Anne Arundel County, Maryland

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The County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a major borrowing program for capital projects and water infrastructure. The body is also reviewing updates to the water supply master plan and pension modifications.

• Bill No. 51-26: Authorization of bonds up to $2,090,371,755 and notes up to $900,000,000
• Bill No. 54-26: Requirements and assistance for replacing non-compliant water service lines
• Bill No. 57-26: Creation of a new 'Rural Commerce Center' zoning district
• Resolution No. 22-26: Private disposition of surplus County-owned property on Marbury Drive
• Bill No. 56-26: Modifications to Fire Service and Detention Officers' retirement plans

County Council Work Sessions

The County Council is holding a work session to discuss pending legislation and receive presentations on cybersecurity and BWI. The body is reviewing proposed changes to pension plans, council member salaries, and public ethics rules.

• Bill No. 57-26: Proposal to create a new Rural Commerce Center zoning district
• Bill No. 58-26: Proposal to determine County Council member salaries
• Bill No. 60-26: Proposal to make all Councilmanic districts eligible for Community Benefit Program grants
• Resolution No. 22-26: Private disposition of County-owned property on Marbury Drive in Crownsville
• Resolution No. 23-26: Application for a federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

County Council

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on bills including a major bond authorization (Bill 51-26) for up to $2.09 billion in bonds and $900 million in bond anticipation notes to fund capital projects for fiscal year 2027. Other items include changes to cannabis dispensary zoning, sign regulations, water/sewer master plan updates, nontidal wetland development rules, non-compliant water line replacements, and agricultural land preservation tax credits.

• Bill 51-26: Authorizes up to $2.09B in bonds and $900M in bond anticipation notes for capital projects, including wastewater facilities and water supply systems.
• Bill 29-26: Sets distance requirements for licensed cannabis dispensaries from certain facilities and residential properties.
• Bill 52-26: Amends the Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems, altering text and maps.
• Bill 53-26: Establishes criteria for modifications allowing development in nontidal wetlands and buffers.
• Bill 55-26: Modifies agricultural land preservation tax credit and program rules.

County Council

The County Council will introduce new bills including a rural commerce center zoning district, agricultural land preservation tax credit changes, and pension modifications. Public hearings and final votes are scheduled on emergency budget transfers, a cannabis dispensary zoning bill, and other ordinances. The council will also discuss a potential line-item veto on Bill 18-26, which adopts a comprehensive zoning map for Region 5 covering Odenton, Piney Orchard, Gambrills, Woodwardville, Crofton, and Two Rivers.

• Introduction of Bill 55-26 modifying the agricultural land preservation tax credit and program.
• Introduction of Bill 57-26 creating a new Rural Commerce Center zoning district.
• Public hearing and final vote on Bill 29-26 requiring distance buffers for cannabis dispensaries.
• Emergency budget ordinances for Anne Arundel Community College (Bill 46-26) and Board of Education (Bill 47-26).
• Discussion of line-item veto on Bill 18-26, comprehensive zoning for Region 5.

The County Council passed three emergency ordinances regarding budget transfers for Anne Arundel Community College, the Board of Education, and fourth quarter supplementary appropriations. The Council also adopted two amendments to the fourth quarter supplementary appropriation bill.

• Approved June 1 and June 11 meeting minutes
• Passed Bill No. 46-26 regarding AACC fund transfers (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 47-26 regarding Board of Education appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill No. 48-26 (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 2 to Bill No. 48-26 (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 48-26 regarding fourth quarter supplementary appropriations (7-0)

General

The County Council will hold a final reading and vote on the FY27 budget ordinance (Bill 32-26), property tax rate, tax levies for multiple special taxing districts, and several public works fee adjustments including water, wastewater, and solid waste charges.

• Final reading and vote on FY27 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (Bill 32-26)
• Property tax rate for FY27 set at an unspecified rate, with semiannual payment service charge (Bill 45-26)
• Tax levies for Arundel Gateway, Arundel Mills, Dorchester, National Business Park, Two Rivers, and other special taxing districts (Bills 34-26 through 40-26)
• New utility investment fee to fund water and wastewater capital improvements (Bill 42-26)
• Modifications to fire flow test charge, solid waste service charge, and metered water/wastewater charges (Bills 41-26, 43-26, 44-26)

The County Council approved the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2027. The Council also passed several ordinances regarding special taxing districts, public works utilities, and property taxes.

