Sec. 29-106. Powers and duties of the Commission
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 § 29-106 (2026)
Sec. 29-106. Powers and duties of the CommissionLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(1)
To research historic resources and to recommend to the Planning Board and District Council, using the criteria of Section 29-104, which ones should be classified as Historic Sites or Historic Districts in the master plan for historic preservation.
(A)
If a proposed Historic District lies within the corporate limits of a municipality, the Commission shall ask for municipal comments on boundaries and other aspects of the District.
(B)
In the event that a municipality objects to the designation of a proposed Historic District boundary for property within the municipality, a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the full District Council shall be required to override a municipal recommendation on designation of boundaries.
(2)
To maintain and update an inventory of historic resources;
(3)
To act upon applications for Historic Area Work Permits and other matters referred to it for action pursuant to the provisions of this Subtitle;
(4)
To appoint members to local advisory committees to assist and advise the Commission in the performance of its functions;
(5)
To recommend programs and legislation to the County Council and the Planning Board to encourage historic preservation;
(6)
To review any legislation, applications for zoning map amendment, special exception, site plan, and subdivision approval, and other proposals affecting historic preservation, including preparation and amendment of master plans, and to make recommendations thereon to the appropriate authorities;
(7)
To serve as a clearinghouse for information on historic preservation for County Government, individuals, citizens' associations, historical societies, and local advisory committees; to provide information and educational materials for the public; and to undertake activities to advance the goals of historic preservation in Prince George's County, Maryland;
(8)
To employ or hire consultants or other temporary personnel, as necessary, consistent with County or Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission contract provisions, to assist the Commission in the accomplishment of its functions. Consultants or other personnel shall be compensated as may be provided for in the County or Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission budget;
(9)
To administer any revolving funds, easement or grant programs, tax incentive programs, or other preservation funds that will aid historic preservation, as approved in the County or Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission operating budget;
(10)
To delineate the extent of appurtenances and environmental setting associated with a historic resource during the development review processes; and
(11)
To make recommendations on the use, upkeep, or adaptive reuse of publicly-owned historic resources.