Division 2. Permits, Bonds, Fees
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 2. Permits, Bonds, Fees
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-112 (2026)
Sec. 23-112. Application for permitLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Application for a road construction permit shall be made on forms provided by the Director, and shall, when required by the Director, be accompanied by:
(1)
The specifications applicable to the scope of work covered by the permit;
(A)
For utility permits for non-emergency work, the plan for meeting the public notification requirements, including how the public will be notified, which neighborhoods will be impacted, and whether any change of traffic patterns will be part of the notification, as approved by the Department;
(B)
The plan for meeting the milling, overlay, and greenspace restoration requirements, per the approved utility policy;
(2)
The maintenance of traffic plan;
(3)
The proposed inspection plan;
(4)
Suitable prints of detailed plans of the work;
(5)
A filing fee in accordance with Section 23-115 for each application;
(6)
Estimated cost of the work; and
(7)
The signature of the owner or authorized agent.
(b)
The Director may refuse to accept an application for a road construction permit from any applicant, as principal, who is or was in default on a previously issued permit, or who is the permittee listed on an expired permit which is not currently in the process of being extended by County administrative action.
(c)
Before the Department may issue a road construction permit, or concur in the issuance of a building permit, all bonds required shall be approved by the Director and the County Attorney.
(d)
Application for a small wireless facility permit shall be made on forms provided by the Director, and shall, when required by the Director, be accompanied by any document required in the application, including, but not limited to:
(1)
The name of the applicant, applicant's Maryland address and contact information, and if a corporation, documentation of authority to do business in the state of Maryland;
(2)
The specifications applicable to the scope of work covered by the permit;
(3)
The maintenance of traffic plan, if applicable;
(4)
The proposed inspection plan;
(5)
Suitable prints of detailed plans of the work;
(6)
A filing fee in accordance with Section 23-115 for each application;
(7)
Estimated cost of the work;
(8)
The signature of the owner or authorized agent;
(9)
Detailed construction plans describing proposed installation of the small wireless facility and/or wireless support structure to be deployed, including any details, images, manufacturer information and/or material specifications required by the County, including pre-construction work, construction work, and restoration work required, along with a description of the facilities and property that are subject of or affected the by application(s). This plan shall clearly show existing features, utilities and right of way limits, and shall define required limits of restoration of the county right of way;
(10)
Written description of the proposed design and installation, including a statement with intent with respect to location or co-location, as that term is defined in Subtitle 5A of this Code;
(11)
In the case of a proposed attachment to an existing utility pole not owned by the County in the public right-of-way, an executed agreement or authorization from the owner of the utility pole;
(12)
In the case of a proposed attachment to a County-owned facility located in the public right-of-way, an executed agreement with the County authorizing the attachment;
(13)
A written report signed by a third-party licensed professional engineer that identifies all equipment that has RF emissions and will be installed at the site, and all factors relevant to the calculation of RF emissions, the formula used to calculate emissions, drawings showing RF emission levels, horizontal and vertical areas where exposures will be exceeded and recommended measures to mitigate exposure rates; and
(14)
In the case of a proposed placement in the public right-of-way, a Master License Agreement executed by the applicant, as established and required by Subtitle 5A of this Code;
(15)
Proof of Insurance in an amount commensurate to that required by application and property access agreement.
(16)
Proof that the proposed facilities will not generate noise above the level allowable in Subtitle 19 — Pollution, Division 2 — Noise Control of this Code.
(17)
A valid maintenance permit.
(18)
A bond approved prior to permit issuance.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-113 (2026)
Sec. 23-113. Submittal and approval of plans requiredLinkCopy Citation
(a)
No permit shall be issued until plans have been submitted to the Department and approved by the Director as conforming to the requirements of this Subtitle, and the Director has determined that all required fees have been paid to the County and all required security has been posted.
(b)
All plans which are submitted in compliance with Subsection (a) of this Section shall conform to the Design and Construction Standards.
(c)
All plans submitted for approval of road construction shall be on polyester drafting film or comparably durable drafting media, 24 inches by 36 inches, suitable for reproduction on a Diazo white printer or similar copier.
(d)
All plans submitted for approval shall be accompanied by such supporting documentation, calculations, drawings, and correspondence as may be required to establish the suitability and correctness of the design.
(e)
All plans submitted for approval shall be prepared by, or under the direct supervision of, a professional engineer or professional land surveyor registered in Maryland, who shall affix his or her seal and signature to the plans and computations. Plans that include the design of storm drains, storm water management facilities, or load-bearing structures of any kind shall be prepared by, or under the direct supervision of, a professional engineer registered in Maryland who shall affix his or her seal and signature to the plans and associated computations.
(f)
The engineer or land surveyor, as the case may be, shall certify on the plan that:
(1)
All public utilities have reviewed the plans for conflicts with their systems and have approved the plans; and
(2)
All existing and proposed utilities within or adjacent to the planned work areas have been properly located and shown on the plans.
(g)
When application is made for maintenance work to be done on an other public road, the type and number of plans required to be submitted shall be specified by the Director.
(h)
Types of plans required.