• Adopted Amendment Nos. 25 through 46 (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 33-26: Special Community Benefit, Shore Erosion, and Waterways Improvement Districts (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 34-26: Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 35-26: Arundel Mills Special Taxing District (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 36-26: Dorchester Special Taxing District (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 37-26: National Business Park Special Taxing District (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 38-26: National Business Park-North Special Taxing District (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 39-26: Two Rivers Special Taxing District (7-0)

General

The County Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and appropriating funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The body will also discuss two proposed charter amendments regarding the County Attorney's appointment and the titles of Council-appointed officers.

• Resolution No. 14-26: Amends County Charter to make County Attorney a joint appointment
• Resolution No. 15-26: Amends County Charter to remove specific titles from Council-appointed officers
• Bill No. 32-26: Ordinance to adopt the FY27 budget and appropriation ordinance
• Motion to waive public hearing for Bill No. 32-26
• Supplemental budget presentation by Budget Officer Chris Trumbauer

The County Council approved multiple budget amendments affecting capital and operating funds. These actions included bond reductions, water access project increases, and a reallocation of fire department funds. The Council also voted to waive the public hearing for proposed supplemental budget amendments.

• Approved Amendment Nos. 1-15 (6-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 16: Reduced FY27 General County Bonds by $1,691,500 (4-3)
• Adopted Amendment No. 17: Increased FY28 bonds for Valentine Creek Water Access project by $1,691,500 (6-0)
• Defeated Amendment No. 18: Proposed reduction of FY27 General County Bonds by $7,600,000 (1-5)
• Adopted Amendment No. 20: Required a comprehensive plan for Jumpers Hole Rd-MD2-MD177 be shared with the community (5-1)
• Adopted Amendment No. 21: Increased CAO Contingency by $200,000 and decreased Fire Department operating budget by $200,000 (5-1)
• Adopted Amendment No. 22: Corrected typographical errors in the Operating Budget (6-0)
• Adopted Amendment No. 23: Reduced FY27 General County Bonds by $2,079,500 (4-3)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will vote on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of bond anticipation notes up to $900,000,000 and general obligation bonds up to $2,090,371,755 to finance capital projects. Additional items include amendments to the water supply and sewerage master plan, changes to wetland development criteria, a requirement to notify owners of non‑compliant water service lines, and the adoption of the Region 5 comprehensive plan. Several resolutions and other ordinances will also be considered.

• Bill 51‑26: Authorize up to $900 million in bond anticipation notes and $2.090 billion in general obligation bonds for capital projects
• Bill 52‑26: Amend the 2022 Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems
• Bill 53‑26: Modify criteria for development in nontidal wetlands and buffers
• Bill 54‑26: Require notification of non‑compliant water service lines and authorize a lien for replacement costs
• Bill 17‑26: Adopt the Anne Arundel County Region 5 Plan covering Odenton, Piney Orchard, Gambrills, Woodwardville, Crofton, and Two Rivers

The Anne Arundel County Council approved the minutes from five previous meetings covering May 18‑27, 2026. The Council also adopted a preliminary motion stating that a partial reading of any bill, resolution, minutes, or amendment counts as a full reading. No other substantive actions were voted on during the session.

• Approved minutes for May 18, 2026; May 19, 2026; May 20, 2026; May 21, 2026; and May 27, 2026 budget meetings (motion passed)
• Adopted rule that a partial reading of any bill, resolution, minutes, or amendment constitutes the reading of the whole (motion passed)

General

The County Council will hold a budget meeting to receive the Auditor’s FY27 Budget Presentation and hear the Budget Officer’s response. The meeting includes a call to order, recess if needed, and other business before adjournment. This session focuses on the fiscal year 2027 budget review.

• Auditor’s FY27 Budget Presentation
• Response to the County Auditor from the Budget Officer
• Potential recess if needed
• Other Business (unspecified)

The council heard the Auditor’s Office present its final FY 27 budget observations and the Administration’s response to those comments. No formal approvals, rejections, or policy changes were made. The meeting was adjourned by a motion from Volke, seconded by Pickard.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Volke, seconded by Pickard) – approved

General

This virtual meeting is dedicated to FY27 budget departmental presentations. County departments will present their proposed operating and capital budgets, covering Solid Waste, Utilities, Public Works, Roads, Bridges & Traffic, and other services. No decisions or votes are scheduled; this is a review session.

• Operating budget presentations from Solid Waste, Utilities, and Public Works
• Operating and capital budget presentations for General County, Roads, Bridges & Traffic, SWM & WPRF, Waste Management, Water & Wastewater, and Dredging

The May 21, 2026 budget meeting consisted of presentations from various county offices but recorded no approvals, denials, or other formal actions. The meeting was adjourned at 12:18 p.m. on a motion by Pete Smith, seconded by Allison Pickard.

