Anne Arundel County public meetings in 2025

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a name change for the Veterans Affairs Commission, new signage regulations, and updates to agricultural and landlord‑tenant rules. A key item is the approval of funds from the Advance Land Acquisition Capital Project to purchase real property in Edgewater and Harmans. Additional measures address labor agreements on county construction projects and supplemental appropriations for the current fiscal year.

• Bill 97‑25: rename the Anne Arundel County Veterans Affairs Commission to the Anne Arundel County Commission for Veterans and Military Families
• Bill 98‑25: authorize permanent directional signs in county right‑of‑way and revise signage definitions and requirements
• Resolution 34‑25: approve use of Advance Land Acquisition Capital Project funds to buy property in Edgewater (from Glebe Bay, LLP and Ardebella Fox) and Harmans (from Craig A. Mercier)
• Bill 90‑25: accept a partial gift of approximately 68.27 acres of land in Edgewater from Glebe Bay, LLP and Ardebella Fox
• Bill 89‑25: transfer and supplementary appropriations, including additional funding for the Advance Land Acquisition capital project

County Council Work Sessions

The council will discuss several pending ordinances, including accepting a partial gift of about 68.27 acres of land in Edgewater, expanding the Clean Energy Loan Program, and establishing cottage home development standards. It will also consider changes to the fee structure, tax exemptions for a property in Gambrings, and an extension of a public‑safety officer tax credit. Additionally, a resolution will be considered to use Advance Land Acquisition Capital Project funds for land purchases in Edgewater and Harmans, and a charter amendment to create an Office of Multi‑Cultural Affairs will be proposed.

• Bill 90-25: Accept partial gift of 68.27 acres in Edgewater from Glebe Bay, LLP and Ardebella Fox
• Bill 91-25: Increase Clean Energy Loan Program maximum loan amount to $50,000 and expand eligible projects
• Bill 94-25: Rename "environmental protection fee" to "infrastructure maintenance fee" and adjust right‑of‑entry provisions
• Resolution 34-25: Approve use of Advance Land Acquisition Capital Project funds to purchase properties in Edgewater and Harmans
• Bill 95-25: Approve payment in lieu of taxes for Little Patuxent Family property in Gambrings

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider several ordinances and a charter amendment. Items include a new Infrastructure Maintenance Fee and right‑of‑entry rules, tax credit extensions for public safety officers, a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes agreement for a property in Gambrills, and transfers of capital budget funds for education projects. The council will also vote on creating an Office of Multi‑Cultural Affairs.

• Bill 94‑25: Ordinance changing the “environmental protection fee” to an “infrastructure maintenance fee” and setting right‑of‑entry rules for Public Works employees and contractors.
• Bill 95‑25: Ordinance approving a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes agreement for a property in Little Patuxent Family, Gambrills.
• Bill 96‑25: Ordinance extending the property tax credit duration for public safety officers.
• Resolution 36‑25: Proposed charter amendment to create the Office of Multi‑Cultural Affairs and a Multi‑Cultural Affairs Officer.
• Bill 88‑25: Ordinance transferring and supplementing capital budget appropriations for Board of Education all‑day K‑12 and pre‑K projects.

The Council elected a new Chair and Vice Chair and unanimously adopted the election resolution. It approved Bill No. 76‑25, an ordinance redefining snow‑and‑ice removal duties on sidewalks, with a 4‑3 vote. Several amendments to Bill No. 81‑25 concerning bicycle, pedestrian and transit infrastructure were also adopted.

• Elected Chair and Vice Chair (Resolution 35‑25) – unanimous
• Suspended Rule 4‑104 to consider Resolution 35‑25 – unanimous
• Passed Bill 76‑25 (snow/ice removal ordinance) – 4 aye, 3 nay
• Adopted Amendment No. 9 to Bill 81‑25 – 5 aye, 2 nay
• Adopted Amendment No. 10 to Bill 81‑25 – 6 aye, 1 nay
• Adopted Amendment No. 11 to Bill 81‑25 – 4 aye, 3 nay
• Adopted Amendment No. 12 to Bill 81‑25 – 4 aye, 3 nay
• Approved minutes for November 17, 2025 – motion passed (vote not recorded)

County Council

The County Council is introducing ordinances to accept a 68.27-acre land gift in Edgewater and expand the Clean Energy Loan Program. The body will also hold public hearings on sidewalk snow removal requirements and the Odenton Town Center Master Plan.

