The Planning and Community Development Department is focused on ensuring the quality and safety of Greenbelt's residential and commercial neighborhoods.  Through planning, inspections and enforcement, the department works to preserve and enhance the existing community and ensure the quality of Greenbelt in the future.

Information about current and pending development projects, zoning, or planning in Greenbelt, may be obtained by calling 301-345-5417 or by e-mail at pcd@greenbeltmd.gov

Preliminary Greenbelt Metro Area and MD 193 Corridor Sector Plan and Proposed Sectional Map Amendment Presentation from 9/23/12

The Planning office is responsible for overseeing all physical development in the City. Duties include reviewing development projects for impact on the City; planning, coordinating and managing capital projects; compiling demographic data and the preparation of population and housing projections; coordination of planning and development activities with other public bodies; planning and coordinating environmental enhancement projects; serving as liaison to the Advisory Planning Board and the Board of Appeals; preparing special studies addressing particular issues; drafting legislation; and other duties as necessary.

Community Development is responsible for activities relating to the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the community through the enforcement of housing, building, sediment control and construction codes. This office is also responsible for burglar alarm licensing, handbill and noise ordinance enforcement, as well as parking enforcement.