General

The Anne Arundel County Council will hear departmental presentations on the proposed FY27 operating and capital budgets. Departments include Personnel, Budget, Non-departmental, Finance, OIT, Central Services, Inspections & Permits, Planning & Zoning, Transportation, and Recreation & Parks. No votes are scheduled; this is an informational session.

• FY27 operating budget presentations: Personnel, Budget, Non-departmental, Finance
• FY27 operating and capital budget presentations: OIT, Central Services, Inspections & Permits, Planning & Zoning, Transportation, Rec & Parks

The Anne Arundel County Council met virtually on May 20, 2026 to review the FY 2027 operating and capital budgets. Chair Julie K. Hummer called the meeting to order at 9:02 A.M., and council members attended as listed, with Pete Smith joining at 9:07 A.M. and Allison Pickard at 10:12 A.M. Various offices—including Personnel, Budget, Non‑departmental, Finance, OIT, Central Services, Inspections & Permits, Planning & Zoning, Transportation, and Recreation & Parks—presented budget information. The council adjourned at 1:27 P.M. after a motion by Pete Smith, seconded by Shannon Leadbetter, with no approvals, denials, or votes recorded.

County Council

The County Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 budget. The agenda includes adoption of the annual budget and appropriation ordinance (Bill 32-26), setting the property tax rate, and levying taxes for multiple special taxing districts (e.g., Arundel Gateway, Arundel Mills). The council will also consider changes to utility fees, including a new utility investment fee for water and wastewater improvements, and modifications to fire flow test charges, solid waste service charges, and metered water/wastewater charges.

• Bill 32-26 adopts the FY 2027 Current Expense and Capital Budgets, appropriating funds for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
• Bill 45-26 levies the county property tax rate and sets the semiannual payment service charge
• Bills 33-26 through 40-26 set tax rates for eight special taxing districts (e.g., Dorchester, Two Rivers, Village South at Waugh Chapel)
• Bill 42-26 adds a utility investment fee to fund water and wastewater capital improvements
• Bills 41-26, 43-26, and 44-26 modify charges for fire flow tests, solid waste collection, and metered water/wastewater

The County Council adopted a rule that a partial reading of any bill, resolution, or minutes constitutes a full reading, per a motion by Ms. Pickard and seconded by Mr. Volke. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:19 P.M. after a motion by Ms. Pickard and seconded by Mr. Smith. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved rule that partial reading of any bill, resolution, or minutes counts as full reading (motion by Pickard, seconded by Volke)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:19 P.M. (motion by Pickard, seconded by Smith)

County Council

The County Council will discuss the adoption of the Region 5 Plan and corresponding digital zoning layers for several areas including Odenton and Crofton. The body is also considering emergency budget transfers and updates to personnel pay and classification plans.

• Bill No. 17-26 and 18-26: Adoption of the Region 5 Plan and digital zoning for Odenton, Piney Orchard, Gambrills, Woodwardville, Crofton, and Two Rivers
• Bill No. 29-26: Zoning distance requirements for licensed cannabis dispensaries
• Bill No. 50-26: Changes to personnel classification, pay plans, and retirement for public safety employees
• Bill No. 46-26, 47-26, and 48-26: Emergency budget transfers and supplementary appropriations
• Resolution No. 10-26 and 11-26: Endorsement of financial assistance for Holly Poultry, Inc. and Intuitive Machines, LLC

The Anne Arundel County Council approved the minutes from previous meetings and adopted a preliminary motion that a partial reading counts as a full reading. Five zoning and land‑use amendments were adopted, changing the classification of parcels in Odenton and Gambrills. All votes were recorded with roll‑call tallies.

• Preliminary motion adopted that partial reading equals full reading (motion by Rodvien, seconded by Smith)
• Minutes for May 1, 4, 11, 12, and 13 approved (motion by Fiedler, seconded by Smith)
• Amendment No. 9 adopted – changed Parcel 105 (Grays Ford Rd, Odenton) from Conservation to Low‑Density Residential (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Hummer; nay: Smith; absent: Pickard)
• Amendment No. 12 adopted – changed Parcel 105 (Grays Ford Rd, Odenton) from Open Space to R2‑Residential (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Hummer; nay: Smith; absent: Pickard)
• Amendment No. 13 adopted – changed Parcel 6 (Crain Hwy North Lane, Gambrills) from C2‑Commercial Office to C4‑Highway Commercial (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Hummer; nay: none; absent: Pickard)
• Amendment No. 10 adopted – changed Parcel 60 (2664 Evergreen Rd, Odenton) from Rural to Low‑Density Residential (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Hummer; nay: none; absent: Pickard)
• Amendment No. 14 adopted – changed Parcel 60 (2664 Evergreen Rd, Odenton) from Residential Low‑Density to R1‑Residential (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Hummer; nay: none; absent: Pickard)

County Council

The County Council will receive departmental budget presentations and hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2027 budget. The meeting includes the reading of several bills related to annual appropriations, property taxes, and special taxing districts.

