Each lease clearly outlines your responsibility to obtain the necessary documentation to launch, operate, and maintain your business legally. The landlord does not manage this process but is legally required to respond to county inquiries when prompted. This is particularly important for businesses operating in Prince George’s County, where laws are rapidly changing.

A U&O permit is a document issued by Prince George’s County regulators that verifies a property is being used in a manner consistent with zoning laws and building codes. It is highly recommended for businesses conducting event-like activities or late night operations on the premises.

• Compliance: Ensures your business adheres to legal guidelines.

• Safety: Confirms the property is safe for its intended use. We are collection of studios that foster security.

• Avoiding Penalties: Prevents fines, legal notices, or disruptions to business operations.

Our property has specific designations approved by DPIE and Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) that define its permitted use:

USE TYPE:  EDUCATIONAL SERVICE

EXITING USE: COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER

This facility operates as a private community center (similar to a VFW), not a public venue or afterhours hangout.

• All business activities, including beauty shops, tattoo studios, creative studios, or event spaces, has RSVP requirements outlined in your lease agreement.

If you are hosting public events, please do not put other businesses at risk.

No. All businesses are legally required to obtain their own U&O. Your landlord provides variable space for lease. The county requires approval from DPIE prior to opening doors for business. The process to obtain a U&O can be as little as 2 weeks or as long as 2 years. You must work with DPIE on your specific type of business and space requirements.

Each tenant is different and your Landlord will assist as much as possible without crossing over into your business decisions. Each business should be comfortable with basic business requirements for their business to successfuly complete any required processes pertaining to their business.

• Site Plan: Required for new development projects. If you’re moving into a preexisting unit, such as a garage or space that is already built out, “turn-key” or does not allow modifications, this may not be necessary. However, site plans are public records and can be purchased for $3 - $5 from the county registrar. Landlord-prepared site plans by surveyors range from $750–$3,000 depending on scale and are not provided to Tenants.

• Construction Plan: Required if you plan to redesign or alter a leased unit. Always seek approval by submitting a construction plan BEFORE altering any space. Exceptions include painting, removable HVAC units, or props not attached to walls or floors.

• NOTE: If you are not doing construction, please indicate it on your work order, which make the process faster.

• Ensure compliance with your lease by adhering to its permitted use; changes like hosting events require proper planning. For events, use of a booking system to manage RSVPs is highly encouraged.

• Contact the property manager for temporary event spaces, often available at little to no cost for onboarding tenants need additional room for events.