(1)
Proposed Road Profile. The proposed road profile shall be on plan and profile sheets showing the adjacent properties with lot and block or parcel designations. The profile section shall show the computed proposed grade with vertical curve information, curb fillet profiles, and existing ground lines at the center line, both right-of-way lines, and the building restriction lines. All ground lines shall be extended a minimum of five hundred (500) linear feet past the grade limit or the distance required to assure proper grade design elements as determined by the Department. The proposed grade on all roads shall be approved by the Department. Where SHA or WSSC facilities may be affected by the proposed grade, the permittee must obtain the approval of the respective agencies prior to approval by the Department.
(2)
Street Construction Plan. The Street construction plan shall show the following:
(A)
All existing or proposed storm drainage and other utilities located within the right-of-way (water, sewer, electric, telephone, etc.) in plan and profile;
(B)
Ground profiles and other design data for all storm drainage;
(C)
Right-of-way, road names, dimensions, location map (on a 2000 scale, showing all vicinity streets and located in upper right-hand corner of plan), north point, scale, datum, survey controls, property lines, curb and gutter, sidewalks, hiker-biker trails, driveways, traffic signals and street lights, types of paving, existing specimen trees to be retained, new trees, storm drainage inlets with elevations shown, and sufficient elevations at all intersections for the curb, gutter, and paving to assure adequate drainage of the intersection. The Director may require topography and coordinates to be added to the plan;
(D)
Approval by governmental agencies affected where applicable;
(E)
Where determined necessary by the applicant due to the amount of material necessary to be shown on the plan, the applicant may use two (2) plans to separately show the drainage and paving related information.
(3)
Sediment Control Plans.
(A)
No street grading or street construction permit shall be issued without the approval of the sediment control plans by the Prince George's Soil Conservation District.
(i)
Approval; phases. The Director may separately approve plans for the various phases of construction, including, but not limited to, grading, storm drainage, and paving. The phases and scope of work covered by the approved sediment control plans submitted to the Prince George's Soil Conservation District must be the same scope and phasing submitted to the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement for permitting purposes.
(j)
Modification of plans previously approved. Prior to or during construction, the Director may require additional data and design revisions pertinent to the scope of the work covered by the permit and/or require such work changes as are deemed necessary to provide a completed facility in accordance with the Design and Construction Standards, or as determined to be necessary by the Director for the general safety of the public. When the Director requires design revisions or additional work to be performed as part of a permit, the applicant or permittee shall coordinate and obtain all associated permit approvals from the other governmental agencies having jurisdiction.
(1)
Street Construction Plan Approvals. Approval of a street construction plan shall expire three (3) years after the date of approval or upon expiration of the permit and any extension thereof, whichever is longer.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-114 (2026)
Sec. 23-114. Review of application for permitLinkCopy Citation
(a)
If the Department, upon review of the application, determines that the proposed work conforms with the Design and Construction Standards, the Department shall notify the applicant of the amount of the permit fee and the amount and types of bond required.
(b)
If the Department, upon review of the application, determines that the proposed work does not conform to the Design and Construction Standards, the Department shall notify the applicant of its objection to the proposed work and inform him of the actions which shall be required to bring the plans into compliance so that the applicant may amend his application.
(c)
If the applicant does not post bond and pay the required permit fee within six (6) months from the date the application is filed, and such failure is not created by governmental action or inaction, the permit application shall be void and the filing fee will be forfeited at the discretion of the Director.
(d)
Substantive modifications by the applicant to an existing permit application which result in significant changes to the plans will require the payment of a new filing fee in an amount based upon the incremental change in the estimated construction cost. The amount shall be equal to ten percent (10%) of the incremental change, but in no case less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). The new filing fee shall be dedicated solely to the provision of staff and administrative services used to process applications, subject to appropriation.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-115 (2026)
Sec. 23-115. Permit feesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The fee as prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A and as published on the DPIE website, for issuance of any road construction permit required by this ordinance, excepting a utility permit fee for a public utility, small wireless facility permit fee for work in the public right-of-way, or a haul road permit fee for operation of a haul road, shall be ten percent (10%) of the cost of the work as estimated by the Department. The estimated cost for this purpose shall not include the contingency allowance. In no event, shall the amount of the fee be less than Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00). The fee for issuance of any road construction permit shall be dedicated solely to the provision of staff and administrative services used to issue road construction permits, subject to appropriation.
(b)
The Director shall establish and maintain a Table of Fees for all types of permits and shall have the authority to change the fees from time to time pursuant to Section 2-253.63(d) and (e).
(c)
A nonrefundable filing fee shall be charged to process an application for a road construction permit. The filing fee for a road construction permit shall be as prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A and as published on the DPIE website, but not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). If bond and fee are posted within the time allotted as set forth in Section 23-114(c), the filing fee will be credited toward payment of the permit fee. Where an application fails to result in the issuance of a permit, the filing fee will be retained to offset the administrative costs incurred.
(d)
The fee for issuance of a utility permit and a small wireless facility permit for work in the public right of way are established in the Table of Fees published by the Director. These fees are further explained in the "Specifications and Standards for Roadways and Bridges," the "Design Manual for Small Wireless Facilities," and the "Policy and Specification for Utility Installation and Maintenance."