• Bill No. 32-26: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2027
• Bill No. 45-26: Property tax levy and semiannual payment service charge for FY 2027
• Bills No. 33-26 through 40-26: Tax levies for various special taxing districts
• Bills No. 41-26 through 44-26: Proposed changes to fire flow test, utility investment, solid waste, and water/wastewater charges
• Budget presentations from Circuit Court, Social Services, and various economic development corporations

The County Council voted on a preliminary motion, introduced by Ms. Pickard and seconded by Mr. Smith, to treat any partial reading of a bill, resolution, or minutes as a reading of the whole. No other substantive approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded in the minutes. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith.

• Adopted preliminary motion that partial reading equals full reading (motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith)
• Adjourned meeting (motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith)

County Council

The County Council, sitting as the Board of Health, will receive departmental budget presentations for the FY27 operating and capital budgets. Presentations cover Health, Aging, Police, Animal Services, Fire, Sheriff, Detention, and the Office of Emergency Management. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• FY27 budget presentations for Police, Fire, Sheriff, and Detention departments
• FY27 budget presentation for the Department of Health and Board of Health session
• FY27 budget presentations for Aging, Animal Services, and Office of Emergency Management
• Council sitting as Board of Health prior to budget presentations

The council met to review operating and capital budget items and conducted a bi‑annual Board of Health session. Motions to adjourn the Board of Health and to adjourn the council were approved unanimously. No substantive budget approvals or other decisions were recorded.

• Adjourn Board of Health motion approved unanimously (Pickard motion, Smith second)
• Council adjournment motion approved (Volke motion, Pickard second)

County Council

The County Council will hear presentations from the Chief Administrative Officer, County Executive’s Office, and various county departments regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The session includes operating and capital budget discussions from Anne Arundel Community College, the Public Library, and the Board of Education.

• FY27 Budget Departmental Presentations
• Operating and Capital Budget presentations
• Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) budget
• Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) budget
• Board of Education budget

The County Council met on May 11, 2026 to review the FY 2027 budget. The meeting included presentations from several county offices, was recessed at 2:00 p.m., reconvened at 2:41 p.m., and adjourned at 2:59 p.m. No substantive budget approvals, denials, or other decisions were recorded.

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including financial assistance for Holly Poultry, Inc. and Intuitive Machines, LLC. It will vote on a supplemental appropriation to fund unanticipated revenues for the current fiscal year. Additional items include changes to the National Business Park special taxing district, the Region 5 comprehensive plan, and zoning amendments for commercial districts and cannabis dispensaries.

• Resolution No. 10-26 – endorse financial assistance from the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Fund to Holly Poultry, Inc.
• Resolution No. 11-26 – endorse financial assistance from the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Fund to Intuitive Machines, LLC
• Bill No. 25-26 – supplemental appropriations from unanticipated revenues for the current expense budget ending June 30, 2026
• Bill No. 28-26 – permit dwelling‑unit apartments as an accessory use in C4 commercial zoning districts
• Bill No. 29-26 (Amendment) – impose distance requirements for licensed cannabis dispensaries

The council passed Bill 27-26 authorizing special‑obligation refunding bonds for the National Business Park North district, and adopted Bill 25-26 for supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues. It also approved Bill 26-26 modifying the boundaries of the National Business Park North Special Taxing District and adopted Resolution 6-26 to amend a related development district. Both amendments to the Region 5 land‑use plan (Amendments 3 and 6) were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Bill 27-26 (special obligation refunding bonds) – vote 7-0
• Approved Bill 25-26 (supplementary appropriations) – vote 7-0
• Approved Bill 26-26 (modify National Business Park North Special Taxing District boundaries) – vote 6-1
• Adopted Resolution 6-26 (amend Resolution 12-10 for National Business Park North Development District) – vote 6-1
• Adopted Amendment No. 3 to Bill 17-26 (change land use at 876 Maple Road, Gambrills) – vote 7-0
• Adopted Amendment No. 6 to Bill 18-26 (change zoning at 876 Maple Road, Gambrills) – vote 7-0
• Approved preliminary motion that a partial reading counts as a full reading – passed (no tally recorded)
• Approved minutes for April 20, 2026 – passed (no tally recorded)

County Council

The County Council will hear the presentation of the proposed FY2027 budget and then introduce a series of budget-related bills, including the annual appropriations ordinance, property tax levy, and several utility fee and service charge ordinances. These bills set the county's spending, tax rates, and fees for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

