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One speaker, who identified himself as Norman Rivera and said he lives on Allentown Road, urged the council to support the amendment. Rivera said planning staff, the planning board, DPIE and the acting county executive recommended approval and described the filing as the first step in the subdivision and community engagement process.

After the hearing the council moved to discharge the item from the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee (TIE) and refer it to the Committee of the Whole for further review in a work session. The motion to discharge was moved by the Vice Chair and seconded by Councilmember Ivy; the roll call recorded the motion carrying 11-0.

No final amendment was adopted at the July 1 meeting; the resolution will be considered in the Committee of the Whole during a subsequent work session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Prince George - County Council - Jul 01, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A public hearing on CR 53-2025 considered a proposed change to water and sewer category designations affecting a project on Allentown Road; one speaker representing the project urged approval. The council discharged the item from the TIE committee and referred it to the Committee of the Whole for a work session.","taxTitle","Prince George's County, Maryland","taxId",3378,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512447,"PHED committee backs amendments to allow grading permits in LCD zones with approved plans",86,544000,630000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5113880-92f9148f59f7c063fd91d1ad2d6c4a74&start=544&end=630","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5113880-92f9148f59f7c063fd91d1ad2d6c4a74/thumbnail_544000.jpg","/articles/6512447/Prince-Georges-County/Maryland/PHED-committee-backs-amendments-to-allow-grading-permits-in-LCD-zones-with-approved-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512447-d0b33a193e878aa75e262c24dbe790cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153776&Signature=TwXjC-lZuOvVQZTNQ-EhRfk9V8f~OtLy0KMrB5yhugcN3XZKggH0eKNFqQZRBQuXOfd0ZWz~F04ogRHm5~vjObIuz~STeOFqGoxrh65JXBxRveZwyAgWNE9f1E6SpLqDgprzs1fowsmZ7oRitRVfWsh~3ZQ-PdmsYrEQ8fOOyz9~hXmTey7~DNCZ5m7EqDgrRtqD3lHFHOIpECGbel2p1eV1U9cJBXByjQ~nkmFfRMSEwrzxY6-AYt2PWWvG~MhMpUxJYMpraiVGdQZwZWFzKXvufOZ-q5DgsujoZBgGFqbjBzNJ1~R7PxDUq85YaAaxzbQwdyTK9zGPawnj4BBhyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Prince George's County Council on July 1 introduced CB 40-2025, a bill that would authorize issuance of grading permits in Legacy Comprehensive Design (LCD) zones when an approved comprehensive design plan or a Type I tree conservation plan is in place. The council's Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee reviewed the bill on June 5 and voted 5-0 in favor of draft amendments recommended by the zoning hearing examiner and the planning board.

Committee member Miss Hightower reported the committee's actions to the full council, saying the amendments expedite certain development review processes in LCD zones while ensuring that design plans or tree-conservation measures are in place before grading permits issue. The administration took no position on the bill, and the Office of Law found the draft to be in proper legislative form. Dewberry Engineers testified in support at the committee meeting.

Additional sponsors were added during the council introduction. The council referred the bill to PHED for further consideration and amendment; the committee record shows the committee adopted the zoning hearing examiner and planning board recommendations and recommended the bill with amendments by a 5-0 vote.

No final council action occurred; the bill remains in the PHED committee for further review.","The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee voted 5-0 to recommend amendments to CB 40-2025, which would authorize grading permits in Legacy Comprehensive Design (LCD) zones when an approved comprehensive design plan or a Type I tree conservation plan is in place; the bill was introduced to the council and referred to PHED.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512452,"County council enacts ordinance repealing universal-design housing requirement",100,665000,765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5113880-92f9148f59f7c063fd91d1ad2d6c4a74&start=665&end=765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5113880-92f9148f59f7c063fd91d1ad2d6c4a74/thumbnail_665000.jpg","/articles/6512452/Prince-Georges-County/Maryland/County-council-enacts-ordinance-repealing-universal-design-housing-requirement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512452-aea5ebc449b2d14ff88806d692d5084b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153776&Signature=U~bHkVRf4Mq1hYygtpdKNTg3XYbaMw2XqXuUnwocvtgFzVe8aClzT2qZ7rMi~TdVKj94u-Lsw0DIAUF7LkOGF~kuhasJiy6XlVcC3kTb7XXHemJqyzt9EMUqEx77fYr8ZmMvdcON0FNzDHYpC9hSdQKGfWXr0lI8-Pozaw9~mURqUU6S7IX193MgJ-FQ-z311E5OOABvyNlbB54j0Pk7O-X08HDt8okHlyTQN-pO8f9YvK1DN~6P-rMoR1W1KWchs7i~8uHJCFZxZQYN1yphPzjpcfrG5V-Ppb0cYQDIrDDAjqYMBevdKuo~fs95CDqlR5nidZtS~FDm2PpS~Gss7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Prince George's County Council on July 1 enacted CB 41-2025, an ordinance repealing Section 27-61603(b) of the county zoning code that required universal design features for housing.

