Section 25-101 – Scope of Title
This title applies only in Prince George’s County.
Section 25-303 – Stricter Standards Authorized in Metropolitan District
(a) This section applies to land in a municipal corporation that is in the regional district and is: (1) zoned for residential or commercial use; or (2) adjacent to residential or commercial zones. (b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, and for the purpose of preserving, improving, or protecting the general character and design of lands and improvements in a municipal […]
Section 25-201 – Association Represented by Nonattorney
Notwithstanding any other State law, in its rules and procedures the district council may allow a duly elected officer of a bona fide civic association or homeowners association to represent the association before the county planning board, district council, zoning hearing examiner, or board of appeals regardless of whether that individual is an attorney.
Section 25-401 – Local Laws Authorized
The county, by local law, may provide for: (1) the revitalization and redevelopment activities of the Commission in the county, including: (i) the organization or management of any revitalization or redevelopment activities of the Commission; and (ii) consolidation of Commission activities with the redevelopment authority of the county; and (2) the management and marketing of enterprise operations by the […]
Section 25-202 – Continuance of Zoning Hearing
(a) The People’s Zoning Counsel or any party of record may request the continuance of a hearing in accordance with this section. (b) The zoning hearing examiner shall grant a continuance if a required technical staff report has not been filed at least 30 days before the scheduled hearing. (c) If a continuance is granted under this section, […]
Section 25-402 – Limitations
A local law enacted under this subtitle may not impair or abrogate: (1) any right, including merit system and pension system rights, or benefit of any employee of the Commission; or (2) any pension obligation of the Commission for any Commission employee.
Section 25-203 – Examination of Witnesses
(a) All witnesses appearing in a hearing before the district council are subject to cross–examination. (b) (1) The district council may establish rules for the administering of oaths to and the cross–examination of witnesses appearing to testify at district council hearings. (2) Before establishing rules under this subsection, the district council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed […]
Section 25-204 – Written Findings and Conclusions Required
A contested application for a map amendment or special exception may not be granted or denied without written findings of material facts and conclusions.
Section 25-205 – Record of Hearing
The record of every district council hearing on a map amendment or special exception shall include: (1) the vote of each member; (2) whether the member abstained from voting; or (3) whether the member was absent.
Section 25-206 – Petition for Judicial Review — People’s Zoning Counsel
If the People’s Zoning Counsel has a reasonable belief that a final action on an application for a subdivision, special exception, variance, or site plan is arbitrary and capricious, the People’s Zoning Counsel may petition for judicial review of the final action on behalf of a bona fide citizens association that is entitled to judicial […]