Sec. 25-128. Tree Canopy Coverage Requirements
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 § 25-128 (2026)
Sec. 25-128. Tree Canopy Coverage RequirementsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Tree canopy requirements shall be met unless a waiver has been granted pursuant to Section 25-130.
(b)
All activities that are subject to this Division shall provide the tree canopy percentages listed in Table 1. Tree canopy coverage requirements are based on the net tract area and must be met within the net tract area.
| Table 1. Tree Canopy Requirements by Zone | |
| Zone | Minimum Tree Canopy Coverage |
| ROS, AG, AR | Exempt |
| RE | 25% |
| RR, RSF-95, RSF-65, RSF-A, RMF-12, RMF-20, RMF-48, RMH, R-PD | 20% |
| CGO, CS, IH, IE, IE-PD, CN, NAC, TAC, LTO, RTO-L, RTO-H, NAC-PD, TAC-PD, LTO-PD, RTO-PD, MU-PD | 15% |
| LCD, LMXC, LMUTC | Thresholds shall be as specified by CB-27-2010 for the prior zoning of the property (before its designation as a legacy zone) |
(c)
Permits for redevelopment of a previously developed site, which does not qualify for an exemption under subsection 25-127(b), shall be subject to the tree canopy coverage requirements based on the area within the limit of disturbance as shown on any Site Plan.
(d)
The requirements of this Division shall be demonstrated on an appropriate plan prepared in conformance with Part D of the Environmental Technical Manual or prepared in conformance with Section 2, Plan Preparation of the Prince George's County Landscape Manual.