• Bill 32-26: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY2027 (current expense and capital budgets)
• Bill 45-26: Property tax levy and semiannual payment service charge for FY2027
• Bill 42-26: New utility investment fee to fund water and wastewater capital improvements
• Bill 44-26: Modifications to metered water and wastewater charges
• Bill 43-26: Modification of solid waste service charge

The Council voted on a preliminary motion, introduced by Nathan Volke and seconded by Pete Smith, that a partial reading of any bill, resolution, minutes, or amendment constitutes a full reading. No other ordinances or budget items were voted on. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Allison Pickard, seconded by Pete Smith. Budget presentations were made but no actions were taken.

• Adopted preliminary reading rule (motion of Volke, seconded by Smith)
• Adjourned meeting (motion of Pickard, seconded by Smith)

County Council

This session includes public hearings and final votes on several ordinances, most notably Bill 9-26 allowing battery energy storage systems as a conditional use in various districts, and Bill 24-26 establishing a temporary development moratorium in the Baltimore City Sewer Service Area. The council will also vote on the Region 5 General Development Plan and comprehensive zoning map updates for Odenton, Crofton, and other areas. A discussion is scheduled on a line-item veto of previous comprehensive zoning for Region 8. Introductions include a new agritourism conditional use bill and multiple payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreements for properties in Glen Burnie and Odenton.

• Vote on Bill 9-26: allowing battery energy storage systems (front-of-the-meter) as conditional use in residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use districts
• Vote on Bill 24-26 (emergency ordinance): temporary moratorium on new development capacity allocations in the Baltimore City Sewer Service Area
• Vote on Bill 17-26 and Bill 18-26: adopting the Region 5 Plan and digital zoning layer for Odenton, Crofton, Gambrills, Piney Orchard, Woodwardville, and Two Rivers
• Vote on Bill 19-26: establishing a real property tax credit for improvements used as child care or day care centers
• Vote on Resolution 8-26: approving a $900,551 grant from Maryland Transit Administration for electric/hybrid buses

The County Council adopted Resolution No. 8‑26, conditionally appropriating $900,551 from an unappropriated grant to the Maryland Transit Administration for electric/hybrid buses. The council also passed Bill No. 9‑26 (as amended) allowing battery energy storage systems as a conditional use in certain districts. Several other items were introduced or discussed, but no other measures were adopted at this meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 8‑26, conditional appropriation of $900,551 for electric/hybrid buses (5‑1 aye/nay)
• Passed Bill No. 9‑26 (as amended) permitting battery energy storage systems as a conditional use (7‑0 aye)
• Adopted Amendment No. 4 to Bill No. 18‑26 changing zoning of specific Evergreen Road properties to Rural Agricultural (6‑1 aye)
• Defeated Amendment No. 2 to Bill No. 17‑26 changing Parcel 71, Lot 2 to Low‑Medium Density Residential (3‑4 nay)
• Approved minutes for April 6, 2026 Legislative Day 7 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 7‑26 designating April 30, 2026 as National Therapy Animal Day (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to hear Resolution No. 7‑26 before the Invitation to Audience (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary motion that a partial reading counts as a full reading (unanimous)

County Council Work Sessions

The Anne Arundel County Council work session will consider several ordinances, including payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes agreements for properties in Glen Burnie and Odenton, an emergency moratorium on new development in the Baltimore City Sewer Service Area, and supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues for the current fiscal year. Additional items include modifications to the National Business Park‑North special taxing district, changes to permitted accessory apartment uses in C4 commercial zones, and new conditional use requirements for licensed cannabis dispensaries. The council will also discuss a public ethics ordinance related to campaign contributions and development disclosures.

• Bill 20-26 – ordinance to approve tax exemptions and a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes agreement for a property at Homes at Shelly, Glen Burnie
• Bill 24-26 – emergency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on capacity allocation approvals in the Baltimore City Sewer Service Area
• Bill 25-26 – ordinance making supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues to various county offices and agencies for FY ending June 30, 2026
• Bill 26-26 – ordinance modifying the boundaries of the National Business Park‑North Special Taxing District
• Bill 28-26 – ordinance allowing accessory apartment units as a permitted use in C4 commercial zoning districts

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider final votes on zoning ordinances for Regions 5 and 8, a supplementary budget, and a tax credit for day care property improvements. The meeting also includes a discussion on a line-item veto.