(e)
Extra Review Cycle Fee for Site Road Applications: If the permittee has not addressed all County review comments in the first three plan review cycles, such that the approval or permit is not issued on the 4th cycle, the permittee shall pay an extra review cycle fee as identified in the Table of Fees in Subtitle 2-253.63 for each extra review cycle prior to the approval and issuance of the permit. This extra review cycle fee applies to site development concepts, street grade establishments, street construction permits, site development rough grading permits, and site development fine grading permits. The Director or their designee shall have the authority to waive this fee. If the extra review cycle is due to new comments from the County that could have been made during earlier review cycles which then resulted in review cycles exceeding 4 cycles, then the fee shall not be assessed.
(f)
Road Plan Deficiency Fee for Site Road Permit Applications: Site Road permits shall include the construction of all public roads shown on the preliminary plan of subdivision and final subdivision plats, and shall include the frontage road improvements as required by Subtitle 23-105. In the instance of a phased project, all public roads within a phase of development shall be included in the phased permit application. The Department shall approve multiple phases of a project during the Site Development Concept Plan approval. If the improvements to the existing frontage road are submitted as a separate permit, that application shall be submitted prior to or concurrently with submission of the onsite permit. If the frontage improvements are submitted as a separate permit, the onsite permit will not be issued until the existing frontage road permit has been issued. For phased projects, the existing frontage road improvements shall be included in the first permit phase that abuts the frontage road. The Director or their designee may waive the requirements of this Paragraph and authorize a reduced scope for a permit application on a Site Development Concept Plan.
(g)
Phasing of Site Road Permit Applications: For phased projects, the permit application and plans must include all roads within the phase limit, including the full width of the roads adjacent to and near the lots and parcels in that phase. The phasing shall be established by an approved Site Development Concept Plan. For phased projects, the existing frontage road improvements shall be included in the first permit phase that abuts the frontage road.
(h)
Road Plan Deficiency Fee: If the scope of the permit submission does not conform to the requirements of Paragraph (f) and (g) above, the permit submission will be returned for correction and the permittee will be required to pay a Road Plan Deficiency Fee with the subsequent submission submissions. This fee will not be required if a waiver letter was granted by the Director or their designee prior to permit submission which matches the extent of roadwork on the submitted permit plans. This fee applies to street construction permits and site development find grading permits. For phased projects, the permit application and plans must include all roads within the phase limit, including the full width of the roads adjacent to and near the lots and parcels in that phase. The phasing shall be established by a previously approved site development concept. For phased projects, the existing frontage road improvements shall be included in the permit phase that abuts the frontage road. If the existing frontage road improvements are submitted as a separate permit, prior to submission of the onsite permit, the fee will not be required. If the existing frontage improvements are submitted as a separate permit, the onsite permit will not be issued until the existing frontage road permit has been issued. This fee applies to street construction permits and site development fine grading permits.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-116 (2026)
Sec. 23-116. Bonds; requiredLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Requirement of Bond. Permits required by this Subtitle shall not be issued until the applicant, as principal, has posted a performance bond in favor of Prince George's County to ensure the satisfactory performance and completion of all work covered by the permit; and/or, where applicable, a payment bond to ensure timely payment to the County, subcontractors, and/or suppliers for work performed under the permit. Said payment bond shall be held by the Department until one (1) year after the date of final acceptance of the permit in order to adequately protect subcontractors and suppliers for work performed under the permit. However, notwithstanding the above, the Director (at his sole discretion) may release a payment bond earlier than the one-year period upon receipt of documentation which proves that all supplies and subcontractors have been paid. Where the estimated cost of the work is less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), no performance bond will be required. The limits for a labor and materialman's bond shall be as stated in Section 23-116(e)(2)(A). The acceptable forms of security are:
(1)
Irrevocable letter of credit from a financial institution with automatic renewal until released by the County;
(2)
Irrevocable assignment of funds in favor of Prince George's County;
(3)
Corporate surety bond;
(4)
Cash bond;
(5)
Irrevocable assignment of certificate of deposit or of savings certificate;
(6)
Irrevocable assignment of savings account; or
(7)
Certificate of guarantee as provided for in Section 2-463 of this Code.
(b)
Waiver of Bond for Public Utilities and Governmental Agencies and Authorities. The Director may waive the requirement for bond for any permit issued to a public utility, governmental agency, or authority where it is determined that the utility, agency, or authority has equivalent financial resources and responsibility.
(c)
Amount of Bond. Except as otherwise provided, the amount of any bond required to be posted under this Section shall be equal to, or greater than, the total cost of the project as estimated by the Department, including an additional twenty-five percent (25%) of the estimated cost for contingencies. The maximum amount of a restoration bond shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).
