§ 27-103. Conflicting ordinances.

(a)

Whenever any provision of this Zoning Ordinance imposes a greater requirement or a higher standard than is required in any State or Federal statute or other County ordinance or regulation, the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance shall govern unless preempted by State or Federal law.

(b)

Whenever any provision of a State or Federal statute or other County ordinance or regulation imposes a greater requirement or a higher standard than required by this Subtitle, the provision of the State or Federal statute or other County ordinance or regulation shall govern.

(c)

It is not the intent of the Zoning Ordinance to interfere with or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties; provided that where the Zoning Ordinance imposes a greater restriction upon the use and dimensions of buildings, structures, or land, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, regulations, or permits, or by easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance shall govern, except where expressly qualified in it.

(d)

Notwithstanding Subsections (a) and (c) above, whenever any provision of Subtitle 27A, the Urban Centers and Corridor Nodes and Zoning Development Code of Prince George's County, imposes a greater requirement or a higher standard than required in any State or Federal statute or other County ordinance or regulation, including the Zoning Ordinance, the provisions of Subtitle 27A shall govern unless preempted by State or Federal law.

(CB-2-2010)