimensional standards. Public hearing held with no speakers; rules suspended and bill enacted 9-0.
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 Prince George's County Council meeting was dominated by proclamations, public comment on ICE's permit at 6505 Belcrest Road, and legislative first/second readings; the primary substantive land-use action was enactment of CB 70-2026 (places of worship use regulations and dime…
Key Decisions (8)
CB 70-2026 - Use regulations and dimensional standards for places of worship
CB 73-2026 - Standards for specific sign types (industrial zones)
CB 74-2026 - Accessory Dwelling Units ordinance (second reading)
CB 71-2026 - Home occupation and home business regulation and enforcement
Additions package acceptance (first reading of bills including CB 116 stormwater loan)
Consent agenda adoption (first reading housing bills)
FY2028-FY2030 Local Impact Grant Multi-Year Spending Plan letter
CR 94-2026 - Sister city relationship with Kumasi, Asante Region, Ghana
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
The Council introduced a broad package of housing bills (ADU…
Sentiment
Substantial community fear over ICE expansion at 6505 Belcrest Road…
Infrastructure
The county authorized borrowing up to $38.5 million via Maryland…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, 4 councilmembers, and 4 members of the public.
Agenda results
Each land-use item on the agenda, with its recorded voteAN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS - PLACES OF WORSHIP for… site plan
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES for the purpose of amending the… site plan
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