Prince George's County Council - Reference No. CB-056-2011

• Reference No.: CB-056-2011
• Draft No.: 3
• Type: Council Bill
• Status: Enacted
• Meeting Body: County Council
• Meeting Date: 11/15/2011
• Introduced Date: 10/18/2011
• Effective date: 1/3/2012
• Title: An Ordinance amending the definitions, and amending the requirements, for certain commercial or industrial uses in Commercial and Industrial Zones.
• Proposers/Sponsors: Eric C. Olson, Ingrid M. Turner, Karen R. Toles, Mary A. Lehman, Will Campos, Obie Patterson, Mel Franklin
• Code sections: 27-107.01 - , 27-461 - , 27-473 - , 27-475.06.06 - , 27-568 -
• Contact: M-NCPPC Staff

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/3/2012		County Council	effective
11/15/2011	3	County Council	Public hearing	Pass
11/15/2011	3	County Council	enacted	Pass
10/18/2011		County Council	introduced
10/5/2011	3	County Council	Favorably recommended with amendments	Pass
9/27/2011	3	County Council	referred	Pass
9/27/2011		County Council	presented

Title An Ordinance amending the definitions, and amending the requirements, for certain commercial or industrial uses in Commercial and Industrial Zones. Background The County Council enacted CB-46-2010 amending the Zoning Ordinance to add, eliminate, and clarify certain commercial uses, generally entertainment-oriented, for the purpose of assisting code enforcement efforts by County agencies. During the review of CB-46-2010, discussions were held by the Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee regarding existing adult entertainment businesses which are operating under a different use and occupancy permit and the need to establish a process for these businesses to obtain certification as a nonconforming use. This legislation establishes that process and requires a Special Exception application for adult entertainment uses to be filed and accepted by June 1, 2012. The bill also amends parking requirements for certain commercial uses. 10/18/2011: Prior to introduction, CB-56-2011 (DR-2) was amended as follows: 1. On page 2 after line 32 add the following: * * * * * * * * * * * * (192) Recreational or Entertainment Establishment of a Commercial Nature: An establishment which provides entertainment, recreation, or amusement for profit. This term shall not include an "Amusement Arcade," "Reducing/Exercise Salon or Health Club," or a "Massage Establishment" but shall include any form of a “Rental Hall” or “Dance Hall” or “banquet hall” not sanctioned by another special exception or private club. CB-56-2011 (DR-3) was introduced.