• Bill 90-25: Acceptance of a partial gift of 68.27 acres of land in Edgewater from Glebe Bay, LLP and Ardebella Fox
• Bill 91-25: Increasing maximum Clean Energy Loan Program loans to $50,000 and expanding eligible projects
• Bill 92-25: Establishing development and density requirements for cottage home developments
• Bill 93-25: Permitting dog day care and training facilities in certain residential, commercial, industrial, and small business districts
• Bill 76-25: Modifying sidewalk snow and ice removal requirements and changing violations from criminal to civil offenses

The council passed Bill 87-25, amending the Odenton Town Center Master Plan, with a unanimous vote. Amendment 14 to Bill 76-25 was adopted by a 4‑3 vote. Several amendments to Bill 81-25 were adopted, and one was defeated.

• Bill 87-25 (Odenton Town Center Master Plan amendments) passed (7-0)
• Amendment 14 to Bill 76-25 adopted (4-3)
• Amendment 2 to Bill 81-25 adopted (4-3)
• Amendment 4 to Bill 81-25 adopted (4-3)
• Amendment 5 to Bill 81-25 adopted (7-0)
• Amendment 6 to Bill 81-25 defeated (3-4)
• Amendment 7 to Bill 81-25 adopted (4-3)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions. Items include amendments to the Odenton Town Center Master Plan, capital budget transfers for education projects, and fund transfers for land acquisition. Two resolutions address the disposition of county-owned property, one approving a surplus sale on Dorsey Road and another authorizing purchases in Edgewater and Harmans. All items are introduced by Chair Ms. Hummer at the request of the County Executive.

• Bill 87-25 – amendment to the Odenton Town Center Master Plan
• Bill 88-25 – transfer and supplementary appropriations for Board of Education capital projects
• Bill 89-25 – fund transfers and supplementary appropriations, including Advance Land Acquisition project
• Resolution 33-25 – approval of surplus disposition of county property on Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie
• Resolution 34-25 – use of Advance Land Acquisition funds to purchase properties in Edgewater and Harmans

County Council

The County Council will discuss several budget transfers for school projects and land acquisitions. The body is also considering ordinances regarding sidewalk snow removal, rental property air conditioning requirements, and the transition to zero-emissions leaf blowers.

• Bill 83-25: Authorization of special taxing district refunding bonds up to $12,360,000 for the Arundel Gateway Project
• Bill 88-25: Budget transfers for Board of Education kindergarten, pre-K, and sustainability projects
• Bill 79-25: Requirements for air conditioning maintenance and alternative cooling in multiple dwellings
• Bill 76-25: Changing sidewalk snow and ice removal failure from a criminal to a civil offense
• Resolution 34-25: Use of funds to purchase real properties in Edgewater and Harmans

The Council voted to authorize up to $12,360,000 in special taxing district refunding bonds for the Arundel Gateway Project. It also approved an ordinance expanding police captains into the uniformed public safety exclusive representative definition, and adopted Amendment No. 10 to the sidewalk snow‑and‑ice removal ordinance. All three measures passed unanimously.

• Approved Bill 83-25 authorizing $12,360,000 bond issuance (7 aye, 0 nay)
• Approved Bill 86-25 expanding police captains in public safety representation (7 aye, 0 nay)
• Adopted Amendment No. 10 adding a definition of “fronting” to the snow‑and‑ice ordinance (7 aye, 0 nay)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a motion to move the meeting into closed session. If adopted, the closed session would be used to discuss a personnel matter under state law. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to go into closed session
• Potential closed session to discuss a personnel matter

The council voted to close the October 31 meeting under Maryland law to discuss a personnel matter. The motion to close passed with a roll‑call vote of 5‑0‑2. No other actions or decisions were taken during the closed session.

• Closed session approved (5-0-2)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider several items, including an amendment to the capital budget to transfer and supplement funds for the Odenton MARC TOD Development Phases 1 & 2A, MD 170 widening, MD 214 & Loch Haven Road, and campus improvement projects. Additional items include an ordinance to amend the Odenton Town Center Master Plan, a resolution supporting the Board of Education’s FY 2027 school construction request, and various personnel, public safety, and zoning ordinances.