• Bill 3-26: Adopts Region 8 General Development Plan
• Bill 4-26: Adopts Digital Zoning Layer for Region 8
• Bill 16-26: Approves School Utilization Chart 2026
• Bill 19-26: Establishes tax credit for day care property improvements
• Bill 2-26: Adopts Digital Zoning Layer for Region 6

The council approved Bill 3‑26, adopting the Anne Arundel County Region 8 General Development Plan, and Bill 4‑26, adopting a digital zoning layer for Region 8. An amendment (No. 6) to Bill 9‑26 adding front‑of‑the‑meter battery storage as a special exception was also adopted. The council approved the March 19 minutes and a preliminary motion on partial readings.

• Approved Bill 3‑26 (Region 8 General Development Plan) – Aye: Rodvien, Leadbetter, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Smith; Nay: none; Absent: Hummer
• Approved Bill 4‑26 (Digital Zoning Layer for Region 8) – Aye: Rodvien, Leadbetter, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Smith; Nay: none; Absent: Hummer
• Adopted Amendment No. 6 to Bill 9‑26 (front‑of‑the‑meter battery storage) – Aye: Rodvien, Leadbetter, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Smith; Nay: none; Absent: Hummer
• Approved Bill 11‑26 (Recreation and Parks Code Revision) – Aye: Rodvien, Leadbetter, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Smith; Nay: none; Absent: Hummer
• Approved minutes for Legislative Day No. 6 (March 19, 2026) – motion passed
• Passed preliminary motion that a partial reading of any bill, resolution, minutes, or amendment constitutes a full reading – motion passed

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will vote on an emergency ordinance creating a temporary moratorium on capacity allocation approvals for new development in the Baltimore City Sewer Service Area. It will also consider three payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes ordinances for properties in Glen Burnie and Odenton, and a range of zoning, budget, and public‑works measures. Additional items include a public‑ethics ordinance, a capital‑budget appropriation for school security upgrades, and a resolution urging support for state recycling legislation.

• Emergency Ordinance (Bill 24‑26) – temporary moratorium on new development approvals in the Baltimore City Sewer Service Area
• Ordinances (Bills 20‑26, 21‑26, 22‑26) – payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes agreements for properties in Glen Burnie and Odenton
• Ordinance (Bill 12‑26) – supplementary appropriation for Board of Education security‑related capital projects
• Ordinance (Bill 98‑25) – authorizes permanent directional signs and revises sign regulations in public right‑of‑way
• Resolution No. 5‑26 – urges state legislators to support bills increasing recycling and reducing litter

The County Council passed Bill 12-26, adding supplemental appropriations for Board of Education security projects, and also approved Bill 98-25, updating county sign regulations. Two proposed zoning amendments (Amendment No. 5 and Amendment No. 9) were defeated. The council also approved the March 2 minutes and adopted a rule that a partial reading counts as a full reading.

• Approved Bill 12-26 (capital budget supplement for school security upgrades) – passed unanimously
• Approved Bill 98-25 (sign ordinance amendments) – passed unanimously
• Defeated Amendment No. 5 (change Parcel 357 land use to Rural) – defeated 2‑5
• Defeated Amendment No. 9 (change Parcel 357 zoning to Residential Low Density) – defeated 2‑5
• Approved March 2, 2026 council minutes – passed
• Adopted rule that partial reading equals full reading – passed

County Council Work Sessions

The County Council will hold a work session to discuss pending legislation including regional planning, zoning, and budget appropriations. The meeting includes briefings from the Department of Public Works, the Resilience Authority, and the Auditor.

• Bill No. 17-26 and 18-26: Adoption of the Region 5 Plan and digital zoning layer for Odenton, Piney Orchard, Gambrills, Woodwardville, Crofton, and Two Rivers
• Bill No. 14-26: Acceptance of a gift of 241.771 acres of land in Pasadena from Edward A. Looper, III
• Bill No. 12-26: Supplementary appropriations for Board of Education security and school upgrades
• Bill No. 19-26: Proposed tax credits for day care or child care property improvements
• Bill No. 15-26: Requirement for nonresidential outdoor lighting to be directed away from residential lots

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider several ordinances, including the School Utilization Chart 2026, the adoption of the Region 5 Plan, and the creation of a digital zoning layer for Region 5. Additional items include a tax credit for daycare property improvements, a signage ordinance for permanent directional signs, and a resolution urging support for recycling legislation. The council will also vote on appointments to the Spending Affordability Committee and other routine matters.