(d)
Conditions Imposed Upon Obligation of Permittee to Post Performance Bond. Notwithstanding the presence of a document identified as a performance bond and the terms of such document, if filed, the following conditions shall be a part of the terms of the performance bond posted by the applicant or permittee, as principal, with the County, and such performance bond may be forfeited in the entire amount of the value of the work remaining to be completed, including an additional twenty-five percent (25%) of the estimated cost for contingencies, upon breach of any of the following conditions by the permittee:
(1)
To comply with all of the applicable terms, conditions, provisions, requirements, standards, and specifications of this ordinance;
(2)
To faithfully and timely complete the work for which the permit was issued;
(3)
To save harmless the County from:
(A)
Any expense incurred because of noncompletion of the work;
(B)
Any damages growing out of the performance or nonperformance of the work; or
(C)
Any failure to pay any bills incurred by the County arising out of the work covered by the permit.
(e)
Types of Bonds. The following types of bonds shall be required, as applicable, in accordance with Subsection (g) of this Section:
(1)
Performance Bonds.
(A)
Restoration Bond. A restoration bond will be required to insure restoration of any damage done to existing curb, gutter, sidewalk, hiker-biker trail, driveway, pavement, sod, tree, or any other items within the right-of-way adjacent to the lots being developed or within the area of road adjacent to grading, filling, or mining sites.
(i)
A restoration bond shall also be required to gain the Department's concurrence for release of building permits in areas where roads are completed and maintained, or under permit to another developer, to insure restoration of any damage to the existing public facility as a result of the on-site construction, or for additions to an existing building, installation of in-ground swimming pools, or other types of construction where heavy equipment will cross the right-of-way. For minor work on a single lot, a letter from the property owner accepting responsibility for restoration of the facilities adjacent to the residential property may be acceptable to the Director in lieu of a bond.
(ii)
Where restoration is required to repair damage within the right-of-way, it shall be the duty of the applicant to apply to the Department for a permit, pay the established fee, and post bond if a restoration bond was not posted previously, the bond amount posted is less than the value of the corrective work, or the work to be performed is beyond the scope of the bonds posted.
(iii)
A restoration bond will be released when all damaged facilities, if any, have been restored to the satisfaction of the Director, in accordance with accepted standards.
(B)
Uncompleted Work Bond. Where the permittee cannot complete the work under a permit due to a future roadway construction project, uncompleted construction of a utility, inability to obtain adjacent rights-of-way, difficulties produced by the character of adjacent terrain, or other circumstances as the Director may determine, the permittee shall be required to post a bond for the uncompleted work plus a twenty-five percent (25%) contingency, including the cost as determined by the Director for acquisition of any required rights-of-way or easements.
(i)
The original bond and Department concurrence for building permits within areas adjacent to uncompleted work may be released after receipt of the uncompleted work bond by the Department.
(ii)
In the event it becomes practical or feasible for the permittee, who posted the uncompleted work bond, to complete the work covered by the bond, the Director shall promptly notify the permittee to complete the work covered by the bond. Where the permittee fails to perform and complete the previously uncompleted work within two (2) years of the date of notification to proceed, the total value of the bond will be forfeited to the County.
(iii)
If, after the permittee has posted bond for the uncompleted work, the Director determines that the work cannot be performed within three (3) years from the date of acceptance of the previously completed work, the total value of the bond may be released by the County.
(C)
Payment in Lieu of Construction. As an alternative to, or to replace an existing Uncompleted Work Bond in whole or in part, the Director may instruct the permittee to make a payment to the County in lieu of construction for all or part of the remaining work in an amount equal to the value of the work as currently estimated by the Department, plus the twenty-five percent (25%) contingency provided for by this Subtitle. The payment of the said Payment in Lieu of Construction shall satisfy all, or a portion of, the requirements of the permit depending on the amount of Bond to be either released or reduced in value to reflect the value of the remaining work.
(2)
Payment Bonds.
(A)
Labor and Materialman's Bond. A labor and materialman's bond shall be provided by the applicant prior to the issuance of a permit, and retained by the County to ensure payment of persons supplying labor or material for work performed under the permit. A labor and materialman's bond shall be posted whenever the form of security posted as a performance bond is a corporate surety bond and for all other types of security posted if the estimated cost of the work is Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), or more. The labor and materialman's bond shall remain in full force and effect until such time as all outstanding bills and obligations for labor and materials supplied for performance of the work defined in the permit are paid for in full, and a certified release of liens and claims is received by the Department.
(B)
Reimbursement Bond. A reimbursement bond will be required where the permittee enters into a contract with the County for the County to perform work within the right-of-way which cannot be performed by the permittee, but which the permittee is obligated to perform. Said bond is to insure payment to Prince George's County for work performed by the County under this contract. At the time of completion of construction for work performed under this contract, the County will bill the permittee for the total cost of the work.
(C)
Traffic Signal Bond. If it is determined by the Director that a land development requires new, or impacts existing, traffic signal(s), a bond will be required to insure that the cost of the new or corrective work will be borne by the developer. The Director may authorize a permit applicant to design and install traffic control signals. The bond will be released when the traffic signals have been installed or reconstructed, accepted, and all expenses paid.
(D)
Overhead Structures Bond. The applicant, pursuant to the provisions of this Subtitle, shall be required to post a bond which shall indemnify the County, for a period of five (5) years from the time of completion of the construction, from any harm which the County may suffer as a result of the construction and maintenance of an overhead structure in a road. The amount of the bond shall be one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the estimated cost of demolition and removal of the structure as determined at the time the bond is posted. The bond shall be posted prior to the issuance of a permit.