• Bill 78-25: Transfer and supplementary appropriations for Odenton MARC TOD Development Phases 1 & 2A, MD 170 widening, MD 214 & Loch Haven Road, and campus improvement projects
• Bill 87-25: Amendments to the Odenton Town Center Master Plan
• Resolution 31-25: Support for Anne Arundel County Board of Education FY 2027 public school construction capital improvement program
• Bill 77-25: Personnel pay plan and classification changes, including a financial disclosure requirement for a Police Department position
• Bill 68-25: Ordinance requiring animal rescue licenses and defining conditional uses

The council adopted Resolution 30-25, amending the county charter to permit authorized employee representatives to use binding arbitration for labor disputes. The resolution passed unanimously with all seven members voting aye and no nays. In the same session, the council also approved several ordinances—including Bill 77-25 on personnel classifications, Bill 67-25 on floodplain management, and Bill 68-25 on animal rescue—each passing unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 30-25 (charter amendment for binding arbitration) – Aye: Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay: none
• Passed Bill 77-25 (personnel pay plan and classification changes) – Aye: Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay: none
• Passed Bill 67-25 (floodplain, erosion, stormwater management definitions) – Aye: Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay: none
• Passed Bill 68-25 (animal rescue licensing and zoning) – Aye: Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay: none
• Approved minutes for October 6, 2025 – motion passed
• Adopted preliminary motion that partial reading of any bill, resolution, minutes, or amendment constitutes reading of the whole – motion passed

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a series of ordinances, including a $12.36 million special taxing district bond to refinance the Arundel Gateway Project, amendments to the capital budget, property‑maintenance civil fines, development impact‑fee credits, and an extension of the 9‑1‑1 specialist property‑tax credit. It will also hear resolutions requesting state funding for community‑college facilities, a forest‑conservation manual, and a charter amendment on labor arbitration.

• Bill No. 78-25 – Transfer and supplementary appropriations for Odenton MARC TOD, MD 170 widening, MD 214 & Loch Haven Road, and Campus Improvements capital projects
• Bill No. 79-25 – Modify civil fines and cooling‑system requirements in the Property Maintenance Code for multiple‑dwelling units
• Bill No. 81-25 – Revise transportation adequate public‑facilities standards and impact‑fee credit criteria for subdivisions
• Bill No. 83-25 – Authorize issuance of special taxing district refunding bonds up to $12,360,000 for the Arundel Gateway Project
• Bill No. 85-25 – Define and require replacement of county‑owned gas‑powered leaf blowers with zero‑emissions models

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a $12,360,000 special taxing district bond for the Arundel Gateway Project. Other items include updates to the water supply master plan, a transition to zero‑emissions leaf blowers, and changes to police union representation. The council will also consider amendments to floodplain management definitions and related fees.

• Bill No. 83-25: authorize issuance of special taxing district refunding bonds up to $12,360,000 for the Arundel Gateway Project
• Bill No. 84-25: amend the 2022 Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems (text and maps)
• Bill No. 85-25: require replacement of county‑owned gas‑powered leaf blowers with zero‑emissions models
• Bill No. 86-25 (Emergency): allow police captains to join the uniformed public safety exclusive representative organization
• Bill No. 67-25 (as amended): modify definitions, fees, and requirements for clearing, pruning, and grading in critical areas, adding habitat enhancement plan provisions

The County Council approved three amendments to Bill 67-25, which deals with floodplain, erosion and stormwater management. Amendment No. 8 (definition changes) passed 6‑1, while Amendments No. 9 and No. 10 (reference materials and fee removals) passed unanimously. The bill will be heard again on October 20, 2025. The council also approved the September 15, 2025 minutes and adopted a reading rule.

• Adopted Amendment No. 8 to Bill 67-25 (6-1 vote)
• Adopted Amendment No. 9 to Bill 67-25 (7-0 vote)
• Adopted Amendment No. 10 to Bill 67-25 (7-0 vote)
• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (vote not recorded)
• Passed preliminary motion that partial reading counts as full reading (vote not recorded)

County Council

The council will consider several ordinances, including a capital‑budget amendment that transfers funds to the Odenton MARC TOD, MD 170 widening, MD 214 & Loch Haven Road, and campus improvement projects. Additional items include changes to property‑maintenance code fines and air‑conditioning requirements, a lease amendment for the Wiley H. Bates High School property, and revisions to transportation‑related development standards and tax credits. The meeting also includes a resolution designating areas near the Glen Burnie Light Rail station as a transit‑oriented development.

• Bill 78-25 – Capital budget amendment for Odenton MARC TOD, MD 170 widening, MD 214 & Loch Haven Road, and campus improvements
• Bill 79-25 – Modifies civil fines and air‑conditioning requirements for multiple‑dwelling property maintenance
• Bill 80-25 – Amended lease for a portion of Wiley H. Bates High School property in Annapolis
• Bill 81-25 – Revises transportation adequate public facilities standards and impact‑fee credit rules
• Bill 82-25 – Extends the 9‑1‑1 specialist property tax credit duration

The County Council held a closed session on a personnel matter and approved the September 2 minutes. It passed Bill 75-25, adding a Youth Nature Immersion Program as a conditional use in zoning. The council also approved Bill 65-25, amending the Homeowners Property Tax Credit program, and adopted two amendments to Bill 67-25 concerning clearing and pruning definitions.

