Urban Design - Prince George's County Planning Department

Applications & Review

Urban Design applications take into consideration the area between and around site development to better organize physical space and community environments. Applications are also reviewed for compliance with the Prince George’s County Landscape Manual.

Landscape Manual (2022)

Prior Landscape Manual (2010)

Types of Urban Design Applications

The following application types include all the case types reviewed under the new and prior Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.*

Alternative Compliance (ACL)

A compatible development alternative that supports the purposes of the U-L-I zone.

Alternative Compliance (ACL)

Comprehensive Design Plan (CDP)

A development plan that shows the general location, distribution, and size of proposed structures.

Comprehensive Design Plan (CDP)

Conceptual Site Plan (CSP)

A development plan that displays basic relationships among the proposed uses and illustrates approximate location of structures, parking areas, streets, site access, and other major physical features.

Conceptual Site Plan (CSP)

Departure (MND/MJD)

A tool to obtain relief from the strict application of the Landscape Manual; sign regulations; or the design of parking and loading facilities and the number of parking and loading spaces required.

Departures (MND/MJD)

Detailed Site Plan (DSP)

A development plan that shows the exact proposed location and design of all buildings, structures, streets, parking lots, open spaces, landscaping, grading and other physical features within a development site.

Detailed Site Plan (DET)

Specific Design Plan (SDP)

A development plan that includes proposed exact locations of lots, buildings, streets, etc. for a site plan. Architectural plans, building elevations, and detailed landscaping plans are also included.

Specific Design Plan (SDP)

*Any application accepted prior to the effective date of the new Ordinance will be reviewed and decided in accordance with the provisions of the prior Ordinance. See the Transitional Provisions Quick Reference for more information.

**Applications that only apply to review under the prior Ordinance or Legacy Zones.