District Council  

Pursuant to the Maryland Regional District Act, the County Council, sitting as the District Council, has the authority to review and decide zoning and land use matters for most of Prince George’s County.

Subtitle 27 of the Prince George’s County Code or Zoning Ordinance, sets forth specific procedures for filing, processing and final decision making on zoning and land use matters. Additionally, the District Council Rules of Procedure govern the process and procedure for public hearings on zoning and land use matters before the District Council.

Persons or entities that wish to, improve, build or develop land in Prince George's County must submit the appropriate zoning and land use application to the Prince George's County Planning Department. Every application follows a development review process from filing to final decision, which may vary depending on the type or complexity of application. The District Council exercises original and appellate jurisdiction over zoning and land use cases and most cases decided by the District Council are appeals from the Zoning Hearing Examiner or the Planning Board.

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DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETINGS & HEARINGS

The County Council is proud to announce its return to in-person meetings. However, given the current state of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and to maintain the safety of Council, staff, and members of the public, the Council is operating under modified hybrid operational procedures for other Legislative Branch services. 

Agendas are available prior to meetings and hearings. Minutes will be made available upon approval of the Council. Both may be found on the following webpage: https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.



SCHEDULED ORAL ARGUMENT HEARINGS: 

The listing below includes only those cases that have been scheduled for Oral Argument, Mandatory Review or Evidentiary Hearing. The listing does not include all other administrative actions on a given agenda. (Click case number to view case information. Click agenda link to view the full agenda). ONLY PERSONS OF RECORD MAY TESTIFY AT THESE HEARINGS.  Please see the hearing notice for instructions on how to sign up to testify.

  Monday,  October 6, 2025 10:00 AM  
DSP-22001 McDonald's Ager Road - Remand Oral Argument Hearing
  Located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of MD 410 (East West Highway) and Van Buren Street, and on the south of Ager Road (4.17 Acres; CGO Zone (Prior; C-S-C Zone).

Requesting approval of a Detailed Site Plan (DSP) for the development of a 3,683 square-foot eating and drinking establishment with drive-through service on the southern portion of Parcel 23.
  
  Monday, October 6, 2025 10:00 AM  
SE-22002 Stewart Property - Remand Oral Argument Hearing
  Located approximately 390 feet southeast of the intersection of Lake Glen Drive and Springfield Road, at 8215 Springfield Road, Glenn Dale, Maryland (12.01 Acres; RR Zone).

Requesting approval of a Special Exception (SE) to develop a Planned Retirement Community with 57 age-restricted single-family attached dwellings and a variance for removal of four specimen trees on approximately 12.01 acres of RR (Rural Residential) zoned land.
  
  Tuesday, October 21, 2025 10:00 AM  
CSP-23002 Signature Club East Oral Argument 
Hearing
  Located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of MD 228 (Berry Road) and Manning Road East (16.90 Acres; RMF-48 Zone (Prior; M-X-T Zone).  
  Requesting approval of a Conceptual Site Plan (CSP) for the development of up to 300 multifamily dwelling units and 12,600 square feet of commercial/retail space.