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MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-210 - Site Plan Review -- District Council

    (a)    (1)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the district council may review a final decision of the county planning board to approve or disapprove a detailed site plan.        (2)    A party of record may appeal to the district council a final decision by the county planning board to approve or disapprove a site plan.    (b)    The district council may only decide whether to review the final approval or disapproval of a detailed site plan under this section within 30 days after the date the final approval or disapproval was issued.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the district council decides to review an approval or a disapproval under this section, the district council shall hold a hearing within 70 days after the district council issues the decision to conduct a review.        (2)    The district council may decide to extend the time to hold a hearing under paragraph (1) of this subsection for up to 45 additional days on its own motion or on request of the applicant.    (d)    The district council shall issue a final decision within 60 days after the date of the hearing.    (e)    The district council may revoke a delegation of site plan approval authority to the county planning board only for the purpose of delegating approval authority over detailed site plans to the governing body of a municipal corporation in the regional district under § 25–301(c)(2)(ix) of this title.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-211 - Zoning Classification of Beltsville Agricultural Research Center on Sale

    If the United States Department of Agriculture sells any portion of the property known as the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, the district council shall place and permanently maintain the land in a zoning classification of agricultural open space immediately after the transfer of the land to the buyer.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-212 - Request for Review of Decision

    In Prince George’s County, a person may make a request to the district council for the review of a decision of the zoning hearing examiner or the county planning board only if:        (1)    the person is an aggrieved person that appeared at the hearing before the zoning hearing examiner or county planning board in person, by an attorney, or in writing; and        (2)    the review is expressly authorized under this division.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Land Use Controls -- in General|Section 25-213 - Remand on Review of Decision

    In Prince George’s County, when the district council is hearing a zoning matter that has been appealed from a decision of a zoning hearing examiner, the district council:        (1)    may remand the zoning matter back to the zoning hearing examiner only one time; and        (2)    shall specify that the zoning hearing examiner take action within 30 days after the matter is remanded and relevant information is received from the applicant or the district council.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Municipal Delegation|Section 25-302 - Judicial Review

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any party of record to an action of the governing body of a municipal corporation exercised under § 25–301(c) of this subtitle shall have the same right to judicial review by the circuit court as the party would have if the district council had taken the action.        (2)    Any party to an action of the governing body of a municipal corporation or the county planning board exercised under § 25–301(d) of this subtitle shall have the same right to judicial review by the circuit court as the party would have if the district council had taken the action.    (b)    (1)    With respect to an action taken under the general delegation authorized under § 25–301(c) of this subtitle, before exercising the right to judicial review under subsection (a)(1) of this section, a party of record shall appeal the action of the governing body of the municipal corporation to the district council for review on the record if the action concerns:            (i)    certification, revocation, or revision of nonconforming uses; or            (ii)    detailed site plans.        (2)    On appeal, the district council may:            (i)    approve the action of the municipal corporation by a majority vote of its members; or            (ii)    approve the action of the municipal corporation with conditions or overrule the action by a vote of at least six members.        (3)    (i)    A person aggrieved by the action of the district council under this subsection may request judicial review of the action by the circuit court.            (ii)    The municipal corporation whose action is affected by the action of the district council shall be considered an aggrieved person.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Municipal Delegation|Section 25-303 - Stricter Standards Authorized in Metropolitan District

    (a)    This section applies to land in a municipal corporation that is in the regional district and is:        (1)    zoned for residential or commercial use; or        (2)    adjacent to residential or commercial zones.    (b)    (1)    Notwithstanding any other law, and for the purpose of preserving, improving, or protecting the general character and design of lands and improvements in a municipal corporation, the legislative body of the municipal corporation, by local law, may impose stricter or additional conditions, restrictions, or limitations than are otherwise required by State, regional, or county zoning laws or agencies exercising zoning and planning jurisdiction over the municipal corporation.        (2)    The stricter or additional conditions, restrictions, or limitations may apply only to:            (i)    fences;            (ii)    residential parking; and            (iii)    residential storage.    (c)    Notwithstanding any other law, the legislative body of a municipal corporation, by local law, may authorize the erection of a fence that exceeds the height restrictions or limitations otherwise required by State, regional, or county zoning laws or agencies exercising zoning and planning jurisdiction over the municipal corporation.    (d)    The legislative body of a municipal corporation may not enact a local law under this section without holding a public hearing on all issues.    (e)    A municipal corporation that enacts a zoning law in accordance with this section shall deliver a certified copy of the local law to the district council within 5 days after the enactment and at least 30 days before the effective date of the local law.    (f)    (1)    If the district council does not approve the local law before the effective date of the local law, the local law shall be considered disapproved and may not take effect.        (2)    The local law may not take effect unless approved by the district council.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 4 - Revitalization and Redevelopment|Section 25-401 - Local Laws Authorized

