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Community Meetings ProcessView a list of the upcoming community meetings scheduled as part of the land development process
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Land Use NavigatorThe Land Use Navigator (LUN) is a web based application that allows customers to access and obtain land use and development services online
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Land Development ActivityFrom the farms of South County to the suburbs near Annapolis, Anne Arundel County receives a variety of proposals for new development and redevelopment on a continual basis
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Zoning Classifications GuideThe Zoning Classifications Guide is a tool provided by Office of Planning and Zoning that includes information about different zoning districts
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Administrative Hearings Decision ArchiveBrowse the list of decisions by the year in which the decision was made.
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Administrative Hearings Land Use Hearing CalendarThe Office of Administrative Hearings hears petitions for and issues decisions.
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Appeals ProcessInstructions for filing an appeal with the Board of Appeals.
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Application Process for Land DevelopmentLearn about the process and requirements if you are considering a development project in Anne Arundel County.
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Board of Appeals Decision ArchiveBrowse the list of Board of Appeals decisions by the year.
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Board of Appeals Hearing ScheduleThe Board of Appeals hears appeals from the decisions of the Administrative Hearing Officer and other County agencies.
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Building & Grading Code ViolationsUniform Civil Citations will be issued to each property owner, contractor and other identified responsible persons and/or business entities in accordance with applicable provisions of the Anne Arundel County Code.
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Building InspectionsOnce a permit is issued, construction can commence. It is the permit holders' responsibility to contact the county when stages of construction are reached that require an inspection. Our Inspections Team checks to see that construction work in the field is built according to approved plans with respect to Anne Arundel County Building Code
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Code Enforcement Litigation ReportsView the outcome of code enforcement cases.
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Community Meetings ProcessCommunity meetings are required for land development projects.
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Community PlanningThe Community Planning Section is the lead in preparing Region Plans, Town Center Plans, Sector Plans, and other community-level master plans as needed.
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Countywide PlanningThe Countywide Planning Section is the lead in preparing the County's General Development Plan, Water and Sewer Master Plan, and other functional plans as needed.
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Critical AreaCritical Area is located 1,000 feet landward from mean high tide or the edge of tidal wetlands, as designated on the State Tidal Wetland maps, and all waters of and lands under the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
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Design ManualProcedures, standards, and criteria to be used by all design professionals in the preparation of designs requiring the approval of the Departments of Public Works and other County agencies.
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DPW Maps & Paper ProductsThe DPW File Room provides links to digital GIS web maps and paper products.
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Grading PermitsA grading permit or a Standard Grading Plan is required when a project involves ground disturbance. A grading permit is required if the proposed project fails to meet the limitations of a Standard Grading Plan.
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Green Infrastructure Master PlanThe Green Infrastructure Master Plan (Plan) is a guide to conserving an interconnected network of the most significant remaining natural lands in Anne Arundel County through voluntary actions.
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Land Development ActivityFrom the farms of South County, to the suburbs near Annapolis and Baltimore, our County receives a variety of proposals for new development, redevelopment and infill development on a continual basis.
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Land Use Navigator System InformationThe Land Use Navigator (LUN) is a web based application that allows customers to access and obtain Inspection and Permit and Zoning Administration services online.
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Non Residential PermitsBuilding permits ensure minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and the public welfare by regulating the design, construction, quality of materials and use of buildings and structures; and to protect the environment
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Planning & Zoning Map Information CounterThe Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning Map Counter is located at the Heritage Office Complex in Annapolis.
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Preservation PlanningThe Historic Preservation Planning Section protects Anne Arundel County’s historic sites, buildings, archaeological sites and landscapes.
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Residential PermitsBuilding permits ensure minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and the public welfare by regulating the design, construction, quality of materials and use of buildings and structures; and to protect the environment
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Road Ownership ProgramsLearn the process for changing the ownership of roads within the county
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Septic System PermitsA Septic Installation Permit is required for the installation of any onsite sewage disposal system (both commercial and residential).
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Site InspectionsSite Inspections are conducted for grading, storm water management and infrastructure work on active construction sites. These inspections are performed on a regular basis by the County.
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Tax SaleAnne Arundel County holds a tax sale each year to sell its 1st lien on real property with outstanding taxes and fees.
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Water and Sewer PlanningThe Water & Sewer Master Plan (WSMP) was adopted by County Council Bill 53-22 on June 6, 2022, and approved and enacted by the County Executive on June 9, 2022, with an effective date of July 24, 2022.
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Zoning AdministrationThe Zoning Administration Section of the Office of Planning and Zoning oversees the regulation and interpretation of the Anne Arundel County Zoning Ordinance and processes related applications.
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Zoning Classifications GuideA Zoning Code is a collection of regulations established to promote compatible patterns of land use within the County.
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Zoning EnforcementThe Zoning Enforcement Section of the Office of Planning and Zoning is charged with enforcing the zoning ordinance.