(f)
Utility. Each public utility which is qualified as a public service company under Maryland law shall, at the time of issuance of the public utility permit, submit to the Director a letter of responsibility in lieu of a bond. Any other public or private utility shall be required to post a bond.
(g)
Approval of Bonds Required Before Issuance of Permit. Before the Department may issue a permit, or concur in the issuance of a permit, all required bonds shall be approved by the Director and the County Attorney.
(h)
Refund Agreements for Phases of Work Completed.
(1)
Cash, letters of credit, certificates of guarantee, and other instruments, not to include surety bonds, posted by the permittee and accepted by the County may be refunded upon request of the permittee on a prorated basis, depending on the value of the completed and approved work, as follows:
| % OF WORK COMPLETED | % REFUND AMOUNT |
| 50 | 25 |
| 80 | 75 |
| Acceptance | 100 |
(2)
Reduction in the Amount of a Surety Bond Posted for Urban Road Classifications. When all work is completed on a permit except the placement of sod and the planting of trees, the permittee may request a reduction in the surety bond amount to fifty percent (50%) of the original amount or Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), whichever is greater, provided that all of the storm water drainage systems have been constructed by the permittee and approved by the Director.
(3)
There shall be no reduction in the amount of a surety bond posted for rural road classifications.
(4)
Release of Claims. In no event shall any labor and materialman's bond be reduced or released until all claims by laborers and material suppliers have been paid, and a release of claims covering the work completed has been filed with the Department.
(i)
Release of Bonds. Bonds covering construction shall not be released until the construction covered by such bonds has been finally approved by the Director in accordance with this Subtitle and subject to such requirements to comply with Subsections (e)(1)(B) and (C) of this Section. Upon acceptance of the work by the Director, the security posted to insure performance shall be certified as discharged. Discharge of the security posted to insure performance shall not operate as a discharge of any other bond.
(j)
Action on Defaulted Permit.
(1)
Where the Director determines that a permit is in default and the work is guaranteed by a surety bond, the Department shall immediately notify the bonding institution or agent to undertake and complete the work in accordance with the permit.
(2)
Where the Director has determined that a permit is in default and the work is guaranteed by a form of bond other than a surety bond, and the bonding institution or agent fails to commit to undertake completion of the work within thirty (30) days of having been given notice by the Department, the Director shall immediately move to collect all performance bonds which have been posted.
(3)
Upon a decision to collect the bonds, the Director shall evaluate the work remaining to be done, determine whether the work covered by the permit should be completed, the work site should be restored to its original condition, or other modifications to the permitted work site should be made. The Director shall then determine whether the bonds posted are sufficient to carry out the required completion, restoration, or modified work.
(4)
After evaluating the work to be performed as specified above, the Director shall develop an estimate of the costs for said work, to include an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the anticipated construction cost as a contingency, and compare the estimated amount to the amount of bond posted by the permittee. If the amount of bond posted is in excess of the estimate, the Department shall immediately move to collect the bonds and carry out the necessary work. The entire amount of the bonds posted may be used either in or near the permit site as may be determined by the Director to be necessary.
(5)
If the bonds posted are not sufficient, the Department shall develop and implement a course of action as determined by the Director. The Department shall immediately move to collect all of the bonds which have been posted.
(6)
If the bonds which have been posted are in excess of the amount required to carry out the completion, restoration, or modified work determined by the Director to be necessary, the excess amount shall be released to the payer after all work has been finished by the Department and all costs of same have been accounted for.
(7)
Upon notification that a bond has been forfeited in accordance with this Subtitle, the bonding institution or agent providing the bond shall have thirty (30) days to issue payment to the County. If the bonding institution or agent fails to render payment within thirty (30) days of the notice from the Director to make payment, the bonding institution or agent may be barred from issuing any subsequent bonds for any other road construction work within the County for a period of five (5) years. The right to reissue bonds after having been previously barred shall be allowed only after all outstanding amounts have been paid, plus an amount equal to ten percent (10%) a year, compounded annually.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-117 (2026)
Sec. 23-117. Suspension or revocation of a permitLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Suspension or Revocation. The Director may suspend or revoke any permit required by this Subtitle for one or more of the following reasons:
(1)
Violation of this Subtitle;
(2)
Violation of the permit;
(3)
Assignment or transfer of the permit; or
(4)
Violation of a stop work order issued by the Director.
(b)
Before the Director may revoke a permit, he shall advise the permittee of his intent in writing. If a written request is made by the permittee within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of the notice of intent to revoke, the Director shall conduct a hearing on the record. Requested hearings shall be held after reasonable notice to any interested person, to include the permittee. The notice shall include the time and place of the hearing, a brief description of the permit being considered for revocation, and the ground(s) for the revocation. The Director shall render a decision in writing on the matter within ten (10) calendar days after the date of the hearing.