    The county, by local law, may provide for:        (1)    the revitalization and redevelopment activities of the Commission in the county, including:            (i)    the organization or management of any revitalization or redevelopment activities of the Commission; and            (ii)    consolidation of Commission activities with the redevelopment authority of the county; and        (2)    the management and marketing of enterprise operations by the Commission in the county, including consolidation of Commission activities with the revenue authority of the county.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 4 - Revitalization and Redevelopment|Section 25-402 - Limitations

    A local law enacted under this subtitle may not impair or abrogate:        (1)    any right, including merit system and pension system rights, or benefit of any employee of the Commission; or        (2)    any pension obligation of the Commission for any Commission employee.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 25-501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Agreement” means a development rights and responsibilities agreement negotiated and executed by the County Executive or the County Executive’s designee, with the approval of the district council, to establish conditions for advancing school capacity.    (c)    “Developer” means a person with a legal or equitable interest in real property located in Prince George’s County.    (d)    (1)    “Development” means any activity that materially affects the existing condition or use of any land or structure.        (2)    “Development” does not include normal agricultural activity.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 25-502 - Petition to Request Execution

    A developer or developer’s representative may petition the County Executive to request that an agreement be executed.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 25-503 - Powers of County Executive

    (a)    Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, the County Executive may:        (1)    negotiate agreements with a developer for real property located in the county;        (2)    include a federal, State, or local government or unit as an additional party to the agreement; and        (3)    execute an agreement.    (b)    The County Executive may not enter into an agreement unless:        (1)    the agreement is approved by the district council; and        (2)    the county planning board determines that the proposed agreement is consistent with the Commission’s general plan.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 25-504 - Powers of District Council

    (a)    The district council may:        (1)    establish procedures and requirements for the consideration and execution of agreements, including provisions for negotiation and approval in accordance with this subtitle; and        (2)    approve agreements negotiated by the County Executive.    (b)    The district council shall require a public hearing before approving an agreement.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 25-505 - Effective

    An agreement executed by the County Executive takes effect without any further action by the district council.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 25-506 - Content

    (a)    An agreement shall include:        (1)    a description of the real property subject to the agreement;        (2)    the parties involved;        (3)    the specific purposes of the agreement;        (4)    the duration of the agreement;        (5)    a physical description and location of the structures and supporting facilities and features on the real property;        (6)    a description of all anticipated permits required or already approved for the development of the real property;        (7)    provisions for the construction or financing of adequate public facilities for schools;        (8)    a statement that the proposed development is consistent with:            (i)    the Commission’s general plan; and            (ii)    all applicable development laws and regulations; and        (9)    a description of the requirements determined by the county planning board to be necessary to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare.    (b)    An agreement may:        (1)    establish the terms by which and a period of time when development, or individual phases, shall begin and be completed; and        (2)    provide for other matters in accordance with this division.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 25-507 - Term

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the agreement or extended by amendment under § 25–509 of this subtitle, an agreement is void 15 years after execution by the parties.    (b)    Any extension to an agreement is subject to approval by the district council.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 25-508 - Law Governing Agreement

    The laws, rules, regulations, and policies in force at the time the parties execute an agreement shall govern the use, density, or intensity of development of the real property subject to the agreement unless the district council or State or federal government determines that compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and policies enacted after the parties executed the agreement is essential to ensure public health, safety, or welfare.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 25-509 - Amendment

    The parties to an agreement may amend the agreement by mutual consent if the district council:        (1)    approves any substantive amendment; and        (2)    determines that the proposed amendment to the agreement is consistent with the Commission’s general plan.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-510 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 25-510 - Termination

    (a)    The parties to an agreement may terminate the agreement by mutual consent.    (b)    If the County Executive determines that suspension or termination of an agreement is essential to ensure the public health, safety, or welfare, the County Executive may suspend or terminate the agreement.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 25-511 - Recordation

