# Sec. 10-236. Definitions

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 10-236. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 10-236 (2026)

As used in this Subdivision, Scenic Easement shall mean a recorded easement creating or imposing an incorporeal right upon a corporeal right wherein a servitude is placed upon land in private or public ownership which established perpetual control in the grantee to maintain scenic views, open spaces, green area, animal refuges or natural habitat or flora and fauna. Such easement shall be created by conveyance and acceptance thereof, under lawful authority in the grantee, to the United States of America, the State of Maryland, Prince George's County, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission or any agency or instrumentality of such governmental units established by law. Scenic easement shall not include any "green space" or "common land" or "open area" required to sustain a use in any zoning category wherein density of occupation is controlled pursuant to an establishment of land use permitting other than single-family residential occupancy.