Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting
Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting Details
The Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting is intended to inform nearby residents, municipalities, and property owners about a proposed development application and to provide the applicant an opportunity to hear comments and concerns about the development proposal to resolve conflicts and outstanding issues early in the process. Pre-Application Neighborhood Meetings are opportunities for informal communication between applicants and neighborhood residents and others affected by development proposals. Participation in a Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting is for informational purposes only. Any public participation and/or written summary of the meeting shall not be part of the official record.
Pre-Application Neighborhood Meetings are required for the following:
New Improvement to the Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting Process
Helping Applicants Move Projects Forward Faster
The Prince George’s County Planning Department is pleased to announce a process improvement designed to save applicants valuable time during the development review process.
Effective October 14th, applicants may begin the Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting (PANM) notice process as soon as they submit an application for a Pre-Application Conference (PAC).
Previously, applicants were required to wait until after the PAC to begin preparing and sending neighborhood meeting notices. Under this new approach, the process can begin earlier, reducing delays and helping applicants move more efficiently through the development review process.
How it works:
Submit your request for a Pre-Application Conference (PAC).
Planning Department staff will establish the PAC.
Mailing addresses for required notices will be provided by staff on the Tuesday following PAC setup.
Applicants may then proceed with preparing and distributing the required neighborhood meeting notices and posting the site.
Benefits of this change:
Saves time during the pre-application phase.
Allows neighborhood outreach to begin earlier.
Improves overall project scheduling and predictability.
Supports a more efficient development review process.
This enhancement is part of our ongoing efforts to improve customer service and streamline the development review process while maintaining meaningful community engagement.
For questions regarding Pre-Application Conferences or Pre-Application Neighborhood Meetings, please contact the Applications Intake Section.
When is a Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting Required for Applications filed per the Prior Ordinance?
| Application Scenario | Required? |
|---|---|
| Application filed per a grandfathered CSP or CDP pursuant to the Transitional Provisions, Section 24-1703(b) or Section 27-1703(c) (continuing a project with approvals prior to April 1, 2022) | Not Required |
| Application filed per any other grandfathered application pursuant to the Transitional Provisions, Section 24-1704 or Section 27-1704 (continuing a project with approvals prior to April 1, 2022) | Not Required |
| Application filed for Development Pursuant to the Prior Ordinance, Section 24-1900 or Section 27-1900 (new application reviewed per prior Ordinance after April 1, 2022): | Not Required |
| Application filed pursuant to the current Ordinance (new application reviewed per current Ordinance after April 1, 2022) | Required for application listed in Section 24-3303(b) and Section 27-3402(b) (see above) |
Public Notice Requirement
Informational Mailing: The applicant must mail notice of the Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting at least 30 days before the meeting to the following:
- The Planning Director
- All persons to whom mailed notice of a public hearing on the application is required by Section 24-3308(b) or Section 27-3407
- Any municipality in which the land subject to the application is located, and every municipality located within one mile of the land subject to the application, and any municipal planning department
- All civic associations registered in accordance with Section 24-3303(d) or Section 27-3402(d)
- All adjacent landowners (including owners whose land lies directly across a street, alley, or stream from the land subject to the application being reviewed)
Sign Posting: The applicant must also post notification of the Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting on the land subject to the application at least 30 days before the meeting.
