Quality of Life

Quality of Life Dialogue

Enhancing the Quality of Life for the people of Prince George’s County, a key ingredient for economic growth and prosperity, is among the most essential duties of the Prince George’s County Council.

We engaged in our Comprehensive Quality of Life Dialogue about how we perform as a community—what we are doing right, and ways we may improve—now and in the future.

In the works:

Increased the maximum possible fine from $1,000 to $5,000 (Has not been raised since the 1990s)
Moveable noise “cameras” to address/loud modify mufflers.
Phase 1 completed of the US 1/Baltimore Avenue in College Park.

Bills:

Trailer Bill (CB-04-2025): Adds non-commercial trailers into the code. Allows the Revenue Authority to fine and possibly tow under the vehicle code guidelines.
Boat Bill (CB-02-2025): Prohibits boats from being parked on County roads. It tasks the Revenue Authority as the lead agency.
Clean the Curb Act (CB-15-2025): Seeks to prohibit private placement of cones or other items in the street.
School Pedestrian Safety Workgroup (CR-09-2025): The workgroup has concluded and policy recommendations are being considered.
Stop Sign Monitoring in School Zones (CB-084-2024): This bill will allow stop sign cameras in school zones to fine drivers who run stop signs, enhancing safety for our children. Municipalities will also be able to request these cameras in their areas.
Abandoned Vehicles (CB-086-2024): This bill raises penalties for abandoned vehicles and aims to speed up the process of removing them from our streets.
Rental Housing License Requirements (CB-089-2024): To get a rental license, properties now need a Use & Occupancy (U&O) Permit. This change ensures that properties meet safety and legal standards before being rented out.
Emergency Registry Act (CB-009-2024): This act creates a 9-1-1 registry to alert first responders of certain behaviors or needs of individuals with special needs during emergency encounters.
Shopping Cart Control (CB-098-2024): To prevent abandoned shopping carts from littering our communities, this bill requires stores to implement measures to keep carts on their property. Non-compliant businesses will face penalties.

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