    (a)    (1)    An agreement shall be recorded in the land records of Prince George’s County.        (2)    If an agreement is not recorded as required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 30 days after its execution by all parties, the agreement is void.    (b)    When an agreement is recorded under subsection (a) of this section, the parties to the agreement and their successors in interest are bound to the agreement.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-512 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements|Section 25-512 - Enforcement

    (a)    Unless terminated under § 25–510 of this subtitle, an agreement may be enforced by the parties to the agreement or their successors in interest using all remedies available at law or in equity.    (b)    No right to an administrative appeal arises from the negotiation or enforcement of an agreement.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Agricultural Preservation Easement Program|Section 25-601 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Agricultural property” means property that is used for:        (1)    agriculture, viticulture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, or livestock and equine activities;        (2)    temporary or seasonal outdoor activities that do not permanently alter the property’s physical appearance and that do not diminish the property’s rural character; or        (3)    activities that are intrinsically related to the ongoing agricultural enterprise on the property.    (c)    “District” means the Prince George’s County Soil Conservation District.    (d)    “Fund” means the Prince George’s County Agricultural Preservation Easement Fund.    (e)    “Preservation” means the limitation of the use of agricultural property to those uses consistent with, and not adversely affecting:        (1)    the agricultural character of the property;        (2)    the scenic values enjoyed by the public; or        (3)    the governmental preservation policies furthered by the easement acquisition.    (f)    “Program” means the Prince George’s County Agricultural Preservation Easement Program.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Agricultural Preservation Easement Program|Section 25-602 - Established

    (a)    There is a Prince George’s County Agricultural Preservation Easement Program.    (b)    The purposes of the Program are to:        (1)    implement the policies of the county’s general plan and the Green Infrastructure Plan to preserve, protect, and enhance agricultural properties, particularly those in the Rural Tier;        (2)    preserve ecologically fragile and aesthetically valuable environments of the county, including streams, stream valleys, floodplains, wetlands, groundwater, steep slopes, woodlands, habitats, scenic vistas, and scenic corridors;        (3)    retain agricultural land and augment other local and State programs certified in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations for the preservation of agricultural land;        (4)    recognize the public value in protecting agriculture and agricultural viewsheds, vistas, rural culture and character, and longstanding agricultural enterprises;        (5)    limit nonagricultural uses;        (6)    conserve and protect biodiversity and wildlife and aquatic habitats;        (7)    promote interest in and the study of agriculture and agricultural preservation; and        (8)    promote tourism through the preservation of scenic resources.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Agricultural Preservation Easement Program|Section 25-603 - Administration

    The District shall administer the Program in accordance with regulations that the county planning board and the District adopt under this subtitle.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Agricultural Preservation Easement Program|Section 25-604 - Local Laws

    (a)    The County Council may enact local laws to provide for:        (1)    agricultural preservation, outreach, and marketing;        (2)    maintenance of activities on agricultural properties of the Commission; and        (3)    the preservation of the agricultural industry.    (b)    A local law enacted under subsection (a) of this section may not be inconsistent with this division.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Agricultural Preservation Easement Program|Section 25-605 - Regulations

    (a)    The county planning board and the District shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.    (b)    The regulations shall:        (1)    establish an application process for the Program;        (2)    establish criteria for assigning priorities to applications for easements to purchase;        (3)    establish a process for negotiating the purchase of easements;        (4)    allow the District to procure any appraisals necessary for valuation of each easement; and        (5)    specify a method for appraising and valuing easements to encourage landowners to participate in the Program and maximize the acreage for easements to be purchased.    (c)    The regulations may provide for the adjudication and appeal of any disputed easement valuation by the county Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board in accordance with § 2–511 of the Agriculture Article.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Agricultural Preservation Easement Program|Section 25-606 - Prince George's County Agricultural Preservation Easement Fund

    (a)    There is a Prince George’s County Agricultural Preservation Easement Fund.    (b)    The county planning board shall administer the Fund.    (c)    The Fund consists of revenues from county metropolitan district taxes or county regional district taxes.    (d)    The purposes of the Fund are to:        (1)    preserve, protect, and enhance agricultural properties; and        (2)    implement the purposes of the Program.    (e)    (1)    The Fund shall be used to purchase easements to implement the Program.        (2)    In deciding which easements to purchase using the Fund, the county planning board shall:            (i)    exercise prudence and due diligence; and            (ii)    consider the recommendations of the District.