Council members voted 11-0 to adopt the ordinance after a public hearing that closed with no speakers. The motion to enact CB 41-2025 was moved by Councilmember Ivey and seconded by Councilmember Watson.

According to the ordinance language introduced to the council, the repeal removes a universal-design implementation requirement for new housing and preserves existing exemption and waiver procedures. Sponsors listed for the bill were Ivy, Hawkins, Watson and Fisher.

Council documents show the bill is intended to amend zoning provisions related to universal design; the council did not receive public testimony on the item during the hearing. The bill's enactment was recorded in the roll call with all members voting in favor; the clerk announced the motion carries, 11.

The ordinance will become part of the Prince George's County Code as amended; the transcript did not specify an effective date or implementation timetable.","Prince George's County Council voted 11-0 to repeal the county's universal-design requirement for housing in the zoning code (CB 41-2025). The measure removes mandatory universal-design implementation and allows for exemptions or waivers under existing procedures.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512456,"Prince George's County Council directs development of health atlas tying public health to land use",437,1263000,1700000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5113880-92f9148f59f7c063fd91d1ad2d6c4a74&start=1263&end=1700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5113880-92f9148f59f7c063fd91d1ad2d6c4a74/thumbnail_1263000.jpg","/articles/6512456/Prince-Georges-County/Maryland/Prince-Georges-County-Council-directs-development-of-health-atlas-tying-public-health-to-land-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512456-2109fc48bd4a345380726a726a761dce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153776&Signature=IfvCsMRqJg1swGnW~W5k5EfIZ8KzGbUveFKh8Ry4HuavFjXQTzwuWvky8RNbD44gfvcZTtUzEjEv77--CzptyaUTJlGk~pjHEm2nf4M60lPU-jzvfUWC7YTOnYQp-Le~ZoeMvIbYspAyk817Y7KmSs5hCAAhI6XDRtIcqj~yM2cjkoXYo~bKWds96MvEYQ6koeQMxV-TQSilyspNIOec78Uu-D1lfhZPiknmSweCE6deZLbgkpvfW~5vP75A9py-hyNUnp-kqMUhSZCaJKmp-4QOx5YFZ~UKHiFm0r7YFY82heSQqK16A3qSUNNue9SUHJCzYWUFeRihuCczEeN~uA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Prince George's County Council on July 1 adopted a resolution directing the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) to work with the Prince George's County Health Department to develop a \"health atlas\" that analyzes public-health metrics alongside land use and recommends strategies to address health disparities.

Council members approved the measure, CR 54-2025 (draft 2), by a 10-0 vote after the Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee reported a favorable recommendation. The resolution also directs the county health department to evaluate the public-health impacts of convenience, tobacco and liquor stores on surrounding communities.

Supporters told the council the atlas would align with the county's general plan, Plan 2035, and produce data to inform land-use decisions. Vice Chair Oriada and Councilmember Harrison said the study could create a foundation for future legislation and called for industry accountability and mitigation funding tied to health impacts. Dr. Matt Levy, the county health officer, and Sakisha Hall, planning director, both voiced strong support during the committee's June 5 meeting; the committee voted 5-0 to advance draft 2.

Committee members said the atlas is intended to produce performance measures and data-driven policy options for equitable growth. The resolution instructs M-NCPPC and the health department to coordinate on analysis and reporting and to include technical assistance and guidance as part of implementation.

Council members moved to substitute draft 2 and proceeded with draft 1 as amended; the motion to adopt was moved by Councilmember Leggett and seconded by Councilmember Watson. Several council members asked to be added as sponsors before the final vote; the motion to adopt carried unanimously among those voting, 10-0.

The resolution's adoption authorizes planning and public-health staff to collaborate on a cross-agency project intended to inform zoning and development decisions through public-health data. The council and committee discussion emphasized using the atlas to identify business oversaturation and to recommend equitable mitigation and investment strategies.","The council adopted a resolution directing the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the Prince George's County Health Department to develop a health atlas analyzing public-health metrics alongside land use to identify disparities and recommend equitable growth solutions; the measure passed 10-0.","actionData","errors"]

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