Driveways and front-yard parking in Prince George's County, MD
A driveway or parking pad needs a permit at any size. Off-street parking must be surfaced (asphalt, concrete, pavers and similar).
A person last checked these rules on October 20, 2026. This is guidance only, so confirm with Prince George's County before you build.
The details
- Parking areas can't be used to store boats, campers or materials if they are required parking.Medium confidence
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Common questions
- How much of the front yard can I pave or park on in Prince George's County?
- A driveway or parking pad needs a permit at any size. Off-street parking must be surfaced (asphalt, concrete, pavers and similar).
Sources
- Prince George's County Zoning Ordinance §§ 27-6305, 27-6600, 27-6700, 27-6810 (parking, fences, lighting, noise). Checked 2026-10-21
[Fence and wall height] Within a required front yard, build-to zone, corner lot side yard in front of the principal building: 4 [ft]. Within any other required yard or in corner side yard behind the front plane of the principal building: 6... Security light…
- Prince George's County DPIE, What work is exempt from obtaining a permit?. Checked 2026-10-21
A one-story detached accessory structure on one- and two-family dwelling properties with less than 150 square feet of floor space not designed or intended for occupation or habitation and limited to 1 accessory structure only per property... All forms of pa…
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