As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
LOT
An area of land designated as a separate parcel or unit of
land on a legally recorded subdivision plat or deed filed among the
land records of Prince George's County and assigned a property
tax account identification number.
OWNER
The record property owner of the vacant lot, but does not
include a governmental entity or an instrumentality or unit of a governmental
entity.
VACANT LOT
A lot without a building or other improvement which has an
assessed value as determined by the State Department of Assessments
and Taxation.
No registration of a vacant lot is required if:
A. The vacant lot is zoned as residential and the owner occupies a residence
on a lot contiguous to the vacant lot;
B. The vacant lot is contiguous to a lot with an occupied building and
both lots are under common ownership; or
C. The vacant lot is being utilized as a parking lot in compliance with
the county zoning ordinance and other applicable laws.