Section 20-519 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County unit” includes: (1) the Commission; (2) the county Department of Environmental Resources; (3) the county Department of Public Works and Transportation; (4) the county fire/EMS department; (5) the county health department; and (6) the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. (c) “Development” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of this article. (d) “Development […]
Section 20-704 – Agreement With Prior Established Municipal Corporation
(a) The Commission or the county planning board may enter into an agreement with a prior established municipal corporation that allows the Commission or the county planning board to exercise planning and zoning powers in the municipal corporation. (b) On execution of an agreement authorized under this section, the following shall apply to a prior established municipal […]
Section 20-520 – Scope of Part
This part applies only in Prince George’s County.
Section 20-521 – Purpose of Part
The purpose of this part is to encourage environmentally responsible urban renewal and revitalization through expedited review of development permits required for qualifying redevelopment projects.
Section 20-522 – Procedure
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, within 90 days after receiving an application for a development permit for a qualifying redevelopment project, the county shall: (1) approve or disapprove the application; and (2) notify the applicant of the approval or disapproval in writing. (b) The county shall have an additional 60 days to […]
Section 20-523 – Required Elements
A qualifying redevelopment project shall incorporate environmentally responsible design elements that promote: (1) water conservation by using practices, techniques, and technologies that: (i) reduce the consumption, loss, or waste of water; (ii) improve efficiency in the use of water; or (iii) make more efficient use of the water treatment infrastructure; (2) energy efficiency by using practices, techniques, and technologies that […]
Section 20-526 – Criminal and Civil Enforcement
(a) (1) In Montgomery County, it is a misdemeanor to: (i) construct, alter structurally, or use any building, structure, or land in violation of this title, a local law adopted under this title, or a decision made under this title; or (ii) willfully issue a building, use, or occupancy permit in violation of this title, a local law adopted […]
Section 20-601 – Scope of Subtitle
This subtitle applies only in Prince George’s County.
Section 20-602 – Authorized
Subject to this subtitle and any local law adopted by the County Council under this subtitle, any area in the county within an election district that abuts territory within the regional district may be annexed to the boundaries of the regional district.
Section 20-603 – Petition
(a) (1) A proposal for annexation of an area to the regional district shall be initiated by a written petition. (2) The written petition shall be signed by: (i) at least 25% of the residents of the area to be annexed who are registered as voters in county elections; and (ii) owners of at least 25% of the assessed valuation […]