Division 4. Board of Appeals
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.
Division 4. Board of Appeals
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-116 (2026)
Sec. 2-116. ReservedLinkCopy Citation
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-117 (2026)
Sec. 2-117. Board of Administrative AppealsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is created a Board of Administrative Appeals for the County, to hear and determine all administrative appeals allowed by ordinance or law. The jurisdiction of the Board of Administrative Appeals shall not extend to any provision of the County Code which does not expressly provide for such jurisdiction.
(b)
County law which specifically grants the Board authority to hear appeals includes (but need not be limited to) the following:
SUBTITLE 3. ANIMALS.
Division 2. Licenses and Standards (Animal Holding Facility Licenses).
SUBTITLE 4. BUILDING.
Division 2. Construction or Changes in Floodplain Area.
Division 3. Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control.
Division 4. Stormwater Management.
Division 6. Universal Design for Housing.
SUBTITLE 5. BUSINESSES AND LICENSES.
Division 2. Benefit Performances.
Division 5. Fortunetelling and Other Similar Practices.
Division 9A. Massage Establishments.
Division 12. Peddlers and Itinerant Vendors.
Division 14. Public Dances. (Dance Halls)
Division 15. Door-To-Door Solicitors.
Division 19. Secondhand Dealers.
Division 21. Towing Regulations.
Division 23. Model Studios.
Division 28. Special Food Service Facilities - Mobile Units.
SUBTITLE 9. ELECTRICITY.
Subdivision 2. Burglar and Holdup Alarm Users License and Registration.
SUBTITLE 11. FIRE SAFETY.
Division 3. Permits, Certificates, and Licenses.
Division 4. Fire Prevention Code.
SUBTITLE 12. HEALTH
Division 10. Tanning Facilities.
SUBTITLE 13. HOUSING CODE. (Except as Provided for in Section 13-112.01)
SUBTITLE 14. MORALS AND CONDUCT.
Division 2A. Going out of Business Sales.
SUBTITLE 22. SEWERS.
Division 2. Soil Percolation Testers, Contractors and Cleaners of Sewage Systems.
SUBTITLE 23. ROADS AND SIDEWALKS.
SUBTITLE 24A. TELEVISION AND RADIO EQUIPMENT REPAIR.
SUBTITLE 26A. MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-118 (2026)
Sec. 2-118. Board of Appeals createdLinkCopy Citation
The Board of Administrative Appeals and the Board of Zoning Appeals are reorganized as set forth in this Division. Their operations are merged and consolidated in a new board which is created and known as the "Board of Appeals for Prince George's County" (hereinafter referred to as the "Board of Appeals").
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-119 (2026)
Sec. 2-119. Board composition; terms; compensation; officersLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board of Appeals shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the Council for a term of four (4) years or until their successors are appointed and duly qualified. The term of appointments shall coincide with the term of office of the Council.
(b)
The members of the Board of Appeals shall be compensated at the rate of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per month. The Chairman thereof shall be compensated an additional One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,750.00) per year for administrative responsibilities.
(c)
The Council shall designate the Chairman and the Vice-chairman of the Board of Appeals.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-120 (2026)
Sec. 2-120. MeetingsLinkCopy Citation
The Board of Appeals shall meet at such times as necessary. The Chairman shall determine the time and place of all meetings.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-121 (2026)
Sec. 2-121. Appointment of attorneyLinkCopy Citation
An attorney shall be appointed by the Council to serve as the attorney for the Board of Appeals. He shall be present at all meetings of the Board.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-122 (2026)
Sec. 2-122. Filing appeal or variance application; feesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Applications for variances and all other appeals to the Board of Appeals shall be filed with the Administrator of the Board of Appeals accompanied with the fee prescribed in this Section.
(b)
The following schedule of filing fees shall apply to appeals filed with the Board of Appeals relative to Subtitle 27, Zoning, of this Code:
(1)
Variances: .....
(A)
Existing single-family attached and detached residences .....$200.00
(B)
Single-family attached and detached residences that are proposed, newly constructed or under construction .....$500.00
(C)
All other structures .....$1,500.00
(2)
Extension of Time to Cease or Correct Zoning Violation: .....
(A)
Residential Property Involved .....$100.00
(B)
All Other Requests for Time .....$200.00
(3)
Other Zoning Appeals .....$200.00
(c)
The following schedule of filing fees shall apply to appeals filed with the Board of Appeals, relative to provisions of other than Subtitle 27 of this Code: .....
(1)
Administrative Appeals: .....
(A)
Residential Property Involved .....$200.00
(B)
Commercial or Industrial Property Involved .....$300.00
(d)
The Board of Appeals may refund a filing fee where the Board finds a clear violation by an administrative agent of the County.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-123 (2026)
Sec. 2-123. Records of hearingsLinkCopy Citation
Adequate records shall be maintained of all hearings before the Board of Appeals. All hearings shall be recorded by a reporter.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-124 (2026)
Sec. 2-124. Rules and regulationsLinkCopy Citation
The Board of Appeals shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its hearings.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-125 (2026)
Sec. 2-125. Minutes of proceedings; resolutionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board of Appeals shall keep minutes of its proceedings, meetings, and hearings.
(b)
All actions or decisions of the Board of Appeals shall be taken by resolution and heard and filed separately as to matters within the respective jurisdictions of the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Board of Administrative Appeals.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-126 (2026)
Sec. 2-126. Determination by BoardLinkCopy Citation
The Board of Appeals may, in conformance with the law, reverse, affirm, or modify, wholly or in part, any decision from which an appeal is taken.