Anne Arundel County public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Council
The Anne Arundel County Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a mixed‑use district rezoning amendment, a change to small‑procurement quote thresholds, and a loan agreement for the Severn Grove Special Community Benefit District. Additional items include establishing the County Agriculture Commission, approving the private disposition of a portion of Magothy Bridge Road, and other technical amendments to zoning and water‑supply plans. The council will also hear a resolution encouraging safe driving.
- Bill 75‑24: technical amendment to mixed‑use district zoning standards and district renaming
- Bill 98‑24: ordinance raising the small‑procurement value requiring three quotes to $5,000‑$10,000
- Bill 99‑24: ordinance approving a loan from Sandy Spring Bank for the Severn Grove Special Community Benefit District, to be repaid over 15 fiscal years via a special tax assessment
- Bill 94‑24: ordinance establishing the Anne Arundel County Agriculture Commission with defined membership and duties
- Resolution 51‑24: approval of the private disposition of a portion of Magothy Bridge Road adjacent to the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company in Severna Park
County Council Work Sessions
The County Council will hold a virtual work session to discuss pending legislation. The agenda includes proposed changes to public ethics definitions, zoning requirements, and the establishment of a new county commission.
- Bill No. 95-24: Amending public ethics and conflict of interest definitions for Councilmembers
- Bill No. 97-24: Allowing school bus facilities as a conditional use in C1 zoning districts
- Bill No. 94-24: Establishing the Anne Arundel County Agriculture Commission
- Resolution No. 51-24: Private disposition of County-owned property on Magothy Bridge Road
- Resolution No. 49-24: Application for a federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
County Council
The County Council will vote on several ordinances including bond issuance, zoning changes for mixed-use and school bus facilities, and budget appropriations. The body is also deciding on the election of a Chair and Vice Chair.
- Bill No. 88-24: Authorization of up to $30,000,000 in refunding bonds for The Villages at Two Rivers Project
- Bill No. 75-24: New standards and districts for administrative rezoning to mixed use
- Bill No. 86-24: Extension of cable franchise agreements for Astound Broadband, Comcast, and Verizon to December 31, 2026
- Bill No. 97-24: Proposed zoning to allow school bus facilities in C1 districts as a conditional use
- Resolution No. 51-24: Private disposition of County-owned property on Magothy Bridge Road in Severna Park
County Council
The Anne Arundel County Council will review and vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions covering water supply planning, creation of an Agriculture Commission, public‑ethics definitions, short‑term building exemptions, a mixed‑use district rezoning, towing regulations, road‑design updates, police personnel adjustments, electric‑vehicle repair and towing uses, veteran tax‑credit changes, a farm lease amendment, a watershed fee‑interest waiver, and pension service‑credit provisions. A resolution to apply for a federal Justice grant and another to acquire land in Gambrills and Millersville are also on the agenda, though the latter is slated for withdrawal. The council will also consider the withdrawal of a land‑acquisition resolution.
- Bill No.75 – ordinance to rezoning certain properties to new mixed‑use districts with design standards
- Bill No.94 – ordinance establishing the Anne Arundel County Agriculture Commission
- Bill No.77 – ordinance defining heavy‑duty and light‑duty towing and related requirements
- Bill No.84 – ordinance waiving interest and penalties on certain overdue public‑works fees
- Resolution No.49 – application to the U.S. DOJ Justice Assistance Grant program
County Council Work Sessions
The County Council will hold a work session to discuss pending legislation including budget appropriations, zoning changes, and public safety ordinances. The body will also receive presentations from the Fire Chief and an update on Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park.
- Bill No. 88-24: Authorization of up to $30,000,000 in refunding bonds for The Villages at Two Rivers Project
- Bill No. 83-24: 10-year lease extension for Shady Oaks Turf Farm, Inc. in West River
- Bill No. 86-24: Extension of cable franchise agreements for Astound Broadband, Comcast, and Verizon to December 31, 2026
- Bill No. 91-24: Proposal to remove minimum lot size for pet care businesses
- Bill No. 92-24: Proposal to remove requirements to charge for plastic bags
County Council
The Anne Arundel County Council will vote on extending cable franchise agreements with Astound Broadband, Comcast of Maryland, and Verizon Maryland. It will also consider authorizing up to $30 million in special taxing district refunding bonds for the Villages at Two Rivers Project. Additional items include budget appropriations, zoning changes, and agricultural land preservation easements.
- Bill No. 86-24 – ordinance to extend cable franchise agreements with Starpower (Astound Broadband), Comcast of Maryland, and Verizon Maryland through Dec 31 2026
- Bill No. 87-24 – supplementary appropriation for the Severn Grove Special Community Benefit District from unanticipated revenues
- Bill No. 88-24 – authorization of special taxing district refunding bonds up to $30,000,000 for the Villages at Two Rivers Project
- Bill No. 91-24 – zoning amendment removing the minimum lot size requirement for pet care businesses in home occupations
- Resolution No. 41-24 – approval of a 94.84‑acre agricultural land preservation easement in Lothian sold to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation
County Council
The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a range of items, including lease extensions, fee waivers, pension credit purchases, and numerous land preservation easement sales. It will also review a resolution to acquire properties in Gambrills and Millersville using Advance Land Acquisition funds, and several zoning and towing ordinance proposals. The meeting includes public hearings and a discussion of a County Executive veto.
