Sec. 32-112. Requirements for Grading, Removal, etc., Generally
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 § 32-112 (2026)
Sec. 32-112. Requirements for Grading, Removal, etc., GenerallyLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The regulations contained in this Subtitle shall control all matters concerning grading, drainage and erosion control, except as otherwise provided for in the Prince George's County Code, in the rules and regulations of the Washington Suburban Sanitary District and all applicable State law.
(b)
All work done under any grading permit issued under this Subtitle shall be in full compliance with this Subtitle, Subtitles 23 and 25, any other applicable Code provisions; and any applicable statute, ordinance or regulation adopted by the State, bi-county or county agencies.
(c)
The Director is hereby authorized and directed to assist in the enforcement of such statutes, ordinances and regulations.
(d)
In the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Overlay Zones, trees removed pursuant to an approved Conservation Plan and Conservation Agreement shall be replaced in accordance with Subtitle 5B by reforestation or afforestation, or a fee in lieu of reforestation or afforestation may be paid prior to the issuance of any permits pursuant to this Subtitle. All fees in lieu shall be maintained in a specially created fund under the administration of the Director and shall be used solely for reforestation or afforestation of land located in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Overlay Zones.