• Closed session on personnel matter approved (aye: Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Pickard, Hummer; nay: none)
• Minutes for September 2, 2025 approved
• Bill 75-25 (Youth Nature Immersion Program zoning ordinance) passed (aye: Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Hummer; nay: none)
• Bill 65-25 (Homeowners Property Tax Credit amendment) passed (aye: Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Hummer; nay: none)
• Amendment 1 to Bill 67-25 (definition of “clearing”) adopted (aye: Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Hummer; nay: none)
• Amendment 2 to Bill 67-25 (removal of pruning prohibition) adopted (aye: Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Hummer; nay: none)

County Council

The County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances. Key items include a loan agreement for a community benefit district and modifications to stormwater remediation fees.

• Bill No. 61-25: Loan and Assignment Agreement for Epping Forest Special Community Benefit District with M & T Bank
• Bill No. 62-25: Modifications to stormwater remediation fee calculations and exemptions
• Bill No. 65-25: Definition changes for the Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program
• Bill No. 69-25: Proposal to allow workforce housing in R22 as a conditional use
• Bill No. 73-25: Proposal to allow marine construction and pile driving as a special exception use in MA-2

The Anne Arundel County Council adopted six ordinances covering sidewalk snow removal, stormwater fee calculations, a homeowners tax credit amendment, workforce housing in R22, and marine construction uses. All six measures were passed by roll‑call vote, with only one dissent on the tax‑credit amendment. The council also approved a preliminary reading motion and the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting.

• Approved preliminary motion that partial reading counts as full reading (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Passed Bill No. 61-25 (Epping Forest tax levy) – Aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; Nay: none
• Passed Bill No. 62-25 (stormwater fee revisions) – Aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; Nay: none
• Adopted Amendment No. 2 to Bill No. 65-25 (inflation‑adjusted tax credit) – Aye: Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; Nay: Volke
• Passed Bill No. 69-25 (workforce housing conditional use) – Aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; Nay: none
• Passed Bill No. 73-25 (marine construction special exception) – Aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; Nay: none

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a major financing package that would allow issuance of bond anticipation notes up to $800,000,000 and general obligation bonds up to $1,611,208,326. Additional items include updates to floodplain and stormwater regulations, new zoning provisions for animal rescue and marine construction, and approvals for private activity bonds and health‑benefit cost estimates.

• Bill 55-25 – authorizes bond anticipation notes not to exceed $800,000,000 and bonds not to exceed $1,611,208,326 for capital projects
• Bill 67-25 – ordinance revising floodplain, erosion, sediment control and stormwater definitions and fees
• Bill 68-25 – ordinance adding “animal rescue” as a conditional use and home occupation in certain zoning districts
• Bill 73-25 – ordinance permitting pile driving and marine construction as a special‑exception use in MA‑2
• Resolution 17-25 – host‑jurisdiction approval of private activity bonds for financing The Village at Providence Point

The Council adopted a preliminary motion stating that a partial reading of any bill, resolution, minutes, or amendment shall be considered a full reading. The Council also approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided during this session.

• Adopted rule that partial reading counts as whole reading
• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes

County Council

The council will consider Resolution No. 17‑25, which would approve the county as host jurisdiction for private activity bonds to finance The Village at Providence Point. Several ordinances will also be considered, including changes to pension DROP program rules (Bill 59‑25), loan approvals for the Annapolis Roads and Epping Forest special community benefit districts (Bills 60‑25 and 61‑25), and updates to stormwater fee calculations (Bill 62‑25). Additional items include zoning amendments for community piers (Bill 63‑25), nonpublic school development meeting requirements (Bill 64‑25), and a property‑tax credit definition change (Bill 65‑25). The council will also adopt resolutions on health‑benefit cost estimates (Resolution 18‑25) and appointments to the Retiree Health Benefits Trust (Resolution 19‑25).

• Resolution No. 17‑25 – host jurisdiction approval for private activity bonds to finance The Village at Providence Point.
• Bill No. 59‑25 – ordinance modifying DROP pension program rules for fire, police, detention officers, and deputy sheriffs.
• Bill No. 60‑25 – ordinance approving loan and assignment agreement for Annapolis Roads Special Community Benefit District (repayment to Shore United Bank over 15 years).
• Bill No. 61‑25 – ordinance approving loan and assignment agreement for Epping Forest Special Community Benefit District (repayment to M&T Bank over ten fiscal years).
• Bill No. 62‑25 – ordinance updating definitions and stormwater remediation fee calculations in the Watershed Protection and Restoration Program.

