The Town Council formed the Neighborhood Services Department in 2009 to meet the needs of the community in terms of infrastructure and appearance. Our Special Project Team (SPT) conducts town-wide cleanup efforts, which will consist of removing overgrowth, mowing, edging, and trimming of all right a ways, and replacing street and traffic signs.

Our Code Enforcement Division conducts exterior residential and business inspections.  The code enforcers enforce codes/ordinances that regulate (but not limited to) tall grass/weeds, junk/ inoperable vehicles, and lawn maintenance.

All issues related to the appearance of the property, such as light fixtures, exterior painting (doors, storm doors, windows), trash/recycling can storage, fence conditions, and window coverings are all documented by code enforcement officers. If in violation, property owners will receive letters and/or notices of issues noted for repair or maintenance.

Notices from code enforcement are meant to provide homeowners with an opportunity to improve their property in a timely manner. These are reminders for issues that are covered under the Town’s Code, however, attention needs to be paid to these notices, because they can turn into future citations.  For more information regarding code enforcement contact the Town at (301)336-0626.

The Town has been working to develop a plan to work with Prince George’s County Animal Control Division to place traps throughout the Town.  During 2011, the Council has been working on the Town Code and Charter to revise the codes that govern the enforcement of blight and related issues.

Neighborhood Service Department Community Meetings

Citizens are encouraged to participate in monthly Neighborhood Service Department community meetings at the Town Hall at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month.  Councilmember Cason serves as the committee chair for our Neighborhood Services Committee.