Title
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - COMMUNITY SERVICE AND COMMERCIAL USES for the purpose of permitting certain community service and commercial uses by right in Residential, Single-Family-Attached (RSF-A) zones; and amending use standards for permitted community service and commercial uses to promote the productive reuse of existing buildings and ensure compatibility with surrounding neighborhood in which these uses are proposed.
Body
FOR USE BY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION:
Confidential: Yes
Requested by: Krystal Oriadha
Assigned to:Eric Irving
Legislastion Type: Resolution
Need by Date:
Background Necessitating Legislation:
Bill Title
AN ORDINANCE concerning RSF-A Zone
For the purpose of permitting certain Public, Civic, and Institutional Uses in the RSF-A (Residential, Single-Family - Attached) Zone of Prince George’s County under specified circumstances.
Summary of Intent
This legislation seeks to amend Section 27-5101 and Section 27-5102 of the Prince George’s County Zoning Ordinance to allow specified public, civic, and institutional uses in the RSF-A Zone. The goal is to provide flexibility for community-serving uses while maintaining compatibility with residential neighborhoods.
Requested Changes
1. Amend Principal Use Table (Section 27-5101)
o Add provisions under RSF-A Zone to permit certain public, civic, and institutional uses as either:
§ Permitted by Right (P) under defined conditions, or
§ Special Exception (SE) subject to approval and standards.
2. Add New Subsection to Section 27-5102(e)(13)
o Define requirements for Miscellaneous Commercial Uses in RSF-A Zone, including:
§ Size limitations (e.g., maximum square footage).
§ Operational restrictions (e.g., hours of operation).
§ Parking and buffering requirements.
§ Com...
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