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will vote on an amendment to Bill No. 55‑25 that would authorize up to $800 million in bond anticipation notes and up to $1.611 billion in general obligation bonds to fund capital projects, including wastewater and water supply facilities. The meeting also includes several zoning and development ordinances, such as tiny‑home community requirements and BRAC mixed‑use development changes. Several resolutions will be considered, including approval of private activity bonds for The Village at Providence Point and the disposition of county‑owned property at 7409 Baltimore‑Annapolis Boulevard.

• Bill No. 55‑25 amendment – authorize up to $800 M in bond anticipation notes and $1.611 B in bonds for capital projects
• Bill No. 48‑25 – ordinance establishing development standards for tiny home communities
• Bill No. 50‑25 – amendment to conditional‑use requirements and expanded boundary map for BRAC mixed‑use development
• Resolution No. 16‑25 – approve surplus determination and private disposition of 7409 Baltimore‑Annapolis Boulevard, Glen Burnie
• Resolution No. 17‑25 – host jurisdiction approval for private activity bonds to finance The Village at Providence Point

The County Council approved Amendment No. 1 to Bill No. 55‑25, which lowers the bond‑issuing authority and corrects amounts, by a 7‑0 roll‑call vote. The council also approved the minutes from the June 16 meeting and withdrew Bill No. 48‑25, the tiny‑home community zoning ordinance. Bill No. 55‑25 will be heard again on July 21, 2025.

• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill 55‑25 (7‑0)
• Approved June 16, 2025 council minutes (motion passed)
• Withdrew Bill 48‑25 (tiny‑home community ordinance) (withdrawn by sponsor)
• Scheduled Bill 55‑25 for hearing on July 21, 2025

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will vote on several ordinances, including a pension DROP program amendment, loan and assignment agreements that would obligate the County to levy special tax assessments to repay loans for the Annapolis Roads and Epping Forest Special Community Benefit Districts, and changes to stormwater remediation fee calculations. Additional items include zoning adjustments for community piers, tiny‑home developments, and emergency budget fund transfers. The council will also consider a resolution to dispose of surplus County‑owned property at 7409 Baltimore‑Annapolis Boulevard.

• Bill 59-25 – Ordinance modifying the DROP pension program for fire, police, detention officers and deputy sheriffs
• Bill 60-25 – Ordinance approving loan and assignment agreement for Annapolis Roads Special Community Benefit District
• Bill 61-25 – Ordinance approving loan and assignment agreement for Epping Forest Special Community Benefit District
• Bill 62-25 – Ordinance modifying definitions and calculations for stormwater remediation fees
• Bill 48-25 – Ordinance establishing development requirements for tiny home communities

The council approved the minutes from previous meetings and adopted a rule that a partial reading counts as a full reading. It held Bill 48‑25 on tiny‑home zoning until the July 7 meeting and adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill 50‑25 concerning BRAC mixed‑use development. The council also passed Ordinance 47‑25 on Resilience Authority personnel and emergency ordinances 51‑25 and 52‑25 for higher‑education and school‑board funding, all by unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Approved minutes for June 2, June 9, June 10 and June 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted rule that partial reading of any item constitutes a full reading (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 47‑25 on Resilience Authority Director personnel and pay plans (Aye – Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay – none)
• Motion to hold Bill 48‑25 (tiny‑home zoning) until July 7, 2025 adopted (Aye – Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay – none)
• Adopted Amendment No. 1 to Bill 50‑25 (BRAC mixed‑use development) (Aye – Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay – none)
• Passed Emergency Ordinance 51‑25 transferring funds for Anne Arundel Community College (Aye – Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay – none)
• Passed Emergency Ordinance 52‑25 providing supplementary appropriations for the Board of Education (Aye – Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Hummer; Nay – none)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider Bill No. 33‑25, an ordinance to adopt the fiscal year 2026 budget, including the current expense budget, capital budget and capital program through 2031. The council will also vote on tax‑levying ordinances (Bills 34‑25 through 41‑25) that set rates for special community benefit districts, shore erosion control districts, waterways improvement districts, and several special taxing districts. Additional items include changes to the parking lot and garage tax, metered water and wastewater charges, solid‑waste service and landfill delivery fees, and the property tax semi‑annual payment service charge.

