How to Apply
A pre-filing meeting with the Zoning Division is required prior to submittal. Call the Office at
(410) 222-7437 for questions or to make arrangements for an analyst to accept a pre-file.
After pre-file comments are received the appropriate documents may be compiled for the special exception submission.
The special exception application can be downloaded and completed (utilizing Adobe Reader or similar product) and then printed or printed and completed by hand. See the special exception instructions for other documentation necessary.
While County buildings are closed to the public special exception applications including fees can be submitted by mail to:
Office of Planning and Zoning
Zoning Division
2664 Riva Road MS 6301
Annapolis, MD 21401
or dropped off in the orange box outside 2664 Riva Road as outlined below:
- Drop-offs must be securely wrapped or in a large envelope and placed in the Orange plan drop-box.
- If fees are a part of a submittal package checks may be included with the submission. Secure or place in a large envelope with the plans and other documentation. If placed in a separate envelope within the larger envelope clearly label on the outside (Identify what it is for - type of application and property address or tax ID). NO CASH can be accepted.
- If a submittal for a project requires several packages each must be clearly marked with the type of application and property address or tax ID and labeled "Package 1 of ___, 2 of ___, "etc.
- Drop offs to the Drop-box will only be accepted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Drop Box will be locked and will NOT be accessible outside of these hours.
See related information for details about the special exception process.