Citizen's Handbook: Planning, Zoning, and Development Review in Prince George's County

General Information and Special Report
Title:

Citizen's Handbook: Planning, Zoning, and Development Review in Prince George's County

Author:

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Prince George's County Planning Department

Publication Date:
12/01/2014
Source of Copies:

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Number of Pages:
66
Issuu Document Name:
citizens_handbook_2014_web

This publication is designed as a reference handbook for citizens to describe planning, zoning, and development review activities in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Much of the information is drawn directly from the County’s Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. The handbook consists of six chapters. The first chapter introduces the governmental entities involved with planning and zoning decisions and how to become involved in planning and development review. Chapter 2, Planning, describes the planning process. Chapter 3, Zoning, provides an overview of zoning procedures. Chapter 4, Development Review, describes subdivision, site plan, and permit review procedures, as well as other development regulations. Chapter 5 lists web resources, and Chapter 6 contains frequently asked questions.