While all County buildings are closed to the public, the Office of Planning and Zoning remains operational during normal business hours.
We continue checking phones and emails and accepting materials in a limited capacity. Please contact us at [email protected] or 410-222-7450. Email is encouraged. Read our Green Notices for COVID-19 operational changes
here
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.
Our mission is to plan the overall physical development and growth of the County, update and enforce the zoning code, and administer the subdivision and development regulations.
The Office of Planning and Zoning will be updating Anne Arundel County’s General Development Plan. Learn more about the GDP, the update process, and how you can be involved!
Applicants are required to specify the height and number of stories of any structure shown on the administrative site plan and are encouraged to provide floor plans and/or architectural elevations to assist in the evaluation of any requested variance.
About Us
The Office of Planning and Zoning is comprised of the following divisions:
