[RP TownTalk] Fwd: [HOPE_in_Hyattsville] Single Family Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay Zones [4 Attachments]

Fri Jul 11 15:16:34 UTC 2014

Forwarding this, about a proposal before county that could prevent
homeowners within 2 miles of campus from renting their homes.  Clearly this
would have an impact on Riverdale Park residents.  I'd like to know, does
the county have affected municipalities weigh in on this? Has the RP
council taken a position on this?

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From: tim.karenhunt at verizon.net [HOPE_in_Hyattsville] <
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Date: Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 9:57 AM
Subject: [HOPE_in_Hyattsville] Single Family Neighborhood Stabilization
Overlay Zones [4 Attachments]
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Neighbors,
Please see attached and below for information regarding a proposed County
ordinance that would allow for the creation of "Single Family Neighborhood
Stabilization Overlay Zones" for areas that are within 2 miles of a campus
boundary.
In short, the ordinance would allow for a process by which the County could
create areas within 2 miles of colleges and universities that would prevent
homeowners from being able to rent their homes by denying homeowners the
ability to procure a County rental license.  Existing rentals would be "
grandfathered in" until the property changes ownership and exceptions "may"
be granted on a case by case basis for temporary leaves of absence such as
military deployment by appealing to the County.
I have long been an admirer of the work of County Councilman Olson, who has
introduced this ordinance, and consider him to be one of the best public
servants this area has to offer.  As one who lives in a neighborhood that
has had its share of issues arising from rental properties, I am more than
a little sympathetic in the desire to have a stable neighborhood.  However,
I don't believe that denying people the ability to rent their homes is the
answer.
One particularly problematic example comes to mind.  What happens when
someone wants or needs to move and can't sell their home because of the
housing market?  It is common practice to rent the home until the market
rebounds.  People living under one of these overlay zones would be
prevented from doing that.  How would that affect one's financial security?
It is my belief that the focus of the County should not be the denial of
rental licenses for homeowners, but consistent and effective code
enforcement.  This is an area that has been woefully lacking at the County
level for some time.
Anyway, I have just glossed-over the proposed ordinance and understand that
there may be some whose opinions differ.  What's not debatable is that, if
passed, this ordinance would dramatically change the landscape for those
who have the potential to be included in one of these zones.  Please take a
look at the attached documents and it is my hope that should there be a
desire by the County Council and the community to regulate land use in this
manner, it be done with extreme caution in light of the many unintended
consequences that could occur.
Tim

*From:*Stone, Barbara J. [mailto:BJStone at co.pg.md.us <BJStone at co.pg.md.us?>]

*Sent:* Tuesday, July 01, 2014 3:11 PM
*Subject:* PZED Committee Referral CB-42-2014 and CB-56-2014

The legislation indicated above is now before the Prince George's County
Council.  Please have appropriate staff review and comment.

Comments *must* be received by Monday, July 14, 2014.

Thank you,

*Barbara J. Stone *

Administrative Aide to:

Jackie Brown, Director

Planning Zoning & Economic Development Committee

Prince George's County Council

Legislative Branch

14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive

Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772

Voice:301-952-4199

Fax::301-952-3499

bjstone at co.pg.md.us

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