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 […]
Section 20-604 – Local Law Required
(a) On verifying that the requirements of § 20–603 of this subtitle have been complied with, the chair of the County Council shall promptly cause a local law to be introduced that proposes the change of boundaries that the petition requests. (b) The local law shall: (1) describe by clearly ascertained boundary lines, by landmarks, and by other […]
Section 20-605 – Required Notice and Hearing
(a) (1) The County Council shall give public notice of a hearing on the local law introduced under § 20–604 of this subtitle. (2) The notice required under this subsection shall be published at least four times at not less than weekly intervals in a newspaper of general circulation in the area proposed to be annexed. (3) The notice […]
Section 20-606 – Enactment and Effective Date of Local Law
(a) After the public hearing on the local law, the County Council may enact the local law in accordance with the usual requirements and practices applicable to legislative enactments of the County Council. (b) The local law may not become effective until at least 45 days following its final enactment.
Section 20-607 – Procedures for Referendum Following Enactment of Local Law
(a) A written petition for a referendum on the local law may be filed during the 45 days following the final enactment of the local law. (b) A petition filed under this section must be signed by: (1) at least 20% of the residents of the area to be annexed under the local law; and (2) owners of at […]
Section 20-514 – County Board of Education — Compliance
(a) The county board of education shall comply with all building regulations the County Council adopts for the regional district. (b) The county board of education shall provide: (1) fire escapes for all school buildings in use before May 7, 1943, if the buildings are more than one story in height; and (2) fire escapes for all buildings constructed […]