Project Documents

Documents relating to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations Rewrite

Information pertaining to updating the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations will be archived on this page for public review and convenience.

Countywide Map Amendment

- Guide to New Zones, August 2019
- Countywide Map Amendment Initiation Legal Notice, July 2019
- Countywide Map Amendment Initiation Mailer , September 2019
- Countywide Map Amendment FAQs , September 2019
- New Zone Request Packet , September 2019
- Regional Education Sessions Presentation , November 2019
  - EAST RIVERDALE-BEACON HEIGHTS AND GREATER CHEVERLY SECTOR PLAN ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS, December 2019

Approved Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations as of October 2018

- - Zoning Ordinance (Legislative/Zoning Information System)
  - Subdivision Regulations (Legislative/Zoning Information System)
  - Landscape Manual (Legislative/Zoning Information System)

Fact Sheets about the NEW Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, and Landscape Manual

- - Current and Proposed Lineup of Zones, January 2019
  - Visual Guide to Zoning Categories , January 2019
  - Major Changes from the Old to New Ordinance, February 2019

Fact Sheets

Read Fact Sheets about the NEW Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. Responses are prepared by Prince George’s Planning Department staff unless otherwise noted.

- - Community Mailer – Countywide Map Amendment, September 2019
  - Major Changes from the Old to New Ordinance, June 2022
  - New Zoning Ordinance Fact Sheet: Introduction and Project Overview, June 2022
  - New Zoning Ordinance Fact Sheet: Administrative Procedures and Processes, June 2022
  - New Zoning Ordinance Fact Sheet: The New Zones, June 2022
  - New Zoning Ordinance Fact Sheet: Uses and Use Categories, June 2022
  - New Zoning Ordinance Fact Sheet: Development Standards, June 2022
  - New Zoning Ordinance Fact Sheet: Transitional Provisions, June 2022
  - New Subdivision Regulations Fact Sheet, June 2022

Read Frequently Asked Questions and Fact Sheets about the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations Rewrite during the drafting process (October 2014 – October 2018). Responses are prepared by Prince George’s Planning Department staff unless otherwise noted.

- - DRAFT – Guide to NEW Zones, December 2018
  - Major Changes in the Comprehensive Review Draft, October 2017
  - Zoning Rewrite Fact Sheet – Review Authority, March 2017
  - Zoning Rewrite Fact Sheet – Development Standards, February 2017
  - Zoning Rewrite Fact Sheet – Uses, February 2017
  - Zoning Rewrite Fact Sheet – Zones, January 2017
  - 10 Things to Know About Module 3, October 2016
  - Prince George’s Countywide Mailer, August 2019
  - Module 2: Development Standards and Public Facilities Adequacy Discussion Questions, August 2016
  - 10 Things to Know About Module 2, July 2016
  - 10 Things to Know About Module 1, April 2016
  - Module 1: Zones and Uses Discussion Questions, February 2016
  - Evaluation and Recommendations Report: FAQs, (March 2015).

Consultant Documents

Review project documents and reports prepared by Clarion Associates Consultant Team.

Prince George’s Zoning Rewrite Test Cases, January 2018

Comprehensive Review Draft

- - Current and Proposed Lineup of Zones, April 2018
  - Current and Proposed Lineup of Zones, October 2017
  - Subtitle 27: Zoning Ordinance, September 2017
  - Subtitle 24: Subdivision Regulations, September 2017
  - Landscape Manual, September 2017

Module 3: Zoning Processes and Subdivision Regulations

- - Division 27: Zoning Processes and relevant definitions, September 2016
  - Division 24: Adequacy of Public Facilities and relevant definitions, September 2016
  - Module 3: Executive Summary, September 2016

Module 2: Development Standards and Adequate Public Facilities

- - Subtitle 27: Development Standards and relevant definitions, May 2016
  - Subtitle 24: Adequacy of Public Facilities and relevant definitions, May 2016
  - Prince George’s County Landscape Manual, July 2016
  - Module 2: Executive Summary, May 2016

Module 1: Zones and Uses

- - Rationale for Elimination of M-U-TC Memo, April 2016
  - Subtitle 27: Zones and Use Regulations, October 2015
  - Subtitle 27: Zones and Use Regulations with footnotes, October 2015
  - Errata Sheet-Technical Changes to Module 1, October 2015
  - Executive Summary – Module 1: Prince George’s County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, October 2015
  - Current and Proposed Lineup of Zones, October 2015

Evaluation and Recommendations

- - Developer Interviews Report, March 2017
  - Final Phasing Plan Summary, May 2015
  - Prince George’s County Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulation, Evaluation and Recommendation Report, December 2014
  - Issue Identification and Evaluation Memorandum, July 2014

Discussion Papers and Technical Reports

Review discussion papers and technical analyses prepared by Prince George’s Planning Department staff.

