Sec. 32-105. Administration; Permits; Expiration of Permits; Correction of Code Violations and Suspension or Revocation and Reissuance of Permits
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 § 32-105 (2026)
Sec. 32-105. Administration; Permits; Expiration of Permits; Correction of Code Violations and Suspension or Revocation and Reissuance of PermitsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Any permit issued for grading pursuant to this Subtitle shall be issued only for a period of time reasonably necessary to perform the work, as defined in Section 32-143. Where a permit is issued, extended, reissued, renewed or reinstated to correct a violation, the permit shall not exceed ninety (90) days. The initial period of the permit shall be established by the Director based upon the extent of the work required to correct the violation. The permit may be extended or renewed beyond the ninety (90) days, only if the violations have been corrected, in one-year increments if, in the opinion of the Director, the applicant has demonstrated substantial progress to complete the work in accordance with the permit and has demonstrated substantial justification for failure to complete the work within the period of the permit. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority to grant an extension to the period of the permit.
(b)
The Director may refuse to accept an application for a 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 the Director.
(c)
A permit under which no work is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after issuance shall expire and become null and void; provided, however, that the Director may extend the time, as defined in Section 32-143, upon sufficient justification shown.
(d)
A permit under which work has been started and later suspended or discontinued shall expire and become null and void six (6) months after the work has stopped. Work will be considered suspended when the permittee fails to prosecute the work so as to ensure completion within a reasonable period of time.
(e)
A permit issued in error or not in compliance with this Subtitle at the time of issuance may be suspended by the Director.
(f)
When a permit has expired for failure to commence work, it may be extended, renewed, reissued or reinstated within a period of 60 days prior to the permit expiration date, if the project conditions are in substantial compliance with this subtitle and State law under which the permit was originally issued. A written request and payment of required renewal or extension fees must be received sixty (60 days) prior to the permit expiration date. A fee shall be collected for each renewal, reissuance or reinstatement, as further defined in Section 32-143.
(g)
The Director may reissue a permit subject to all applicable laws and regulations in effect at the time the permit was originally issued, for a period not to exceed one (1) year after expiration provided that:
(1)
The County Executive by Executive Order, has made a finding of severe economic factors adversely affecting real estate development and construction in the County during a specified period and the County Council has been notified by the County Executive of such finding at least seven (7) days prior to issuance of the Executive Order;
(2)
There is a reasonable showing that these economic factors contributed to the expiration of the permit;
(3)
There has been no change in the zoning of the property which would affect the issuance of the permit; and
(4)
A processing fee has been paid in an amount equal to the amount that would be required if the permit was renewed.
(h)
Permits suspended for failure to comply with the County Code or ordinances may be reinstated by the Director upon compliance or approved validation.