Sec. 32-221. Permit Decision and Reconsideration
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 § 32-221 (2026)
Sec. 32-221. Permit Decision and ReconsiderationLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Permit Decision.
(1)
The Department shall, after the closing date for receipt of written comments or after a public informational hearing if requested:
(A)
Consider the written comments, testimony and other information received; and
(B)
Render a decision to grant, deny or condition a permit within:
(i)
60 days of the Department's determination that an application is complete and the delineation correct, if no hearing is requested; or
(ii)
45 days of a public informational hearing.
(2)
The Department may extend the time period in which to render a decision for an additional 30 days for the following extenuating circumstances:
(A)
Review required by a Federal or State agency; or
(B)
Request by an applicant.
(3)
The Department may afford the applicant an opportunity to provide, or the Department may request the applicant to provide, additional information to address concerns raised in written comments.
(4)
The applicant may request, in writing, that the Department withhold making a final permit decision on the application until additional information can be provided. The Department may withhold making its permit decision for six (6) months, after which the application shall be deemed withdrawn and a new application must be submitted, unless otherwise determined by the Department.
(5)
Written notice of the permit decision shall be mailed to the applicant and to all persons on the interested person's mailing list. Notice of the permit decision need not be published.
(6)
Work authorization under a permit shall be completed within the time period specified in the permit.
(7)
An applicant may not submit a new permit application for the same scope of work where a permit application has been denied for six (6) months from the date of denial unless there is a substantive change in the application.
(8)
A permit may not be issued and work may not begin unless a final site plan or any other necessary information is provided to the Department.
(b)
Permit Reconsideration.
(1)
A person who has the legal rights, duties, interests or privileges different from the general public, which are adversely affected by the Department's decision to grant, deny, or condition a permit, may request a reconsideration of the decision to the Director.
(2)
The request for reconsideration shall be in writing and filed with the Department within 30 days of the permit decision.
(3)
The request for reconsideration shall contain:
(A)
The name, address and telephone number of the person making the request;
(B)
The name, address and telephone number of any attorney representing the person making the request;
(C)
A description of the grounds for the request, including the specific legal right, duty, privilege or interest which may be adversely affected by the permit determination, and which is different from those interests held by the general public;
(D)
A statement of the specific relief desired as a result of the reconsideration; and
(E)
A general outline of the evidence supporting the desired relief, including the names and addresses of those that can verify the information submitted for the reconsideration.
(4)
The Director shall review a request for reconsideration to determine whether the person requesting it has:
(A)
A specific legal right, duty, privilege, or interest which is or may be adversely affected by the permit determination and which is different from that held by the general public;
(B)
Raised at least one issue that is related to the subject of the permit and arises under this Ordinance; and
(C)
Made a request for reconsideration within 30 days of the date the permit was issued or denied as specified under this subsection.
(5)
The Director shall determine whether to grant or deny the relief requested in the reconsideration. If the determination is to deny the request, the determination shall be in writing and mailed by certified mail to the person requesting the reconsideration.
(6)
Notification of the determination to deny the relief requested in the reconsideration shall contain the following:
(A)
The specific reasons for the denial;
(B)
A statement that if appeal under this regulation is not sought, the denial shall be the Department's final decision on the request for reconsideration.
(c)
Appeal of Permit Decision or Appeal of Reconsideration.
(1)
Any person adversely affected by the determination to grant or deny the permit or the reconsideration has the right to appeal to the Prince George's County Board of Appeals. Such action shall be taken within ten (10) calendar days of the receipt of the notice of decision.
(2)
The Board may reverse, modify or remand the decision of the Director only if the decision of the Director is clearly erroneous, illegal, arbitrary or capricious, or unsupported by any substantial evidence. The Board shall not have the authority to issue an order which is in conflict with a lawful order of the Director, or the requirements and provisions of this Ordinance.