Convenience Store Moratorium in District 7
Prince George's County
Summary
New and expanded convenience stores are now frozen out of District 7 for a year while the county studies whether the area has too many. Supporters tie the saturation to quality-of-life and health concerns; the study will include input from the Health Department and Police.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost, though store owners and operators in District 7 face a one-year halt on expansion or new locations.
Residents of District 7 who have pushed back on convenience store concentration.
Convenience store owners and operators seeking to open or expand in District 7 during the moratorium year.
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