# 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.

## Sec. 30-303. Purposes

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 30-303 (2026)

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.