- - - Technical Staff Analysis of Stakeholder Comments – Comprehensive Review Draft, Landscape Manual, April 2018
    - Technical Staff Analysis on Stakeholder Comments – Comprehensive Review Draft, Zoning Ordinance, March 2018
    - Mixed-Use Zoning Tools in Prince George’s County, August 2017
    - Numbering and Organization of the Proposed New Zoning Ordinance, May 2017
    - Pre-Application Neighborhood Meetings, May 2017
    - Technical Staff Analysis on Stakeholder Comments – Module 3 Subdivision Regulations, May 2017
    - Technical Staff Analysis on Stakeholder Comments – Module 3, April 2017
    - Technical Staff Analysis on Stakeholder Comments – Module 2, February 2017
    - Technical Staff Analysis on Stakeholder Comments – Module 1, November 2016
    - Visualizing the Zoning Rewrite, August 2016
    - Health and Zoning in Prince George’s County, July 2016
    - Creating a World-Class Public Participation Process for Land Use and Zoning Decisions, July 2016
    - Transitioning Prince George’s County to a New Zoning Ordinance, March 2016
    - Zoning Best Practices, September 2014

Comparison Charts

Review documents that compare the proposed changes in the new Zoning Ordinance. Prepared by Prince George’s Planning Department staff.

- - - - Current and Proposed Lineup of Zones, April 2018
      - Use Category Quick Reference, February 2017
      - Current Uses to New Uses Crosswalk (Public Draft 1), January 2017
      - Summary Comparison Chart of Clarion Associates’ Proposed Changes to Development Review Responsibilities , September 2016
      - Summary Comparison Chart of Clarion Associates’ Proposed Changes to Notification Procedures , September 2016

Presentations

Find copies of recent presentations made to community groups and stakeholders about the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations Rewrite.

- - - - Spring 2020 Presentation, February 2020
      - 2019 County Council Retreat, January 2019
      - Should Zoning Be Simple, presentation to APA National Conference, April 2018
      - County Council Worksession #4 – Stakeholder Comments, February 2018
      - County Council Worksession #3 – Legacy Zoning, February 2018
      - County Council Worksession #2 – APF and Parking, February 2018
      - County Council Worksession #1 – Mandatory Mixed Use, January 2018
      - 2018 County Council Retreat, January 2018
      - Comprehensive Review Draft – Community Presentation, October 2017
      - Comprehensive Review Draft – Presentation to Planning Board, October 2017
      - Comprehensive Review Draft – Presentation to County Council, October 2017
      - Zoning Rewrite Update to Port Towns CDC, September 2017
      - Zoning Rewrite Community Update – Fall, August 2017
      - Zoning Technical Panel Summer Update, July 2017
      - Prince George’s County Council Townhall, July 2017
      - Clarion Associates Worksession with the County Council, July 2017
      - Zoning Rewrite Project Update to the County Council, July 2017
      - Zoning Rewrite Worksession with the County Council, July 2017
      - District 3 Community Update on the Zoning Rewrite, March 2017
      - Zoning Rewrite Worksession with the County Council – Countywide Map Amendment and Subdivision Regulations, March 2017
      - Zoning Rewrite Worksession with the County Council – Public Participation and Review Authority, March 2017
      - Zoning Rewrite Worksession with the County Council – Development Standards, February 2017
      - Zoning Rewrite Worksession with the County Council – Uses, February 2017
      - Update to the Prince George’s County Council – Council Retreat 2017, January 2017
      - Zoning Rewrite Worksession with the County Council – Zones, January 2017
      - Know Your Block – Port Towns Youth Council Presentation, November 2016
      - Zoning Rewrite Update to Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation, October 2016
      - Module 3: Zoning Processes and Subdivision Regulations, September 2016
      - Prince George’s County Council Town Hall, July 2016
      - Module 2: Development Standards and Subdivision Regulations, presented by Clarion Associates June 2016
      - Module 1: Zones and Use Regulations – Community Update, January 2016
      - Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Update – Presented to the Prince George’s County Council, January 2016
      - Module 1: Zones and Use Regulations presented by Clarion Associates, October 2015
      - Summer 2015 Recap to Prince George’s County Council PZED Committee, September 2015
      - Build Your Neighborhood, September 2015
      - Know Your Neighborhood , July 2015
      - Zoning Rewrite Community Update Spring 2015, April 2015
      - Evaluation & Recommendations presentation to the District Council, February 2015
      - Evaluation & Recommendations presentation to the Zoning Technical Panel, January 2015
      - Countywide Listening Session on the Evaluation & Recommendations Report , January 2015
      - Evaluation & Recommendations presentation to the Prince George’s County Council, January 2015
      - Evaluation & Recommendations presentation to the Prince George’s Planning Board, December 2014
      - Zoning Ordinance Community Update Fall 2014, September 2014
      - Zoning Rewrite Work Plan, June 2014

Meeting Summaries

Read feedback from community meetings about the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations Rewrite. Responses are prepared by Prince George’s Planning Department staff unless otherwise noted.

