Section 25-608 – Conveyance and Recordation
(a) When an agricultural preservation easement is purchased in accordance with this subtitle, the property owner shall convey a perpetual preservation easement to the county planning board at the time of settlement. (b) The easement shall be recorded in the county land records.
Section 25-505 – Effective
An agreement executed by the County Executive takes effect without any further action by the district council.
Section 25-506 – Content
(a) An agreement shall include: (1) a description of the real property subject to the agreement; (2) the parties involved; (3) the specific purposes of the agreement; (4) the duration of the agreement; (5) a physical description and location of the structures and supporting facilities and features on the real property; (6) a description of all anticipated permits required or already approved […]
Section 25-507 – Term
(a) Except as otherwise provided in the agreement or extended by amendment under § 25–509 of this subtitle, an agreement is void 15 years after execution by the parties. (b) Any extension to an agreement is subject to approval by the district council.
Section 25-508 – Law Governing Agreement
The laws, rules, regulations, and policies in force at the time the parties execute an agreement shall govern the use, density, or intensity of development of the real property subject to the agreement unless the district council or State or federal government determines that compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and policies enacted after the parties […]
Section 25-509 – Amendment
The parties to an agreement may amend the agreement by mutual consent if the district council: (1) approves any substantive amendment; and (2) determines that the proposed amendment to the agreement is consistent with the Commission’s general plan.
Section 25-510 – Termination
(a) The parties to an agreement may terminate the agreement by mutual consent. (b) If the County Executive determines that suspension or termination of an agreement is essential to ensure the public health, safety, or welfare, the County Executive may suspend or terminate the agreement.
Section 25-511 – Recordation
(a) (1) An agreement shall be recorded in the land records of Prince George’s County. (2) If an agreement is not recorded as required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 30 days after its execution by all parties, the agreement is void. (b) When an agreement is recorded under subsection (a) of this section, the parties to the […]
Section 25-512 – Enforcement
(a) Unless terminated under § 25–510 of this subtitle, an agreement may be enforced by the parties to the agreement or their successors in interest using all remedies available at law or in equity. (b) No right to an administrative appeal arises from the negotiation or enforcement of an agreement.
Section 25-601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agricultural property” means property that is used for: (1) agriculture, viticulture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, or livestock and equine activities; (2) temporary or seasonal outdoor activities that do not permanently alter the property’s physical appearance and that do not diminish the property’s rural character; or (3) activities that are […]