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Countywide Planning Special Projects
Overview
Responsibilities
The Special Projects Section is responsible for providing technical advice on the need for public facilities, mandatory referral cases, and agricultural issues, as well as a wide variety of special projects and reports, including implementing new planning tools. These four functions are provided through team members who work together toward preparing:
- Mandatory Referral reviews
- Agricultural planning
- Master, functional, and sector plans
- Public facilities planning
Teams
Public Facilities
The Public Facilities Team addresses comprehensive public facility planning at the County level. It is responsible for addressing a variety of public facilities, including schools, water, sewer, fire, police, and libraries, and providing technical support to the County’s Police Department, Fire/EMS Department, Library System, and the Board of Education.
Mandatory Referral
The Mandatory Referral Team handles a review process for all public sector—federal, state, and local—development projects and public and private utilities. Full reviews benefit from Planning Board advice and recommendations, which can greatly improve a project. The intake process determines if a project is subject to the entitlement process or is appropriate for a full or administrative mandatory referral review. For more information, visit the Mandatory Referral web page.
Agricultural Planning
The Agricultural Planning Team prepares studies and plans that provide findings, policies, and strategies for sustaining urban and rural agriculture in the County, including agritourism, farmers’ markets, and special agriculture-related events. The team works with the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council, the agricultural marketing specialist, and the urban agriculture coordinator, to support agricultural business enterprises and implement sound zoning guidelines. For recent planning efforts, visit the 2017 Resource Conservation Plan.
Resources
Reports and Studies
FAQ
What kinds of programs does M-NCPPC have to accommodate diverse lifestyles?
M-NCPPC offers a wide variety of programs to accommodate various work schedules, child care needs, “green” initiatives, and education assistance. For more information, please see the Diversity Document.
What makes diversity and inclusion important at the Prince George’s County Planning Department?
The Prince George’s County Planning Department serves an increasingly diverse population. As the cultural composition of Prince George’s County continues to evolve, our Department’s ability to effectively meet the needs of residents is strengthened as we foster and strategically manage diversity and
What is the Culture Change Initiative (CCI)?
The Culture Change Initiative is the diversity program of the Prince George’s County Planning Department. Launched in 2005, CCI represents a commitment by the Planning Department to develop an inclusive workplace that recognizes the value of a diverse staff population. It is designed to create a cor
