Bill No. 99-25

AN ORDINANCE concerning: Subdivision and Development – Agricultural Land Preservation – Disclosure of Right to Farm

Introduced by Ms. Leadbetter

FOR the purpose of defining “agricultural operation”, “generally accepted agricultural management practices”, and “nuisance”; establishing a right to farm in Anne Arundel County; providing certain protections to agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits under certain conditions; promoting and preserving farm lands and practices; providing notice regarding agricultural operations to purchasers of real property in an RA or RLD 8 zoning district or within 500 feet of an agricultural operation; providing for civil penalties for violation of the notice provisions; establishing a complaint resolution process; and generally relating to subdivision and development.

Schedule

  • Introduced
  • Passed

Final Vote

District Councilmember Vote
District 1
Peter Smith
Yes
District 2
Allison M. Pickard
Yes
District 3
Nathan Volke
Abstain
District 4
Julie Hummer
Yes
District 5
Amanda Fiedler
Yes
District 6
Lisa D. B. Rodvien
Yes
District 7
Shannon Leadbetter
Yes