Sec. 23-112. Application for permit
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.
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.