§ 27-445.10. Residential Revitalization.

(a)

Applicability.

(1)

Residential Revitalization, as defined in this Subtitle and as permitted in the Table of Uses in Part 5 or in Part 10 of this Subtitle, shall be limited to any form of existing multifamily or attached one-family dwelling units or unimproved property located in a Revitalization Tax Credit District, on which multifamily dwelling units existed on January 1, 2001, but were subsequently razed voluntarily, as a result of condemnation proceedings initiated by the County, or as requested by the Redevelopment Authority of Prince George's County ("Redevelopment Authority") on property for which the Redevelopment Authority is title owner.

(2)

This section is not applicable to any other property.

(b)

Requirements.

(1)

Dwelling units, or property on which they formerly existed, as described in (a)(1) of this Section may be replaced by proposed multifamily, attached one-family or two-family, or detached one-family dwelling units in a Residential Revitalization project.

(2)

The dwelling units, or property as described in (b)(1) above, shall have or have had a minimum density of twelve (12) units per acre of the net lot or tract area.

(3)

The number, location, and design of compact and standard parking spaces shown on the approved Detailed Site Plan shall constitute the parking design regulations for the development.

(4)

Regulations concerning the height of structures, lot size and coverage, frontage, setbacks, density, bedroom percentages, number of uses, and other requirements of the specific zone do not apply to uses and structures in a Residential Revitalization project. The dimensions and percentages shown on the approved Detailed Site Plan shall constitute the development regulations.

(5)

The normal parking requirement shall be reduced by thirty percent (30%). An additional reduction may be allowed upon a determination that:

(A)

An additional reduction is necessary to alleviate conditions that are particular to the proposed use, given its nature at this location, or to alleviate conditions which are prevalent in older areas of the County which were predominately developed prior to November 29, 1949; and

(B)

The additional reduction will not infringe upon the parking and loading needs of adjacent residential areas.

(6)

The project shall comply with the requirements of the Landscape Manual to the extent that is practical.

(c)

Findings.

In approving a Residential Revitalization project, the Planning Board shall find that the project:

(1)

Improves a deteriorated, obsolete, or demolished multifamily or attached one-family dwelling unit development by replacing or rehabilitating dwellings, improving structures, or renovating and improving other facilities;

(2)

Maintains or improves the architectural character of the buildings so that they are compatible with surrounding properties;

(3)

Serves a need for housing in the neighborhood or community;

(4)

Benefits project residents and property owners in the neighborhood;

(5)

Conforms with the housing goals and priorities as described in the current "Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan," for Prince George's County; and

(6)

Conforms to either specific land use recommendations or principles and guidelines for residential development within the applicable Master Plan.

(d)

Site Plans.

(1)

A Detailed Site Plan shall be approved for all Residential Revitalization, in accordance with Part 3, Division 9, of this Subtitle.

(2)

Site plan review shall include the approval of architectural elements including but not limited to building materials, typical building elevations, signs and outdoor lighting.

(e)

Mandatory Referrals.

After the Planning Department accepts an application for processing, copies shall be referred for review and comment to the County's Department of Housing and Community Development, any municipality whose boundaries are located within one-half mile of the project and any other agencies determined by the Planning Director.

(CB-58-2001; CB-13-2011; CB-89-2014; CB-24-2016; CB-95-2016)