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County Council, September 8, 2026

Approves Additions package acceptance (first reading of bills including CB 116 stormwater loan), 9-0

1h 53m15,156 words
14 mentionsapprovedaduzoningresidentialpublic hearingindustrialcommercialPrince George's County, MD
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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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What 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…

Meeting key facts
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)

Second reading CB 70-2026 - use regulations for places of worship

Approved 9-0
2 conditions of approval

Free 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…

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Key Decisions (8)

Approved

CB 70-2026 - Use regulations and dimensional standards for places of worship

Vote: 9-0
Approved

CB 73-2026 - Standards for specific sign types (industrial zones)

Vote: 9-0
Amended

CB 74-2026 - Accessory Dwelling Units ordinance (second reading)

Amended

CB 71-2026 - Home occupation and home business regulation and enforcement

Vote: 9-0
Approved

Additions package acceptance (first reading of bills including CB 116 stormwater loan)

Vote: 9-0
Approved

Consent agenda adoption (first reading housing bills)

Vote: 9-0
Approved

FY2028-FY2030 Local Impact Grant Multi-Year Spending Plan letter

Vote: 7-0-1
Approved

CR 94-2026 - Sister city relationship with Kumasi, Asante Region, Ghana

Vote: 9-0

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)

ChairCouncilmember · 4Public · 4

On the record: the chair, 4 councilmembers, and 4 members of the public.

Agenda results

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING HOME OCCUPATION AND HOME BUSINESSES - REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT… conditional use permit

Case CB-071-2026
Amended 9-0
freeAmended 9-0moved by Eric Olson

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS - PLACES OF WORSHIP for… site plan

Case CB-070-2026
Approved 9-0
freeApproved 9-0moved by Jolene Ivey

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES for the purpose of amending the… site plan

Case CB-073-2026
Approved 9-0
freeApproved 9-0moved by Jolene Ivey

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