(c)
Forfeiture of Bonds. When a permit is revoked, the bond amounts posted shall be forfeited to the County after the administrative appeal process has been completed.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-118 (2026)
Sec. 23-118. Haul road permitLinkCopy Citation
No person shall operate a grading, filling, or mining facility without first obtaining a haul road permit from the Department.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-119 (2026)
Sec. 23-119. Permit for overweight/oversize vehiclesLinkCopy Citation
Permits for overweight/oversize vehicles issued by the SHA shall be valid for County roads provided weight restrictions for structures are observed.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-120 (2026)
Sec. 23-120. Other types of permitsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Utility Permit. Utilities shall be required to apply for and obtain a permit from the Department for all work performed within the public right-of-way related to the repair or modification of their systems. A separate permit may be required for each new installation, major repair, or modification to the system located within the paved portion of the right-of-way. The Director may issue to a utility, at his discretion, a maintenance permit or permits for the performance of work within the right-of-way, and establish the conditions for operation under the permit(s) so issued. Utility construction specifications and a quality control plan for road resurfacing shall be reviewed annually by the Department and submitted with the maintenance permit application.
(1)
Maintenance permits may be issued for a period of up to one year.
(2)
If a contractor has performed work for a utility in the County without a utility permit three or more times within one year, the contractor after written notification of each instance of noncompliance shall be prohibited from performing work in the right-of-way for that utility for a period of up to 12 months. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 23-108 of this Code, there is a right of appeal to the Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. Decisions of the Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement may be appealed to the Board of Administrative Appeals. Bonding and permit fees for utility permits shall be in accordance with this Subtitle. Utilities performing work without a utility permit may be fined One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per day in accordance with Subtitle 23.
(b)
Permit for Overhead Structures. No overpass, bridge, elevated walkway, or roadway may be constructed over a public right-of-way without a permit issued by the Director.
(1)
The Director is authorized to grant permits for the construction and maintenance of bridges, overpasses, elevated walkways, roadways, and any other structure which will occupy in any manner, temporarily or permanently, the air space above any road.
(2)
The construction location or design of said overhead structures shall not in any manner affect any private rights-of-way of any adjacent landowner with respect to light, air, and access to the public highway, nor shall the County be deprived of the right to control and regulate the use of the public highway over which the structure extends to the minimum elevation above the surface of the road in accordance with the applicable standards, including those of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
(3)
Where the Director determines that a proposed overhead structure would reduce the natural illumination of the public road to less than the level required for the safety of the public, he may require the permittee to provide artificial illumination sufficient to meet the requirements for safety to the public. The design of such illumination shall be subject to the approval of the Director.
(c)
Driveway Entrance/Access Permit. Any person undertaking to construct or improve an entrance of a driveway, private road, or other vehicular access from an abutting property into a County road shall be required to obtain a driveway entrance/access permit from the Department for all work performed in the public right-of-way. A separate permit may be required for each such entrance; however, this does not prohibit the inclusion of such entrances/access points within a road construction permit when such entrances are within the extent of the road construction covered by said permit.
(1)
The Director may approve or require changes in the type or standard and the width to be required for each such entrance or access point in accordance with the use of the abutting property, its location, the classification and condition of the public road to be entered, and the volume of traffic thereon.
(2)
The Director may deny a permit for an entrance/access point at any location deemed to present a hazard to the users of the public road or to the users of the proposed entrance/access point, provided that a reasonable means of access to the abutting property can be provided at some other, safer location.
(3)
The Director may require such nearby road, roadside, or drainage improvements as are necessary in conjunction with the construction of the entrance to alleviate any hazards, operational and maintenance burdens, or nuisances that would otherwise be created by the existence of the entrance.
(d)
Small Wireless Facility Permit.
(1)
Placement of small wireless facilities requires a recommendation of approval from the Telecommunications Transmission Facility Coordinating Committee as required by Subtitle 5A prior to the issuance of any permits.
(2)
Placement of small wireless facilities in the public right-of-way requires a permit from the Department for all work performed within the public right-of-way related to new installation or the repair or modification of the facility. A separate permit shall be required for each new installation, major repair, or modification to the system located within the improved portion of the public right-of-way.
(3)
The scope of work for a permit for a new installation of a small wireless facilities shall include all work necessary to make the facility ready for the actual provision of telecommunications services. Accordingly, the scope of work that must be completed under a small wireless facility permit shall include, at a minimum, the installation and provisioning of all power and backhaul components necessary for the operation of the facility.
(4)
The Director may issue, at his discretion, but consistent with the Design Manual, a maintenance permit or permits for the performance of maintenance and minor repair work within the public right-of-way, and establish the conditions for operation under the permit(s) so issued. Maintenance permits may be issued for a period of up to one year.
(5)
If a contractor has performed work on behalf of small wireless permittee in the County without a permit three or more times within one year, the contractor after written notification of each instance of noncompliance shall be prohibited from performing work in the public right-of-way for a period of up to 12 months. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 23-108 of this Code, there is a right of appeal to the Director. Decisions of the Director may be appealed to the Board of Administrative Appeals. Bonding and permit fees shall be in accordance with this Subtitle. Persons performing work without a permit may be fined in accordance with Subtitle 23.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-121 (2026)
Sec. 23-121. Time for work; commencement and expiration of permitLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Commencement. When a permit has been issued, the permittee shall commence work within sixty (60) days from the date of issuance of the permit, except for good cause shown. Thereafter, the permittee shall have a duty to diligently perform the work to the conclusion of all work covered by the permit.
