District Council  

Pursuant to the Maryland Regional District Act, the County Council, sitting as the District Council, has the authority to review and decide zoning and land use matters for most of Prince George’s County.

Subtitle 27 of the Prince George’s County Code or Zoning Ordinance, sets forth specific procedures for filing, processing and final decision making on zoning and land use matters. Additionally, the District Council Rules of Procedure govern the process and procedure for public hearings on zoning and land use matters before the District Council.

Persons or entities that wish to, improve, build or develop land in Prince George's County must submit the appropriate zoning and land use application to the Prince George's County Planning Department. Every application follows a development review process from filing to final decision, which may vary depending on the type or complexity of application. The District Council exercises original and appellate jurisdiction over zoning and land use cases and most cases decided by the District Council are appeals from the Zoning Hearing Examiner or the Planning Board.

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DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETINGS & HEARINGS

The County Council is proud to announce its return to in-person meetings. However, given the current state of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and to maintain the safety of Council, staff, and members of the public, the Council is operating under modified hybrid operational procedures for other Legislative Branch services. 

Agendas are available prior to meetings and hearings. Minutes will be made available upon approval of the Council. Both may be found on the following webpage: https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.



SCHEDULED ORAL ARGUMENT HEARINGS: 

The listing below includes only those cases that have been scheduled for Oral Argument, Mandatory Review or Evidentiary Hearing. The listing does not include all other administrative actions on a given agenda. (Click case number to view case information. Click agenda link to view the full agenda). ONLY PERSONS OF RECORD MAY TESTIFY AT THESE HEARINGS.  Please see the hearing notice for instructions on how to sign up to testify.

  Monday, September 25, 2023 at 11:30 A.M.  
DSP-22034 Alta Woodmore Mandatory Review
  Located on the north side of MD 202 (Landover Road), approximately 550 feet northwest of its intersection with St. Joseph’s Drive, immediately adjacent to and east of I-95/495 (Capital Beltway). The subject property is in the southern portion of the overall Woodmore Town Centre site. Specifically, the property is on the west side of Ruby Lockhart Boulevard, approximately 312 feet north of its intersection with St Joseph’s Drive (20.28 Acres; TAC-E Zone).

Requesting approval of a Detailed Site Plan (DSP) for the development of 284 multifamily dwelling units in two, 5-story buildings.

  
  Monday, September 25, 2023 at 11:30 A.M.  
DDS-22002 Alta Woodmore Mandatory Review
  Located on the north side of MD 202 (Landover Road), approximately 550 feet northwest of its intersection with St. Joseph’s Drive, immediately adjacent to and east of I-95/495 (Capital Beltway). The subject property is in the southern portion of the overall Woodmore Town Centre site. Specifically, the property is on the west side of Ruby Lockhart Boulevard, approximately 312 feet north of its intersection with St Joseph’s Drive (20.28 Acres; TAC-E Zone).

Requesting approval of a Departure from Design Standards (DDS) for the development of 284 multifamily dwelling units in two, five-story buildings.

  
  Monday, September 25, 2023 at 11:30 A.M.  
DSP-21032 Arbor Street Property Mandatory Review
  Located on the south side of Arbor Street, approximately 250 feet west of its intersection with 59th Avenue in Council District 5. The site address is 5801 Arbor Road, less than a 0.5 mile south of the corporate limits for the Town of Cheverly (0.46 Acres; LTO-C Zone).

Requesting approval of a Detailed Site Plan (DSP) to validate the existing "wholesaling or distribution of materials used or produced on the premises," pursuant to Section 27-548.26(b)(1)(B) of the prior Zoning Ordinance, that allows the Prince George's County District Council to approve a change in the list of allowed uses in the D-D-O Zone, as modified by the zone's development district standards.