Creation of the Northern Gateway District

CB-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.

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Prince George's Plaza Transit Center District

CR-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.

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Combatting Drug Activities and Human Trafficking in Housing Rentals

CB-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.

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Fracking Ban

CB-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.

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