(b)
Expiration.
(1)
Road Construction Permits.
(A)
Where the estimated cost of work is not more than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00), the permit shall expire not more than two (2) years from date of issuance of permit.
(B)
Where the estimated cost of permitted work is equal to, or more than, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00), the permit shall expire not more than three (3) years from date of issuance of permit.
(C)
The estimated cost of work for this determination shall include twenty-five percent (25%) for contingencies.
(2)
Other Types of Permits. Permits for other than road and storm drainage construction, such as utilities, small wireless facilities, driveways, leadwalks, planting, sodding or seeding, minor grading, or haul roads, shall be valid for a period of time consistent with the scope of work, but in no case, less than six (6) months.
(3)
No work will be allowed on an expired permit.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-122 (2026)
Sec. 23-122. Extension; fees for extensionLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Extension. The Director is authorized to grant or deny a request for extension of time for a permit, where a permittee is or will be unable to complete the work, as determined by the Director, within the time allowed.
(1)
It shall be the responsibility of the permittee to apply for an extension not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the permit. Such request shall be in writing and shall state the reasons for extension and the time required to complete the work.
(2)
Where the permittee has requested an extension of a valid permit prior to its expiration and, through no fault of his own, the extension has not yet been granted or denied by the Department, the permittee may continue work under the permit. If the request for extension of the permit is denied, all work will cease immediately. Such denial may be appealed as provided herein.
(3)
Where the Director determines that an additional bond amount is necessary because of inflation or other factors, the permittee shall be required to post the additional bond in an amount determined by the Director before the extension of time is granted. Where the permittee is working under the provisions of Section 23-122(a)(2), a grace period of ten (10) working days will be allowed for the posting of additional bond. Failure to post the additional bond during the ten (10) day period will cause the permit to be automatically suspended.
(4)
The Director shall decide upon the request for extension and shall notify, in writing, the affected bonding institution and the applicant of his decision within twenty (20) working days of a formal request. This decision shall be contingent upon the payment of the necessary extension fee and notification to the Department of the consent of the bonding agent.
(b)
Fee for extension:
(1)
A fee in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the original permit fee as prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A and as published on the DPIE website, but not less than Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00), shall be charged for an extension of a valid permit (not to include road construction, utility permits, small wireless facility permits, or haul road permits).
(2)
The fee for an extension of a road construction permit shall be twenty-five percent (25%) of the original permit fee. Where the percentage of completion of a road construction permit exceeds ninety percent (90%) as determined by the Department, the permit fee shall be a maximum as prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A and as published on the DPIE website.
(3)
The fee for extension of a utility permit and a small wireless facility permit for work in the public right of way are established in the Table of Fees published by the Director. These fees are further explained in the "Specifications and Standards for Roadways and Bridges," the "Design Manual for Small Wireless Facilities," and the "Policy and Specification for Utility Installation and Maintenance."
(c)
Security. The only forms of security which shall be acceptable to the County for the extension of a permit shall be either a Cash Bond, an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, Surety Bond, or a Certificate of Guarantee.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-123 (2026)
Sec. 23-123. Inspection and noticeLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Notice. For utility and small wireless facility permits, the permittee shall post notice in the following situations:
(1)
For non-emergency work, the permittee shall notify the Department and the public in impacted neighborhoods of the time of commencement of road construction, if the duration of work is expected to be more than five (5) working days, or if there will be a change in traffic patterns, at least ten (10) working days before commencement of any construction under said permit;
(2)
For non-emergency work, a project information sign provided by the permittee and approved by the Department shall be posted in a conspicuous place on each project site near or within an existing road five (5) working days in advance of the start of construction unless waived by the Department;
(3)
Where work is interrupted for a period of five (5) working days or more, the permittee shall, at the end of each interruption, notify the Department of his intent to actively resume work under the permit;
(4)
Where the permittee has completed work on the subgrade and concrete forms, he shall give notice to the Department that the work is ready for inspection and approval.
(5)
After written notification of noncompliance, the permittee may be fined Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day of noncompliance with the public notification plan.
(b)
Inspection; penalty for noninspection.
(1)
Upon request from a utility or small wireless facility permittee, the Department shall provide training and approval to utility designated inspectors and third-party inspectors to inspect permitted work to verify that the compaction and roadway restoration and repaving work has been performed in compliance with the Prince George's County Code and Specifications. For non-emergency work, all utilities and small wireless facility permittees, or their contractors doing compaction, right-of-way and roadway restoration and repaving work under a utility permit or a maintenance permit are required to provide for a utility designated staff inspector or an independent third-party inspector both of whom must be approved by the County to perform an inspection to ensure that the permitted compaction, right of way and roadway restoration and repaving work is in compliance with the Prince George's County Code and Specifications. The permittee shall, during the hours of work, make available to the inspector and to other employees of the Department the construction work, materials, plans, and specifications.