- - - - Central County Listening Session on the Comprehensive Review Draft, October 2017
      - North County Listening Session on the Comprehensive Review Draft, October 2017
      - Zoning Technical Panel Listening Session on the Comprehensive Review Draft, October 2017
      - Combined Focus Group Listening Session on the Comprehensive Review Draft, October 2017
      - South County Listening Session on the Comprehensive Review Draft, October 2017
      - Route 1 Community Meeting on the Zoning Rewrite, October 2017
      - Combined Focus Group Meeting Public Notes, July 2017
      - Maryland Building Industry Association Meeting Public Notes, July 2017
      - Prince George’s County Council Town Hall Meeting Public Notes, July 2017
      - District 4 Listening Session (Glenn Dale), March 2017
      - District 4 Listening Session (Greenbelt), February 2017
      - 8th Precinct Civic Association Update on the Zoning Rewrite, February 2017
      - District 2 Community Update on the Zoning Rewrite, February 2017
      - Prince George’s League of Women Voters Update on the Zoning Rewrite, November 2016
      - Town of Brentwood Worksession, November 2016
      - Town of University Park Council Update, November 2016
      - College Park Update on the Zoning Rewrite, November 2016
      - Largo Civic Association Presentation on Module 3, October 2016
      - Cheverly Advisory Planning Board Update, October 2016
      - City of Bowie Update, October 2016
      - City of Greenbelt Update, October 2016
      - Town of University Park Update, October 2016
      - MBIA Presentation on Module 3, September 2016
      - Module 3 Community Learning Session – Central County, September 2016
      - Module 3 Community Learning Session – North County, September 2016
      - Module 3 Community Learning Session – South County, September 2016
      - Combined Focus Group Meeting on Module 3, September 2016
      - City of Mount Rainier Update, September 2016
      - Victoria Falls Civic Association, September 2016
      - Port Towns Community Health Partnership, September 2016
      - Greenbelt Community, September 2016
      - Progressive Maryland Update, September 2016
      - Greenbelt Homes Inc, August 2016
      - Hyattsville Planning Committee, July 2016
      - Module 2 Community Listening Session – Central County, June 2016
      - Module 2 Community Listening Session – South County, June 2016
      - Module 3 Community Listening Session – North County, June 2016
      - Prince Georges County Association of Realtors, June 2016
      - MBIA Presentation on Module 2, June 2016
      - Envision Prince Georges TOD, June 2016
      - Combined Focus Group Worksession on Module 2, June 2016
      - Riverdale Park Business Association, May 2016
      - Indian Head Highway Action Coalition, April 2016
      - Riverdale Park Town Council, April 2016
      - Town of Cheverly, March 2016
      - Hyattsville Planning Commission, March 2016
      - Zoning Rewrite Focus Group Session, February 2016
      - Focus-Group-Notes, February 2016
      - Town of Upper Marlboro, February 2016
      - Port Towns CDC, February 2016
      - Largo Civic Association, February 2016
      - Glenn Dale Citizens Association, February 2016
      - Four Cities Coalition Meeting Summary, January 2016
      - City of Bowie Meeting Summary, January 2016
      - West Laurel Civic Association Meeting Summary November 2015
      - Module 1: Zones and Use Regulations Community Listening Session Summary October 2015
      - Port Towns CDC, July 2015
      - Potomac River Tourism Alliance, June 2015
      - Greater Accokeek Civic Association, June 2015
      - Glassmanor and Oxon Hill Transforming Neighborhood Initiatives, June 2015
      - Coalition of Central Prince George’s County Civic Associations, June 2015
      - Prince George’s Soil Conservation District Meeting Summary, May 2015
      - Suitland Civic Associations Meeting Summary, April 2015
      - Town of University Park Meeting Summary, April 2015
      - Council District 2 Meeting Summary, April 2015
      - City of College Park Meeting Summary, April 2015
      - Winter Evaluation and Recommendations Report Listening Session Summary, March 2015
      - Winter Focus Group Meeting Summary, March 2015Town of Cheverly Meeting Summary, March 2015
      - Council District 1 Meeting Summary, March 2015
      - M-NCBIA Meeting Summary, February 2015
      - Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Summary, February 2015
      - Winter Evaluation and Recommendations Report + Focus Groups Sessions, January 2015
      - June_3-5 Zoning Rewrite Listening Session Summary, June 2014

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