• Bill 16-26 – ordinance to approve the School Utilization Chart 2026
• Bill 17-26 – ordinance to adopt the Anne Arundel County Region 5 Plan
• Bill 18-26 – ordinance to adopt the Anne Arundel County Digital Zoning Layer for Region 5
• Bill 19-26 – ordinance establishing a tax credit for day‑care or child‑care property improvements
• Bill 98-25 – ordinance authorizing permanent directional signs in County right‑of‑way

The Council approved Bill 101‑25, creating a new landlord‑tenant eviction ordinance, by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It adopted Amendment No. 7 to Bill 98‑25, exempting signs in business complexes, with a 7‑0 vote, and rejected Amendment No. 8, which would have exempted certain religious signs, by a 1‑6 vote. A motion to suspend Rule 5‑106 to vote on Resolution 5‑26 was defeated 4‑3. The Council also adopted a motion to reconsider Bill 1‑26 Amendment 1 by a 6‑1 vote.

• Adopted Amendment No. 7 to Bill 98‑25 (signs exemption for business complexes) – 7‑0
• Defeated Amendment No. 8 to Bill 98‑25 (signs exemption for religious organizations) – 1‑6
• Defeated motion to suspend Rule 5‑106 to vote on Resolution 5‑26 – 4‑3
• Passed Bill 101‑25 (landlord‑tenant eviction ordinance) – 7‑0
• Adopted motion to reconsider Bill 1‑26 Amendment 1 – 6‑1

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several ordinances related to regional development plans and comprehensive zoning for Regions 6 and 8. The body is also discussing new regulations for cottage home developments, battery energy storage systems, and landlord-tenant evictions.

• Acceptance of a gift of 241.771 acres of land in Pasadena from Edward A. Looper, III (Bill No. 14-26)
• Adoption of the Region 6 Plan for Crownsville and parts of Millersville (Bill No. 1-26)
• Adoption of the Region 8 Plan for Davidsonville, Harwood, Lothian, Owensville, Owings, and Waysons Corner (Bill No. 3-26)
• Proposed requirements for cottage home developments and battery energy storage systems (Bills No. 92-25 and 9-26)
• Supplementary appropriations for Board of Education security upgrades and various schools (Bill No. 12-26)

The council unanimously approved Bill 7‑26, providing supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues to the current expense budget. It also passed Bill 8‑26, transferring and supplementing funds for the Local Education Fund. Bill 92‑25, establishing cottage‑home development standards, was adopted with one dissenting vote. Amendment 4 to Bill 98‑25, exempting interior signs from public‑right‑of‑way visibility requirements, was approved.

• Approved Bill 7‑26 supplementary appropriations (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Bill 8‑26 education fund transfers and supplementary appropriations (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Bill 92‑25 cottage‑home zoning ordinance (4‑1, 2 absent)
• Adopted Amendment 4 to Bill 98‑25 exempting interior signs (6‑1)
• Approved minutes for February 2, 2026 (unanimous)
• Passed preliminary motion that partial reading counts as whole (unanimous)

County Council Work Sessions

The County Council will discuss several pending ordinances, including a budget transfer and supplementary appropriations, a zoning change for battery energy storage systems, a training rule for the Police Accountability Board, and revisions to recreation park codes. Two resolutions urging budget transparency and opposition to a state election‑district bill will also be considered.

• Bill 8‑26: Ordinance to transfer and supplement funds in the current expense budget for FY ending June 30 2026.
• Bill 9‑26: Ordinance defining and permitting battery energy storage systems as conditional uses in residential, commercial, industrial and mixed‑use districts.
• Bill 10‑26: Ordinance modifying training requirements for voting members of the Police Accountability Board.
• Bill 11‑26: Ordinance revising definitions and procedures for the Department of Recreation and Parks.
• Resolution 2‑26: Urges the County Executive to release a preliminary FY27 budget by April 1 2026.

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will vote on a series of ordinances covering recreation park definitions, signage rules, landlord‑tenant eviction procedures, and multiple regional development plans. Key items include adopting the Region 6 Plan and a digital zoning layer for that area, as well as similar actions for Region 8. The council will also consider a resolution urging the County Executive to release a preliminary FY27 budget by April 1 2026 and a measure on Project Labor Agreements for County‑funded construction.

• Bill No. 1-26 – Ordinance adopting the Anne Arundel County Region 6 Plan and amending Plan2040
• Bill No. 2-26 – Ordinance repealing Region 6 comprehensive zoning maps and adopting a digital zoning layer
• Bill No. 98-25 (Amended) – Ordinance authorizing permanent directional signs and revising sign definitions in the County right‑of‑way
• Bill No. 100-25 (Amended) – Ordinance establishing requirements for Project Labor Agreements on County‑funded construction projects
• Resolution No. 2-26 – Resolution urging the County Executive to release a preliminary FY27 budget by April 1 2026

The County Council approved the minutes from the Jan. 20, 2026 meeting and adopted a rule that a partial reading counts as a full reading. It then voted to hold four ordinance bills—Bill 98‑25 (signage), Bill 101‑25 (landlord‑tenant eviction), Bill 1‑26 (Region 6 plan), and Bill 2‑26 (Region 6 zoning)—until the February 17, 2026 meeting.

