# Sec. 32-144. Inspection and Supervision

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. 32-144. Inspection and Supervision

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 32-144 (2026)

(a) The Director or his designee shall inspect all work and shall require that the permittee furnish adequate supervision, documentation of satisfactory testing and compaction prepared and certified by a professional engineer duly registered in the State of Maryland for all Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 fills as deemed necessary.

(b) After the issuance of a grading permit, the permittee, the contractor and/or their agents shall attend a preconstruction meeting on-site with the Director or his designee on each site requiring an approved sediment and erosion control plan.

(c) After obtaining the initial site grading permit(s), the permittee shall obtain written inspection approvals by the Director at the following stages in the development of the site or of each phase of development thereof:

  (1) Upon completion of installation of tree protection devices, followed by the installation of perimeter erosion and sediment controls, prior to proceeding with any other earth disturbance or grading. Other building or grading inspection approvals may not be authorized until initial approval of the tree protection devices and perimeter erosion and sediment controls has been obtained;

  (2) Upon completion of stripping, the stockpiling of top soil, the construction of temporary sediment and erosion control facilities, disposal of all waste material and preparation of the ground;

  (3) Upon completion of rough grading, but prior to placing top soil, permanent drainage, or other site development improvements and ground covers;

  (4) Upon completion of final grading, permanent drainage and erosion control facilities including established ground covers and planting, and all other work required by the permit. The Director may make additional inspections as might be deemed appropriate.

(d) Work shall not proceed beyond the stages outlined above until the Director or his designee inspects the site and approves the work previously completed. Requests for inspections shall be made at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) of the time the inspection is desired.

(e) The owner/developer shall maintain a copy of the approved erosion and sediment control plan on site.

(f) Every active site having an approved erosion and sediment control plan should be inspected for compliance with the plan on average, once every two (2) weeks.

(g) The County shall notify the on-site personnel or the owner/developer in writing when violations are observed, describing:

  (1) The nature of the violation;

  (2) The required corrective action; and

  (3) The time period in which to have the violation corrected.

(h) Right of Entry: It shall be a condition of every grading or building permit that the County has the right to enter property periodically to inspect for compliance with the approved plan and this Ordinance.

(i) Complaints: The County shall accept and investigate complaints regarding erosion and sediment control concerns from any interested parties and:

  (1) Conduct an initial investigation within three (3) working days from receipt of the complaint;

  (2) Notify the complainant of the initial investigation and findings within seven (7) days from receipt of the complaint; and

  (3) Take appropriate action when violations are discovered during the course of the complaint investigation.

(j) For inspection and enforcement of the woodland conservation program and the erosion and sediment control program, the following shall be required:

  (1) Ensure that approved tree conservation plans and approved Erosion and Sediment Control plans and permits are on the site and are complied with;

  (2) Ensure that every active site having an erosion and sediment control plan is inspected for compliance with the approved plan on the average of once every two weeks; and

  (3) Prepare written reports after every inspection that describe:

    (A) The date and location of this site inspection;

    (B) Whether the approved plan has been properly implemented and maintained;

    (C) Practical deficiencies or erosion and sediment control plan deficiencies; and

    (D) If a violation exists, the type of enforcement action that is taken.

    (E) If applicable, a description of any modifications to the plan.