• Bill No. 33‑25 – Adopt FY26 Annual Budget and Capital Program through FY2031
• Bills 34‑25 to 41‑25 – Set tax rates for special community benefit, shore erosion control, waterways improvement, and eight special taxing districts
• Bill No. 42‑25 – Modify the parking lot and garage tax rate
• Bill No. 43‑25 – Modify metered water and wastewater charges
• Bill No. 44‑25 – Modify solid waste service charge and landfill delivery fees

The Anne Arundel County Council approved the FY 2026 Annual and Capital Budgets (Bill 33-25). It also adopted a series of tax levy ordinances for special community benefit districts and several special taxing districts (Bills 34-25 through 46-25). All measures passed unanimously with seven ayes and no nays. The council adjourned at 10:36 A.M.

• Adopted Bill 33-25 (Annual Budget and Appropriation) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted Bill 34-25 (Tax Levies – Special Community Benefit, Shore Erosion, Waterways) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted Bill 35-25 (Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted Bill 36-25 (Arundel Mills Special Taxing District) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted Bill 37-25 (Dorchester Special Taxing District) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted Bill 38-25 (National Business Park Special Taxing District) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted Bill 42-25 (Parking Lot and Garage Tax modification) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted Bill 44-25 (Solid Waste Service Charge modification) – 7 ayes, 0 nays

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council meeting on June 10, 2025 will include a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 supplemental budget. Budget Officer Chris Trumbauer will provide the details. The council will consider any adjustments before adjourning.

• Supplemental Budget presentation by Budget Officer Chris Trumbauer

The County Council adopted Amendment No. 54, cutting $156,000 from the Discovery Village boat ramp lease. It then voted to waive the required public hearing for the supplemental budget amendments, allowing the changes to take effect without a hearing. Both actions were approved by roll‑call votes.

• Adopted preliminary motion that a partial reading counts as a full reading (unanimous)
• Motion to reconsider vote on Bill No. 33‑25, Amendment No. 54 adopted (6 aye, 1 nay)
• Amendment No. 54 adopted, reducing contractual services by $156,000 (6 aye, 1 nay)
• Motion to waive public hearing for supplemental budget passed (all present aye, no nay votes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion adopted)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and related tax ordinances. The agenda includes bills to approve the current and capital expense budgets, as well as ordinances to set tax rates for various special taxing districts and modify utility and waste collection fees.

• Adoption of FY26 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
• Tax rates for Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District
• Tax rates for Arundel Mills Special Taxing District
• Modification of parking lot and garage tax rate
• Modification of metered water and wastewater charges

The Anne Arundel County Council adopted Amendments 1‑39 to the FY 2026 budget as a block. Several individual amendments were either adopted (44, 45, 46, 50, 51) or defeated (42, 43, 47, 48, 49, 52, 53, 54). Nine capital‑budget amendments were also adopted, reducing FY 2026 water and wastewater bond amounts.

• Adopted Amendments 1‑39 as a block (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; nay: none)
• Amendment 42 defeated (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Leadbetter; nay: Rodvien, Smith, Pickard, Hummer)
• Amendment 43 defeated (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Leadbetter; nay: Rodvien, Smith, Pickard, Hummer)
• Amendment 44 adopted (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Leadbetter, Smith, Hummer; nay: Rodvien, Pickard)
• Amendment 45 adopted (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; nay: none)
• Amendment 46 adopted (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; nay: none)
• Amendment 47 defeated (aye: none; nay: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer)
• Adopted nine capital‑budget amendments reducing FY 26 water and wastewater bond amounts

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider an ordinance (Bill No. 55‑25) to issue bond anticipation notes up to $800 million and general‑obligation bonds up to $1,611,208,326 to finance capital projects. Additional items include adopting the FY 2026‑2030 Consolidated Plan, approving tax‑exempt status for Arundel Community Development Services properties, and amending zoning rules for home‑occupation pet grooming. The council will also vote on a resolution appointing members to the Police Accountability Board.

• Bill No. 55‑25 – authorize up to $800 M in bond anticipation notes and $1.611 B in bonds for capital projects
• Bill No. 56‑25 – adopt the Anne Arundel County Consolidated Plan FY 2026‑2030
• Bill No. 57‑25 – approve payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes and tax exemptions for Arundel Community Development Services affordable‑housing properties
• Bill No. 58‑25 – add pet‑grooming services as a permitted home occupation with animal‑number limits
• Resolution No. 14‑25 – appoint members to the Police Accountability Board

The County Council adopted Resolution No. 14‑25, appointing members to the Police Accountability Board. The resolution passed unanimously with all seven council members voting aye. The council also approved prior meeting minutes and adopted a rule that a partial reading of any bill counts as a full reading.

