Prince George's County, MD · Prince George's County Zoning Ordinance
The IH Zone provides for intensive industrial uses with potential off-site impacts, separated from residential areas (Subtitle 27).
Development standards in IH
Minimum lot size
10000 sq ft
Minimum lot width
75 ft
Front setback
25 ft
Rear setback
20 ft
Read from Prince George's County, MD Zoning Ordinance (Subtitle 27), effective through 2026-01-05.
Permitted uses in IH
AllowedCommunity garden Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(b)(1)(A).
AllowedNursery and garden center Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedUrban agriculture Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(b)(1)(D).
AllowedAgriculture research facility Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedEquestrian center Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedFarm-based alcohol production Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(b)(2)(A).
AllowedFarm market Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedFarm supply sales or farm machinery/implement sales, rental, or repair Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedFood hub Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedRiding stable Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedSawmill Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). 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(d). Standards: 27-5102(b)(3)(A).
ConditionalArtists’ residential studios Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(c)(1)(A); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalDwelling, live-work Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(c)(1)(B); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
ConditionalDwelling, multifamily Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(c)(1)(D), 27-5102(c)(1)(E); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedConvent or monastery Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
ConditionalPlanned retirement community Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — 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).
AllowedTower, pole, or monopole Permitted by right — 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.
AllowedAdult day care center Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(2)(D); 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.
ConditionalCollege or university Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(3)(A); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedDriving school Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(3)(B).
ConditionalPrivate school Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(3)(C); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedVocational or trade school Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedWater-dependent research facility or activity operated by government or educational institution Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(3)(D); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedMedical or dental office or lab Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedState-licensed medical clinic Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(4)(B).
ConditionalAirfield, Airpark, Airport, or Airstrip Requires Special Exception approval (Sec. 27-3604) — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedPark and ride facility Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedParking facility Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(5)(A) a nd; Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedParking of commercial vehicles Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedTransit station or terminal Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedSolar energy systems, large-scale Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(6)(A) a nd; Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedPublic utility uses or structures, major Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(6)(B); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedPublic utility uses or structures, minor Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d).
AllowedWind energy conversion system, large-scale Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(d)(6)(C) a nd; Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedAdult Book or Video Store Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(2).
AllowedAdult Entertainment Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(2).
AllowedAnimal shelter Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(3)(A) a nd; Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedKennel of a lot having a net area of 20,000 sq. ft. or less Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). 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(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(3)(E); Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
AllowedPet grooming establishment Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(3)(B).
AllowedVeterinary hospital or clinic Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(3)(C) a nd; Special Exception standards: Sec. 27-5400.
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.
AllowedQualified data center Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(4)(B).
AllowedAll other business support service uses Permitted by right — Table 27-5101(d). Standards: 27-5102(e)(4).
"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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