Anne Arundel County established a charter form of government in 1964.
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.
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Anne Arundel County provides a wide array of services and programs for its Citizens, Businesses, and Visitors
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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.
A special exception is a use permitted within a zoning district, but subject to certain, specific conditions. The applicant must demonstrate compliance with the conditions during a public hearing before the County Administrative Hearing Officer.
| Filing and Sign Fees | Fees |
|---|---|
| Filing fee for most use | $1,200.00 |
| Filing fee for a solid waste facility | $3,000.00 |
| Sign fee | $35.00 for each |
| Sign fee $35 for each sign that is required to be posted on the property. For sites with frontage on more than one road or on the water, additional signs are required for each road and water frontage. | |
Filing fee and sign fee may be combined in one check made payable to Anne Arundel County.
As the most centrally-located county in Maryland and site of the state capital of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County is in many ways the heart of Maryland. Half a million people call the county home.
