Sec. 32-229. Temporary Emergency Nontidal Wetland Permit
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 § 32-229 (2026)
Sec. 32-229. Temporary Emergency Nontidal Wetland PermitLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Department may issue a temporary emergency nontidal wetland permit if:
(1)
A threat to life, severe loss, or damage of property, or a threat to public safety or public work is imminent; and
(2)
The anticipated threat, loss or damage may occur before a permit can be issued under the procedures otherwise required by this Ordinance.
(b)
Permit requirements. The temporary emergency permit shall:
(1)
Incorporate, to the greatest extent practical and feasible, the standards and criteria required for nonemergency regulated activities;
(2)
Be limited in duration to the time required to complete the authorized emergency activity, not to exceed 90 days;
(3)
Require restoration of nontidal wetlands with temporary adverse impacts;
(4)
Require mitigation for nontidal wetland losses pursuant to Section 32-230 through 32-234 of this Ordinance.
(c)
Temporary Emergency Procedure.
(1)
Not later than the next business day after beginning an emergency regulated activity, a temporary emergency permit shall be requested.
(2)
A temporary emergency permit request may be made orally. However, the applicant shall submit a written request to the Department within three days of the oral request.
(3)
The request in subsection (c)(2) shall include the:
(A)
Applicant's name;
(B)
Location of the emergency activity;
(C)
Extent of work to be done;
(D)
Anticipated adverse impact on nontidal wetlands; and
(E)
Reason for the emergency.
(4)
The temporary emergency permit may be granted orally or in writing. If oral approval is granted, the Department shall issue a written emergency permit within three (3) days of the approval.
(5)
If oral approval is not granted, the Department shall issue a written temporary emergency permit within ten (10) days of the request if the temporary emergency permit is approved by the Department.
(d)
The Department shall provide public notice and opportunity for comment on the issuance of a temporary emergency permit in a local newspaper of general circulation, not later than 15 days after the issuance of a permit.
(e)
Upon written request by a permittee, the Department may extend the temporary emergency permit if more time is required to complete the work authorized or to restore the site.
(f)
The Department may suspend or revoke a temporary emergency permit in conformance with Section 32-237.
(g)
Work performed under a temporary emergency permit shall conform to conditions specified by the Department.
(h)
A person shall apply for a nontidal wetland permit if:
(1)
The person intends to conduct an additional regulated activity at the site which does not qualify for a temporary emergency permit;
(2)
A temporary emergency permit is denied;
(3)
Work authorized under a temporary emergency permit is conducted beyond the 90 day period under subsection (b)(2) without approval from the Department; or
(4)
Mitigation is required under subsection (b)(4).