• Approved minutes for prior meetings (May 1‑9, May 19, May 20, May 21‑22, May 28) (unanimous)
• Adopted rule that partial reading of any bill, resolution, minutes, or amendment constitutes a full reading (vote passed)
• Adopted Resolution No. 14‑25 appointing members to the Police Accountability Board (aye: Pickard, Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Hummer; nay: none)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will hold its FY26 budget meeting. Council members will discuss the auditor’s final recommendations and hear the budget officer’s response. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Auditor’s Final Recommendations Discussion
• Response to the County Auditor from the Budget Officer

Council members discussed the Auditor’s Office recommendations that were emailed on May 27. The Budget Officer presented the Administration’s response to those comments. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Motion to adjourn adopted (motion by Nathan Volke, seconded by Allison Pickard)

County Council

The County Council will hold a virtual meeting to hear departmental presentations regarding the FY26 budget. The session covers both operating and capital budget requests.

• Operating budget presentations: General Fund, Solid Waste, Watershed Protection & Restoration, and Utilities
• Capital budget presentations: Roads, Traffic, Bridges, and Dredging
• Capital budget presentations: Watershed Protection & Restoration, Waste Management Services, and Water & Wastewater

The council met virtually on May 22, 2025 to review operating and capital budget items. Presentations were given by the General Fund, Solid Waste, Watershed Protection & Restoration, Utilities, and various capital offices. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 12:49 p.m.

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 budget. Council members will consider Ordinance Bill No. 33 to adopt the annual and capital budgets for FY 2026. They will also review a series of tax levy ordinances (Bills 34‑41) for special taxing districts, as well as charges related to parking, water, wastewater, and solid waste. All items are introduced by Chair Ms. Hummer at the request of the County Executive.

• Bill No. 33 – Ordinance to adopt the FY 2026 annual and capital budgets
• Bill No. 34 – Tax levies for special community benefit, shore erosion control, and waterways improvement districts
• Bill No. 42 – Modification of the parking lot and garage tax rate
• Bill No. 43 – Changes to metered water and wastewater charges
• Bill No. 44 – Adjustments to solid waste service and landfill delivery fees

County Council

The County Council will hold a virtual meeting to review FY26 operating and capital budget presentations. Various county departments will present their financial requirements for the upcoming fiscal year.

• FY26 Budget presentations for Board of Elections
• FY26 Budget presentations for Personnel, Budget, and Finance
• FY26 Budget presentations for OIT and Central Services
• FY26 Budget presentations for Inspections & Permits and Planning & Zoning
• FY26 Budget presentations for Transportation and Recs & Parks

The Anne Arundel County Council met virtually on May 20, 2025 to review the FY 2026 operating and capital budget. Council members present were Pete Smith, Allison Pickard, Julie K. Hummer, Lisa Rodvien, and Shannon Leadbetter; Nathan Volke and Amanda Fiedler were absent. Presentations were given by the Board of Elections and county offices including Personnel, Budget, Finance, OIT, Central Services, Inspections & Permits, Planning & Zoning, Transportation, and Recreation and Parks. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded before the council adjourned at 12:46 p.m.

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider three emergency ordinances that transfer and supplement current‑expense budget funds for the Higher Education Fund, the Board of Education, and fourth‑quarter operations. A major ordinance will create a Department of Animal Services, establishing a director, an Animal Welfare Council, and related fee and licensing changes. The Council will also approve a resolution appointing members to the Police Accountability Board and consider amendments to procedural rules.

• Bill No. 51‑25 – emergency ordinance to transfer appropriations in the Higher Education Fund for the current expense budget
• Bill No. 52‑25 – emergency ordinance to make supplementary appropriations to the School Current Expense Fund
• Bill No. 53‑25 – emergency ordinance for fourth‑quarter fund transfers and supplemental appropriations
• Bill No. 25‑25 – ordinance creating the Department of Animal Services and the Animal Welfare Council with related personnel and fee provisions
• Resolution No. 14‑25 – appoints members to the Police Accountability Board

The Council passed Bill 25-25, establishing the Department of Animal Services and the Animal Welfare Council, and requiring financial disclosures for the director. It also adopted Amendments No. 2 and No. 3 to Bill 24-25, updating definitions and requirements for regional commercial complexes. Additionally, Bill 29-25 was approved, exempting large‑animal veterinarian clinics in existing agricultural buildings from building permits.

• Adopted Amendment No. 2 to Bill 24-25 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adopted Amendment No. 3 to Bill 24-25 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Passed Bill 25-25 creating the Department of Animal Services and Animal Welfare Council (unanimous roll‑call)
• Passed Bill 29-25 exempting large‑animal veterinarian clinics from building permits (unanimous roll‑call)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will hold FY26 budget departmental presentations, covering operating and capital budgets for several agencies. Presentations include the Board of Elections, Aging services, Circuit Court, Social Services, Orphans Court, Liquor Board, Office of Law, AAWDC, and Partnership. No decisions are listed; the agenda is informational.