- Bill 83-24: Amend Farm Rental Lease with Shady Oaks Turf Farm to extend term by ten years
- Bill 84-24: Waive interest and penalties on certain overdue public‑works fees
- Resolution 45-24: Approve sale of a 121‑acre agricultural land preservation easement in Davidsonville to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation
- Resolution 48-24: Approve acquisition of real properties in Gambrills and Millersville using Advance Land Acquisition Capital Project funds
- Bill 75-24: Amend zoning to create and rename mixed‑use districts with new development standards
County Council Work Sessions
The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a series of ordinances covering zoning changes, community benefit district modifications, towing regulations, road design updates, and tax credit revisions. Two resolutions will be voted on: one to approve the 2024 Financial Assurance Plan for compliance with the NPDES Phase I MS4 Permit, and another to endorse financial assistance to Allied Trading, Inc. (PwrQ). All items are introduced by the Council Chair or other members at the request of the County Executive.
- Bill 73-24: Ordinance to modify the Carrollton Manor Special Community Benefit District
- Bill 74-24: Ordinance to adopt revisions for Farm Dual Uses required by the Critical Area Commission
- Bill 75-24: Ordinance establishing standards for administrative rezoning to mixed‑use districts
- Bill 77-24: Ordinance defining heavy‑duty and light‑duty towing and setting related requirements
- Resolution 39-24: Approval of the 2024 Financial Assurance Plan for NPDES Phase I MS4 Permit
County Council
The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a slate of ordinances and resolutions, including a major housing bill that modifies fees, creates new requirements for moderately priced dwelling units, and updates zoning definitions. Other items include changes to road design standards, a police department classification plan amendment, an exemption for affordable units from certain water connection charges, and a new conditional‑use allowance for electric‑vehicle repair and towing in industrial zones. Several resolutions on financial assurance, economic development assistance, and railway safety will also be reviewed.
- Bill 72-24 – Ordinance modifying fees and establishing requirements for moderately priced dwelling units (Housing Attainability Act)
- Bill 78-24 – Ordinance amending road design requirements and related subdivision provisions
- Bill 79-24 – Ordinance modifying the Classification Plan for positions in the Police Department
- Bill 80-24 – Ordinance exempting affordable dwelling units from a portion of capital water and wastewater connection charges
- Bill 81-24 – Ordinance allowing electric‑vehicle repair and towing as conditional uses in industrial districts
County Council
The Anne Arundel County Council will consider several zoning ordinances, including a modification to the Carrollton Manor Special Community Benefit District, revisions for farm dual‑use zoning, and the creation of a new mixed‑use district with new standards. An ordinance defining heavy‑duty and light‑duty towing categories and requirements will also be reviewed. The council will vote on an amended lease for county‑owned property at Wiley H. Bates High School. Several resolutions will appoint members to stakeholder advisory committees and honor American prisoners of war and missing in action.
- Bill 73-24 – ordinance to modify the purposes of the Carrollton Manor Special Community Benefit District
- Bill 74-24 – ordinance adopting revisions required for farm dual‑use zoning by the Critical Area Commission
- Bill 75-24 – ordinance establishing standards and creating a new mixed‑use district
- Bill 77-24 – ordinance defining heavy‑duty and light‑duty towing and related police‑initiated towing requirements
- Bill 66-24 – ordinance approving an amended lease of county property at Wiley H. Bates High School to Wiley Bates School LLC
County Council Work Sessions
The County Council is holding a work session to discuss pending legislation, including a comprehensive housing act and tax agreements. The body will review proposed ordinances regarding residential density, zoning definitions, and public safety regulations.
- Bill No. 72-24: Housing Attainability Act of 2024 regarding moderately priced dwelling units and zoning modifications
- Bill No. 68-24: Tax payment amendment for College Parkway Place, Annapolis
- Bill No. 69-24: Second tax payment amendment for The Villages at Marley Station, Glen Burnie
- Bill No. 70-24: Ordinance prohibiting the use of recreational vehicles on highways as dwellings
- Bill No. 67-24: Proposed ordinance to prohibit sale and use of combustion engine leaf blowers (to be withdrawn)
County Council
The County Council is introducing several ordinances, including a comprehensive housing attainability act and tax payment amendments. The body will also vote on the 2024 Transit Development Plan and discuss a veto regarding Region 4 zoning maps.
- Bill 72-24: Housing Attainability Act of 2024 regarding moderately priced dwelling units and zoning changes
- Bill 61-24: Adoption of the Anne Arundel County Transit Development Plan 2024
- Bill 66-24: Amended lease for Wiley H. Bates High School on Smithville Street and South Villa Avenue
- Bill 70-24: Ordinance prohibiting the use of recreational vehicles as dwellings on highways
- Bills 68-24 and 69-24: Tax payment amendments for College Parkway Place and The Villages at Marley Station
County Council
The County Council is holding a special virtual meeting to introduce and vote on a resolution. The primary purpose is to decide on the engagement of a law firm to assist in an inquiry.
- Resolution No. 33-24: approving the engagement of Kramon & Graham, P.C. for the purposes of assisting in an inquiry
County Council
The County Council will vote on a $1.5 billion bond authorization for capital projects and the adoption of the Region 4 General Development Plan and comprehensive zoning maps for the Broadneck area. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a proposed ban on combustion engine leaf blowers.
- Bond authorization up to $1.518 billion for capital projects
- Adoption of Region 4 General Development Plan and zoning maps
- Public hearing on ordinance banning combustion engine leaf blowers
- Approval of loan for Sylvan View on the Magothy Special Community Benefit District
- Resolution denouncing violence against elected officials