The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
The Board renders final decisions on appeals related to zonings, licenses, permits, and executive, administrative and ajudicatory orders.
Notice Regarding the Coronavirus
The Anne Arundel County Board of Appeals will not conduct hearings while County buildings remain closed to the public. You may continue to file timely appeals via U.S. Mail or by utilizing the Board's drop-box located on the Northwest Street side entrance of the Arundel Center. All appeals must be received in the office within the 30-day appeal period.
Mail appeals to:
Anne Arundel County Board of Appeals
Arundel Center
44 Calvert Street, Room 160
Annapolis, MD 21401
About
The Board of Appeals operates independently from both the legislative and executive branches. The County Council appoints the seven Board members to four-year terms coterminous with their own.
The Board renders final decisions on appeals related to zonings, licenses, permits, and executive, administrative and ajudicatory orders. Appellants of decisions who are not satisfied with the decision of the Board may subsequently pursue their case in Circuit Court.
The Board may choose to close a portion of a meeting as authorized by the General Provisions Article Section 3-305(b) of the Open Meetings Act.
