Prince George's County Council Meeting - September 22, 2026

The Prince George's County Council met on September 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Committee Room 2027, with Chair Krystal Oriadha presiding. The meeting included approval of the consent agenda, introduction of several bills on second reading, a proposed correspondence letter to the Maryland Department of Transportation, and additional legislation added to the agenda. The meeting recessed at 5:56 PM and reconvened at 6:00 PM for continued business, adjourning at 6:05 PM. Council Vice Chair Eric Olson was excused due to a family medical emergency.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of County Council Minutes (September 15, 2026): Approved unanimously.
• First Reading of Bills (Presentation):
  • CB-128-2026: An act aligning county parking code with Maryland Senate Bill 111 regarding out-of-state vehicle improper registration; referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.
  • CB-129-2026: A supplementary appropriation within the General Fund for unanticipated costs in Fiscal Year 2026; referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.
• Introduction of Resolutions:
  • CR-100-2026: A resolution amending the salary plan for certain exempt employees of the State’s Attorney’s Office, including 2% COLAs and merit increases for Fiscal Years 2025-2027; introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Ivey, Adams, and Blegay; referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.
• The consent agenda was adopted by a vote of 8-0 (with Olson, Burroughs, and Fisher absent).

Discussion Items

• CB-019-2026 – Qualified Data Centers: Removes the exemption from detailed site plan review for qualified data centers, restoring public input through pre-application neighborhood meetings and Planning Board hearings. The PHED Committee reported a 5-0 favorable vote with amendments. No additional sponsors; bill introduced.
• CB-035-2026 – Day Care Centers for Children: Eliminates special exception approval for day care centers in all zones, reduces parking requirements, and allows on-street parking to meet standards. PHED Committee reported 5-0 favorable on Draft 2. No additional sponsors; bill introduced.
• CB-064-2026 – Weeds and Conservation Landscaping: Updates definitions of weeds and conservation landscaping across three codes, establishes voluntary registration, certification, and signage for low-impact landscaping, and creates a rebuttable presumption that such plantings are not weeds. Four amendments were adopted (vote 9-0). Additional sponsors: Council Members Oriadha and Adams. Bill introduced.
• CB-077-2026 – Community Service and Commercial Uses in RSF-A Zones: Permits restaurant and place of worship uses by right in existing commercial buildings in Residential, Single-Family-Attached zones, subject to compatibility review. PHED Committee reported 5-0 favorable. No additional sponsors; bill introduced.
• CB-082-2026 – Cannabis Dispensaries – Use Regulations: Aligns county zoning with state law by adding “place of worship” to the 500-foot separation requirement for dispensaries. PHED Committee reported 5-0 favorable. Additional sponsors: Council Member Blegay. Bill introduced.
• CB-083-2026 – Convenience Stores – Tobacco Product Sales: Prohibits convenience stores from selling tobacco and tobacco-related products, with amortization periods for existing uses. Office of Law noted potential state preemption risk. PHED Committee reported 5-0 favorable. No additional sponsors; bill introduced.
• CB-084-2026 – Streamlining Site Plan Review Act: Allows simultaneous approval of detailed site plans and preliminary plans of subdivision, and concurrent review of related development plans. PHED Committee reported 5-0 favorable on Draft 2. No additional sponsors; bill introduced.
• Proposed Correspondence – CTP Letter: A joint signature letter to Maryland DOT regarding the FY2027-2032 State Consolidated Transportation Program. During discussion, an amendment was offered to add the 717 Water Street Bridge Reconstruction Project to the priority list. The letter with that amendment was authorized by an 8-0 vote.
• Additions to the Agenda (after reconvene):
  • CB-076-2026 – Commercial Reinvestment and Innovation Projects Act: Establishes an expedited review process for transit-oriented development projects in designated Regional Transit Districts and Local Transit Centers. PHED Committee reported 4-0 favorable with amendments. No additional sponsors; bill introduced.
  • CB-081-2026 – Sustainable Inclusive Mixed-Use Community: Creates a new use category by special exception in RE, RR, and RSF-95 zones. PHED Committee reported 5-0 favorable with amendments. Additional sponsors: Council Members Adams and Adams-Stafford. Bill introduced.
• The additions package was accepted by a vote of 10-0.

Key Outcomes

• The consent agenda was adopted (8-0).
• All second-reading bills (CB-019, CB-035, CB-064, CB-077, CB-082, CB-083, CB-084) were introduced after committee reports; no further votes on passage were taken during this meeting.
• CB-064 was amended with four amendments (vote 9-0) before introduction.
• The proposed CTP letter was authorized with an amendment adding the 717 Water Street Bridge project (vote 8-0).
• Additions to the agenda (CB-076 and CB-081) were accepted (10-0).
• The meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM.
• An executive session on September 15, 2026, was summarized in the minutes (appointments to Police Accountability Board and Fair Election Fund Commission) but was not part of this meeting's proceedings.