THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Prince George’s County Planning Department Hosts Virtual Public Meeting on the Update of Subtitle 25
Learn about changes to tree and vegetation regulations in Prince George’s County
LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission will host a virtual public meeting for the Update of Subtitle 25 – Trees and Vegetation on Thursday, February 29, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Planners will brief residents and community stakeholders on the new state law – HB 723 / SB 526 entitled “Natural Resources – Forest Preservation and Retention” – which requires revisions to Prince George’s County’s Woodland and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Ordinance and Tree Canopy Cover Ordinance. Meeting participants will learn about ways to provide input and written comments prior to the plan approval.
Updates to Subtitle 25 will:
- Advance the purposes of Plan Prince George’s 2035 – the Approved General Plan for Prince George’s County, the Functional Green Infrastructure Plan, and the County’s Climate Action Plan.
- Encourage development in Plan 2035 centers and reduce urban sprawl.
- Protect existing forests and require planting in priority areas.
- Increase replacement requirement for tree removal.
- Focus on urban tree canopy as well as protection of forests.
For more information, visit the Planning Department’s website or email the project team at Subtitle25update@ppd.mncppc.org. Register online at pgplan.org/feb29.
WHO: Prince George’s County Planning Department
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
WHAT: Subtitle 25 Update Public Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, February 29, 2024
6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual Meeting – Microsoft Teams
To register online, visit: pgplan.org/feb29
About the Prince George’s County Planning Department
The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is responsible for preserving, protecting, and managing the county’s resources through high-quality planning services and growth management guidance. Our mission is to promote economic vitality, environmental sustainability, design excellence, and quality development in Prince George’s County. Visit our website, www.pgplanning.org, to learn how you can become engaged in shaping the future of your community.
Assistance
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission encourages the participation of persons with disabilities in all its programs and services. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. Call the Public Affairs Office at 301-952-3038, email PublicAffairs@ppd.mncppc.org, or complete the online form.
Contact:
Calista Black
Chief Communications Officer
calista.black@mncppc.org | 301-952-3038
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