THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
February 25, 2025
M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Updates Participation Options for Weekly Meetings
– Planning Board Resumes In-person Meetings –
LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) announces that its weekly meetings will be held in a hybrid format beginning on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Planning Board will resume hosting in-person meetings and continue to offer virtual participation options. Individuals will now be able to view and provide verbal testimony in person at the M-NCPPC Largo Headquarters at 1616 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774 in addition to virtual participation.
The Prince George’s County Planning Board meets on Thursdays to consider planning, zoning, subdivision, and other matters within its jurisdiction. There are multiple ways to participate in Planning Board meetings:
WATCH PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS
Individuals may watch the Planning Board meetings in person at the M-NCPPC Largo Headquarters, via live stream on www.pgplanningboard.org, or via the video archives on the website and YouTube.
COMMENT OR TESTIFY VIRTUALLY
To speak virtually at the Planning Board meetings, individuals must register online by noon on the Tuesday, two days prior to the Planning Board meeting. Registered speakers will be provided with a link and dial-in information from the Planning Board Office to access the meeting.
COMMENT OR TESTIFY IN PERSON
To speak in person at the Planning Board meetings, individuals may register onsite the day of the meeting or complete advance registration online by noon on Tuesday, two days prior to the meeting. Advance registration is strongly encouraged.
WRITTEN COMMENTS
Written comments, documents, and exhibits must continue to be received by the Planning Board Office by noon on the Tuesday before the Planning Board meeting via email, hand delivery, or mail.
Email: pgcpb@mncppc.org
Hand Delivery or U.S. Mail: Prince George’s County Planning Board, 1616 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774
BECOME A PERSON/PARTY OF RECORD
Individuals may sign up as a person/party of record in a development application case to receive notification of upcoming meetings, actions, and decisions rendered at certain stages of the development application process and relevant appeals procedures.
ASSISTANCE:
M-NCPPC encourages the participation of persons with disabilities in all its programs and services. To request accommodation, contact the Planning Board Office at 301-952-3560 or Maryland Relay 711.
For more details, a list of meetings, agendas, and agenda packets, visit www.pgplanningboard.org. Events and meetings are subject to change. Questions may be directed to pgcpb@mncppc.org or 301-952-3560.
About the Prince George’s County Planning Board
The Prince George’s County Planning Board, together with the Montgomery County Planning Board, make up The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission – a bi-county agency established by State law in 1927 to acquire, develop, maintain, and administer a regional system of parks and administer a general plan for the physical development of both counties. In Prince George’s County, the agency also administers the public recreation program. The Planning Board’s responsibilities include supervising preparation of land use plans and comprehensive zoning maps, advising the County Council on zoning map amendment and special exception applications, and reviewing and approving site plans and subdivisions. The Board also oversees the Commission’s work in the County, as carried out by the Parks and Recreation and Planning Departments. Visit www.pgplanningboard.org for more information.
Contact:
Calista Black
Chief Communications Officer
M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board | Office of the Chairman
calista.black@mncppc.org | 301-952-3038
Patricia Villone
Public Affairs and Marketing Specialist III
patricia.villone@mncppc.org | 301-952-4112
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