• Adopted preliminary motion that a partial reading counts as a full reading (motion by Pickard, seconded by Volke)
• Approved Jan. 20, 2026 minutes (motion by Pickard, seconded by Volke)
• Held Bill 98‑25 until Feb. 17, 2026 (aye: Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Hummer; nay: none)
• Held Bill 101‑25 until Feb. 17, 2026 (aye: Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Hummer; nay: none)
• Held Bill 1‑26 until Feb. 17, 2026 (aye: Smith, Pickard, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Hummer; nay: none; absent: Volke)
• Held Bill 2‑26 until Feb. 17, 2026 (aye: Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Hummer; nay: none)

County Council

The County Council will introduce bills regarding budget appropriations and battery energy storage systems. The body will also hold public hearings and vote on ordinances covering cottage home developments, sign regulations, and landlord-tenant evictions.

• Bill No. 101-25: Proposed notice and storage requirements for landlord-tenant evictions
• Bill No. 98-25: Proposed regulations for permanent and temporary signs in County rights-of-way
• Bill No. 99-25: Proposed 'right to farm' protections and disclosure requirements for property purchasers
• Bill No. 9-26: Proposed zoning for battery energy storage systems as a conditional use
• Resolution No. 36-25: Proposed Charter amendment to create an Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs

The County Council adopted Amendment No. 4 to Bill 92‑25, allowing cottage home developments in certain commercial and mixed‑use districts. The council also passed Bill 97‑25, renaming the Anne Arundel County Veterans Affairs Commission to the Anne Arundel County Commission for Veterans and Military Families. Additionally, Amendment No. 2 to Bill 98‑25, which removes fees for off‑site directional signs, was adopted, while Amendment No. 1 to the same bill was defeated.

• Adopted Amendment No. 4 to Bill 92‑25 (cottage homes in commercial/mixed‑use districts) – Aye: Smith, Pickard, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay: Leadbetter, Volke, Fiedler
• Bill 97‑25 passed – rename Veterans Affairs Commission – Aye: Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay: none
• Adopted Amendment No. 2 to Bill 98‑25 – remove fees for off‑site directional signs – Aye: Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay: none
• Defeated Amendment No. 1 to Bill 98‑25 – Aye: Pickard, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay: Leadbetter, Smith, Volke, Fiedler
• Preliminary motion adopted that a partial reading counts as a full reading of any bill, resolution, minutes, or amendment
• Approved minutes for Jan 5, 2026 Legislative Day 1 and closed‑session minutes

County Council Work Sessions

The Anne Arundel County Council Work Session on Jan 13, 2026 will consider a series of ordinances. Items include renaming the Veterans Affairs Commission, updating signage rules, establishing a right‑to‑farm notice, adopting the Region 6 General Development Plan, and setting a temporary moratorium on moderately priced dwelling unit requirements. Each ordinance is introduced by council members as noted in the agenda.

• Bill No. 97‑25 – rename the Anne Arundel County Veterans Affairs Commission and define military family terms.
• Bill No. 98‑25 – authorize permanent directional signs in county right‑of‑way and revise sign definitions and permits.
• Bill No. 99‑25 – create a right‑to‑farm notice for agricultural operations and set civil penalties for violations.
• Bill No. 1‑26 – adopt the Anne Arundel County Region 6 Plan, amending the County’s General Development Plan.
• Bill No. 5‑26 – impose a temporary moratorium on Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit and density‑bonus requirements for new development.

County Council

The council will consider four ordinances to adopt updated General Development Plans for Region 6 (Crownsville and parts of Millersville) and Region 8 (Davidsonville, Harwood, Lothian, Owensville, Owings, Waysons Corner, and parts of Friendship and Edgewater). The same bills also propose new digital zoning layers for those regions. Additional items include zoning changes, a Clean Energy Loan Program amendment, and several resolutions on property and land acquisition.

• Bill 1-26: Adopt Anne Arundel County Region 6 Plan, amending Plan2040
• Bill 2-26: Adopt digital zoning layer for Region 6 and repeal certain maps
• Bill 3-26: Adopt Anne Arundel County Region 8 Plan, amending Plan2040
• Bill 4-26: Adopt digital zoning layer for Region 8 and repeal certain maps
• Resolution 34-25: Approve use of Advance Land Acquisition funds to buy properties in Edgewater and Harmans