(2)
The permittee may not commence construction of storm drainage, sidewalk, curb and gutter, or pavement unless the Department or Department-approved independent third-party inspector has conducted an inspection and given approval to the subgrade and concrete form work. In addition, where water and sewer utilities are involved, the permittee shall notify WSSC immediately after base paving to obtain a preliminary paving clearance certificate, and notify WSSC again after final paving to obtain a final paving clearance certificate.
(3)
Where the permittee performs any work under the permit without an inspection, such work shall be considered improper, and such conduct on the part of the permittee may result in removal and replacement of all said construction by the permittee at his expense. In the event that proper notice is provided to the Department for inspection services to be performed on a permit, but no inspection is provided by the Department within two working days (48 hours) of the time of the request, the permittee, after verbal notification to the Director's designee, may proceed with the work using independent inspection certification of the work or materials. The independent inspection certification must be provided by an agency approved by the Director.
(4)
Where the permittee performs any work under a permit (with or without an inspection), and the work does not comply with this Subtitle, the inspector is empowered to issue written notice to require the work to be removed and replaced by the permittee at his expense.
(c)
Notice of Violation. Whenever the Director finds and determines that the requirements of this Subtitle have been violated, he shall notify the responsible person, owner, or permittee, in writing, and detail the corrective action required and the amount of time within which the corrective work must be performed. Such notice may be delivered in person or by United States Postal Service regular mail and addressed to the said responsible person, owner, or permittee at the last known address or the address shown on the real property tax records in the Treasurer's Office for Prince George's County. Such notice, when delivered in person or so addressed and deposited with the Postal Service with proper postage paid, shall be deemed complete and sufficient.
(d)
Compliance; penalties.
(1)
The permittee, including utilities, small wireless facility permittees, agents, contractors, and subcontractors shall comply with all requirements of the permit, including sediment and erosion control, either before or during the course of construction.
(2)
Where the permittee fails to comply with the requirements cited in the Notice of Violation, said noncompliance may result in the following:
(A)
Issuance of a stop work order. A stop work order may be issued for work that commences without a permit. A stop work order shall be issued by the Director and constitute a suspension of the applicable permit, and shall prohibit the violator from doing any further work under the permit except such work as shall bring any previous work into compliance. When the permittee corrects the work to the satisfaction of the Department in accordance with the applicable requirements, the Director shall rescind the stop work order in writing at which time the permittee may resume further work under the permit; or
(B)
The County may complete the required work and charge the permittee on a cost basis, including the costs of administration and overhead.
(3)
Any governmental agency not required to obtain a permit from the Department or post a bond shall be subject to the provisions of Subsections (d)(1) and (d)(2), above. In addition, nonpayment by any governmental agency of any outstanding balance due to the County within the time allotted shall subject said governmental agency to liability in the amount of nonpayment, except where state or federal law provides to the contrary.
(e)
Safety hazards; work in noncompliance. Safety hazards, or work which is determined not to be in compliance with the provisions of this Subtitle, which occur within the right-of-way as a result of the work performed by the permittee and the resolution of which is considered urgent by the Department, shall be resolved by contacting the person whose name appears on the sign required under Section 23-129. If that person cannot be contacted, the inability of the Department to contact the permittee at the 24-hour telephone number shall constitute notice, and the Department shall be authorized to proceed with the necessary corrective action and bill the permittee accordingly for all costs incurred in accordance with Section 23-109. Failure of the permittee to pay the amount billed within thirty (30) days may be sufficient grounds for suspension or revocation of the permit.
(f)
Inspection by others. Subject to prior written arrangement, the Director may accept reports of inspection by approved agencies for work performed under permits issued by the Department. All reports of such inspections shall be in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency. The Director shall develop criteria for the approval of individual agencies for the purpose of performing inspections, and promulgate policy and procedures for the conducting of such inspections.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-124 (2026)
Sec. 23-124. Approval and acceptance of workLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Final approval of construction work shall be given by the Director upon verification through inspection that the work conforms in all respects with the permit and includes all work required thereby. Notification by the Director that all work under the permit has been approved and accepted by the County shall serve as formal notice to the permittee and the bonding institution that all requirements of the permit have been satisfied.
(b)
Acceptance. Where the road construction adds to or extends the County maintained road system mileage, the Director shall verify in writing to the County Executive that the construction work has received final approval. The Director's verification shall constitute a recommendation to the County Executive that the work be accepted into the County road system for perpetual maintenance. The County Executive, or his designee, shall, in each individual case, have the authority to accept roads into the County road system for perpetual maintenance.
(c)
Partial acceptance. A permittee may request a final approval of part of the work covered by the permit, provided that the limits of work requested for partial acceptance be completed in accordance with this ordinance. Such request and approval, if any, shall be in writing and may be verified by the Director and accepted by the Executive upon the recommendation of the Director. Partial acceptance may, at the discretion of the Director, result in a reduction in the amount of bond posted for the permit.
(d)
Status of Permit Obligations. Permit obligations not completed shall remain in force and survive permit suspension, expiration, revocation, and default. Permit obligations may be satisfied by completion and acceptance of the work or delivery of a cash payment to the County in an amount sufficient to complete the work.
Prince George's County, Md., Code §§ 23-125–23-127 (2026)