Residential variance relief in Beltsville and Hyattsville
Prince George's County
Summary
A property owner wants to run a parking lot on a small Rural Residential-zoned parcel to serve a nearby commercial or industrial use off Baltimore Avenue. The case also tests lot-size and buffering standards, so the outcome could shape how edge-of-zone properties near US 1 are used.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to taxpayers; outcomes affect individual property values and neighborhood build-out.
The applicant and the adjacent commercial or industrial use that would gain off-site parking.
Nearby rural-residential neighbors could see reduced buffering and more parking activity next door if the relief is granted.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Appeals - Oct 7, 2026
Four homeowners and one business asked the Board for relief from lot size, yard, coverage, and parking rules so they can build or legitimize improvements. These decisions shape what gets built in established neighborhoods and how strictly zoning rules are enforced.
Zoning Hearing Examiner - Apr 8, 2026
A property owner wants to run a parking lot on a small Rural Residential-zoned parcel to serve a nearby commercial or industrial use off Baltimore Avenue. The case also tests lot-size and buffering standards, so the outcome could shape how edge-of-zone properties near US 1 are used.
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