Driveway and lot-dimension variances in Capitol Heights and Temple Hills
Prince George's County
Summary
A Capitol Heights homeowner won a variance to build his neighborhood's missing driveway after repeated car break-ins while street parking. His 1950s-era subdivision lot predates modern zoning rules.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Variances let homeowners proceed with permitted improvements without costly redesigns, but denied projects may require removal work at the owner's expense.
The Guzman family, who can finally park off-street.
Neighbors of the denied Temple Hills driveway expansion avoid added drainage and parking impacts.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Appeals - Oct 7, 2026
County rules only allow three residential parking permits per household, but families often have more cars — one Hyattsville resident said he got $100 tickets for guests. The board approved his driveway variance as a workaround.
Board of Appeals - Jun 17, 2026
A Capitol Heights homeowner won a variance to build his neighborhood's missing driveway after repeated car break-ins while street parking. His 1950s-era subdivision lot predates modern zoning rules.
Board of Appeals - May 6, 2026
Two Capitol Heights homeowners needed variances because their lots, subdivided before modern zoning, are too narrow or small for today's driveway and coverage rules. One was approved; a Temple Hills request was denied after neighbors raised drainage and safety concerns.
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