Prince George's County, MD · Prince George's County Zoning Ordinance
The AR Zone provides for a mix of agricultural uses and very low-density residential development, supporting the county's Rural and Agricultural Areas designated in Plan Prince George's 2035.
Development standards in AR
Maximum height
50 ft
Sec. 27-4201
Minimum lot size
87120 sq ft
Sec. 27-4201
Minimum lot width
150 ft
Sec. 27-4201
Max density
0.5 units/acre
Sec. 27-4201
Front setback
50 ft
Sec. 27-4201
Side setback
17 ft
Sec. 27-4201
Rear setback
35 ft
Sec. 27-4201
Read from Prince George's County, MD Zoning Ordinance (Subtitle 27), effective through 2026-01-05. We last checked with the publisher on 2026-09-24 and found nothing newer -- a check on that date, not a promise about today.
How complete is this market? Across 299,690 parcels we answer 76.6% of the 6 questions this site is built to answer, each with a source you can check. The rest are shown as “not recorded” rather than filled in — we would rather be short than wrong.
Permitted uses in AR
AllowedAgriculture Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c).
AllowedCannabis grower Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(b)(1)(B).
AllowedCannabis micro-grower Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(b)(1)(C).
AllowedCommunity garden Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(b)(1)(A).
AllowedForestry Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c).
AllowedKeeping of horses or ponies Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c).
ConditionalNursery and Garden Center Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedUrban agriculture Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(b)(1)(D).
ConditionalAgriculture research facility Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedEquestrian center Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedFarm-based alcohol production Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(b)(2)(A).
AllowedFarm market Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c).
AllowedFarm supply sales or farm machinery/implement sales, rental, or repair Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedFood hub Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedRiding stable Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c).
ConditionalSawmill Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(b)(2)(B); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedArboretum or botanical garden, park or greenway, or public water-oriented recreational and educational area Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(b)(3)(A).
AllowedDwelling, single-family detached Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c).
ConditionalMobile home Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(c)(1)(C); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedAssisted living facility (≤ 8 elderly or handicapped residents) Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(c)(2)(A); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalBoarding or rooming house Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(c)(2)(D); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedConvent or monastery Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c).
AllowedGroup residential facility Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(c)(2)(B).
ConditionalPlanned retirement community Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedAntenna Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(d)(1)(A).
AllowedBroadcasting studio and newspaper/periodical publishing Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c).
ConditionalTower, pole, or monopole Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(d)(1)(B); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalAdaptive use of a Historic Site Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalAdult day care center Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(d)(2)(D); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedCultural facility Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalDay care center for children Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(d)(2)(A); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalEleemosynary or philanthropic institution Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedEmergency services facility Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedPlace of worship, all others Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(d)(2)(C); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalAdaptive reuse of a surplus public school Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalCollege or university Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(d)(3)(A); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalPrivate school Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(d)(3)(C); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalHospital Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalMedical/residential campus Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalNursing or care home Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(d)(4)(A); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalAirfield, Airpark, Airport or Airstrip Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalParking of commercial vehicles Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedSolar energy systems, large-scale Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(d)(6)(A); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalPublic utility uses or structures, major Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(d)(6)(B); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedPublic utility uses or structures, minor Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c).
ConditionalWind energy conversion system, large-scale Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(d)(6)(C); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalAnimal shelter Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(e)(3)(A); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalKennel of a lot having a net area of 20,000 sq. ft. or less Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(e)(3)(D); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedKennel on a lot having a net area of more than 20,000 sq. ft. Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(e)(3)(E); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedPet grooming establishment Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(e)(3)(B).
AllowedVeterinary hospital or clinic Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(e)(3)(C); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedArt gallery Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c).
AllowedCatering or food processing for off-site consumption Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(e)(5)(C).
ConditionalCemetery or crematory Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalFuneral parlor or undertaking establishment Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: 27-5102(e)(6)(A); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalClub or lodge, private Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalCommercial recreation attraction Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalCommercial recreational facilities (privately owned) on land leased from a public agency Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalCountry club Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalGolf course Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(c). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
"Conditional" means the use generally requires a public hearing or special-exception approval — a very different timeline and risk profile from a by-right permit.
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