Prince George's County, MD · Prince George's County Zoning Ordinance
The CN Zone provides for small-scale retail and service uses serving surrounding neighborhoods (Subtitle 27).
Development standards in CN
Maximum height
50 ft
Maximum lot coverage
65%
Minimum lot width
50 ft
Rear setback
20 ft
Read from Prince George's County, MD Zoning Ordinance (Subtitle 27), effective through 2026-01-05.
Permitted uses in CN
AllowedCommunity garden Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(b)(1)(A).
AllowedUrban agriculture Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(b)(1)(D).
AllowedFarm market Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedArboretum or botanical garden, park or greenway, or public water-oriented recreational and educational area Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(b)(3)(A).
AllowedArtists’ residential studios Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(c)(1)(A); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedDwelling, live-work Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(c)(1)(B); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedDwelling, multifamily Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(c)(1)(D), 27-5102(c)(1)(E); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedDwelling, single-family detached Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedDwelling, three-family Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedDwelling, townhouse Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedDwelling, two-family Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedAntenna Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(1)(A).
AllowedBroadcasting studio and Newspaper/periodical publishing establishment Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
ConditionalTower, pole, or monopole Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(d). 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(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedCultural facility Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalDay care center for children Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(d). 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(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedEmergency services facility Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedPlace of worship located on a lot less than 1 acre in size Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-.
AllowedPlace of worship located in a building that was originally constructed as a dwelling, on a lot less than 1 acre in size. Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 5102(d)(2)(C) a nd; Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedPlace of worship located on a lot between 1 and 2 acres in size Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedPlace of worship located in a building that was originally constructed as a dwelling, on a lot between 1 and 2 acres in size Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedPlace of worship, all others Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
ConditionalAdaptive reuse of a surplus public school Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedDriving school Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(3)(B).
AllowedMedical or dental office or lab Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedParking facility Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(5)(A) a nd; Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedPublic utility uses or structures, minor Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedArt gallery Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedArt, photography, music, dance, yoga, pilates, or martial arts studio or schools Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedManufacturing, artisan or maker Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedTattoo or body piercing establishment Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedAll other business support service uses Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(4).
AllowedAlcohol production facility, small-scale; shared commercial kitchen; Restaurant; and Restaurant, quick- service (without drive- through) Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(5).
AllowedCatering or food processing for off-site consumption Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(5)(C).
AllowedOffice, general business and professional Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedAll other personal service uses Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(7).
AllowedCigar club/lounge Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(8)(B).
AllowedClub or lodge, private Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedPerformance arts center Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedAutomated teller machine (ATM), freestanding Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(9)(A).
AllowedBank or other financial institution Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(9)(B).
AllowedCannabis dispensary Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(9)(C).
AllowedCannabis micro- dispensary Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(9)(D).
AllowedConsumer goods establishment Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedConvenience store Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(9)(F).
AllowedDrug store or pharmacy Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(9)(G).
AllowedFarmers’ market Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(9)(H).
AllowedFood and market hall Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedGrocery store or food market Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedAccessory structures and uses, except as otherwise provided (accessory) Permitted by right — Table 27-5201(c) (accessory).
AllowedAutomated teller machine (ATM) (as accessory to a nonresidential use) (accessory) Permitted by right — Table 27-5201(c) (accessory). Standards: 27-5203(b)(2).
AllowedBike share station (accessory) Permitted by right — Table 27-5201(c) (accessory).
AllowedCar washing station, private (accessory) Permitted by right — Table 27-5201(c) (accessory). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedCollocated telecommunications antenna (accessory) Permitted by right — Table 27-5201(c) (accessory).
AllowedComposting, small- scale (accessory) Permitted by right — Table 27-5201(c) (accessory). Standards: 27-5203(b)(3).
ConditionalDrive-through service (accessory) Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5201(c) (accessory). Standards: 27-5203(b)(4); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedFamily child care home, large (accessory) Permitted by right — Table 27-5201(c) (accessory). Standards: 27-5203(b)(18).
AllowedFamily child care home, small (accessory) Permitted by right — Table 27-5201(c) (accessory). Standards: 27-5203(b)(18).
"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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