Sustainable Community Status for Greater Chillum
/CR-22-2017 passed for the purpose of approving Greater Chillum as a Sustainable Community through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
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CR-22-2017 passed for the purpose of approving Greater Chillum as a Sustainable Community through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Read MoreCR-17-2017 allows Tattoo Parlor and Music Recording Studio to be added to certain character areas within the Gateway Arts District.
Read MoreCR-90-2017 sends a message that Dreamers and those with Temporary Protected Status are welcomed in Prince George's County.
Read MoreCR-2-2017 was passed to send a message that immigrants and refugees are welcomed in Prince George's County.
Read MoreCB-74-2017 passed for the purpose of providing an exception to the requirements of the County Subdivision Regulations to allow certain structural repairs.
Read MoreCB-48-2017 extends the historic tax credit from 5 to 10 years when upgrades are done to a historic home or a home in a historic district.
Read MoreCB-62-2017 establishes a Language Access program in the County. It will require the processing and reporting of requests for language access services in the County.
Read MoreCB-49-2017 provides basic standards and community notification for non-conforming uses. This bill will eliminate blight and allow for better protection of the public health, safety, and welfare of our County residents.
Read MoreCB-91-2017 imposes civil fines and penalties for violations of the housing code in our multifamily rental facilities.
Read MoreCB-37-2017 creates the first standards of how many people can occupy a home or apartment based on square footage per the International Code of Property Standards.
Read MoreThis bill CB-85-2017 protects tenants for being evicted by property managers for complaining, as long as your rent is paid in full.
Read MoreCB-90-2016 is a resolution that designates an area of unincorporated land in the northern portion of Prince George's County as the Prince George's County Northern Gateway. This specifically puts under the same umbrella the neighborhoods of Langley Park, parts of Adelphi, Lewisdale, Carole Highlands, Chillum, 8th Precinct, Hampshire Knolls, Avondale and North Woodrigde. This new district will be the densest district in Prince George's County and giving it an opportunity for greater advocacy of revitalization opportunities and housing enforcement.
Read MoreCR-56-2016 is a resolution that creates the Prince George's Plaza Transit District Overlay Zone. This bill approves the new zoning standards for Planning Area 68 for the area generally bounded by the eastern boundary of the M-NCPPC Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park; on the north by the University Hills Subdivision. This bill increases the density of around the transit area to allow for smart growth development mixed-uses of residential, commercial, schools, and stormwater needs.
Read MoreCR-89-2016 is a resolution to allow for more creative small business options within the Gateway Arts District. More specifically, this resolution permits the existence of Tattoo Parlors and Music Recording Studios in certain character areas within the Gateway Arts Development District.
Read MoreCB-59-2016 expands laws to prohibit the use of an apartment for drug activity or prostitution. The legislation holds landlords, owners, management staff, and tenants liable if their property is knowingly used for drug activity or prostitution, including human trafficking. The bill also provides for outreach and education in order to encourage more effective community partnerships in prevention and enforcement.
Read MoreCB-64-2016 addresses public health concerns related to the accumulation of garbage or litter following an eviction. The bill mandates landlords to remove all garbage, litter, and trash from the property within one business day.
Read MoreCB-63-2016 prohibits the illegal sales of vehicles on County roads. By increasing penalties, the bill aims to stem the proliferation of curbstoning and better incentivize the necessary complex sting operations across County agencies.
Read MoreCB-61-2016 with companion bill CB-62-2016 maximizes the penalties for illegally posting signs, strengthening enforcement in the County.
Read MoreCB-03-2016 amends the zoning ordinance to forbid natural-gas drilling. Prince George's was the first jurisdiction in Maryland to enact legislation prohibiting hydraulic fracturing in an effort to protect residents from health hazards associated with the practice. This led the state to take on a similar position after years of debate in Annapolis.
Read MoreCB-74-2015 establishes a property tax credit for landowners who are engaged in urban agriculture activities or leasing land for urban agricultural purposes. CB-25-2016 amends the zoning categories for urban farms and expands urban farming opportunities to R-80 and R-55 residential zones, providing more land to cultivate fruits, vegetables, and flowers where residents live.
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