Sec. 30-303. Purposes
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 § 30-303 (2026)
Sec. 30-303. PurposesLinkCopy Citation
The regulations in this Division are established for the following purposes:
(a)
Implement the policies of the Prince George's County General Plan and the Green Infrastructure Plan relating to the Rural and Agricultural Areas;
(b)
Preserve ecologically fragile and aesthetically valuable environments of the County, including streams, stream valleys, flood plains, wetlands, groundwater, steep slopes, woodlands, habitats, scenic vistas and scenic corridors;
(c)
Retain agricultural land and augment other local and state programs certified in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations for the preservation of agricultural land;
(d)
Maintain rural character;
(e)
Limit non-agricultural uses;
(f)
Conserve and protect biodiversity, wildlife and aquatic habitat; and
(g)
Promote tourism through the preservation of scenic resources.