• Operating budget presentation – Board of Elections
• Operating budget presentation – Aging services
• Operating budget presentation – Circuit Court
• Operating budget presentation – Social Services
• Operating budget presentation – Liquor Board

The council held a virtual FY 2026 budget meeting and received presentations from several county offices. No substantive actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Ms. Fiedler, seconded by Ms. Pickard.

• Meeting adjourned (motion by Ms. Fiedler, seconded by Ms. Pickard)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 budget. Council members will read and consider Bill No. 33, the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, along with several tax levy ordinances for special districts and fee adjustments. Additional ordinances will modify the parking lot tax, water and wastewater charges, solid waste service charges, and property tax payment options. All items are introduced by Chair Ms. Hummer at the request of the County Executive.

• Bill No. 33 – Ordinance adopting the FY 2026 Annual and Capital Budget
• Bill No. 34 – Ordinance levying taxes for Special Community Benefit, Shore Erosion Control, and Waterways Improvement Districts
• Bill No. 42 – Ordinance modifying the parking lot and garage tax rate
• Bill No. 43 – Ordinance modifying metered water and wastewater charges
• Bill No. 44 – Ordinance modifying solid waste service charge and landfill delivery fees

The council voted on a preliminary motion, introduced by Allison Pickard and seconded by Pete Smith, to treat any partial reading of a bill, resolution, or minutes as a reading of the whole. The motion was adopted. No other legislative actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Adopted rule that a partial reading of any bill, resolution, or minutes constitutes a full reading (motion passed)

County Council

The County Council will hear departmental presentations regarding the FY26 Operating and Capital Budget. The Council will also sit as the Board of Health during this session.

• FY26 Budget presentations for Health
• FY26 Budget presentations for Animal Care & Control
• FY26 Budget presentations for Fire
• FY26 Budget presentations for Police
• FY26 Budget presentations for Sheriff, Detention, and OEM

The Board of Health meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote after Dr. Tonii Gedin’s health overview. Later, the County Council adjourned the FY 2026 budget presentation meeting. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Adjourn Board of Health meeting – unanimous vote
• Adjourn County Council budget presentation meeting – motion passed

County Council

The County Council will receive operating and capital budget presentations for the 2026 fiscal year. Various county departments and agencies will present their budget requests.

• FY26 Budget presentations from County Executive’s Office and County Auditor’s Office
• FY26 Budget presentations from AAEDC and State’s Attorney
• FY26 Budget presentations from ACDS and AACPL
• FY26 Budget presentations from AACC and Board of Education

The council met on May 12, 2025 to review the FY 2026 operating and capital budget. After presentations and a recess, the meeting reconvened and was adjourned at 1:22 p.m. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will vote on establishing a new Department of Animal Services, including a Director position and related ethics requirements. It will also consider several zoning and development measures, such as tiny‑home community standards, BRAC mixed‑use development changes, and regional commercial complex regulations. Additional items include a loan agreement for the Indian Hills Special Community Benefit District and updates to the Board of Appeals procedures.

• Bill 25‑25: Create Department of Animal Services, appoint Director, and establish Animal Welfare Council
• Bill 48‑25: Set development requirements for tiny home communities in residential and mixed‑use zones
• Bill 50‑25: Amend conditional‑use requirements and adopt expanded boundary map for BRAC Mixed Use Development
• Bill 27‑25: Approve loan and assessment for Indian Hills Special Community Benefit District from First‑Citizens Bank & Trust
• Bill 24‑25: Clarify uses, dwelling‑unit density, and parking standards for regional commercial complexes

The Council approved Bill 27‑25, authorizing a loan and special tax assessment for the Indian Hills Special Community Benefit District. It adopted Resolution 13‑25 designating May 10, 2025 as National Pan‑Hellenic Council Day. The council also passed Bill 9‑25 and Bill 10‑25, adopting the Region 1 General Development Plan and the Region 1 Comprehensive Zoning updates.

• Approved Bill 27‑25 loan for Indian Hills district (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 13‑25 designating National Pan‑Hellenic Council Day (7‑0)
• Passed Bill 9‑25 adopting Region 1 General Development Plan (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Passed Bill 10‑25 adopting Region 1 Comprehensive Zoning updates (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes for April 21, 2025 legislative day (vote not specified)
• Adopted preliminary motion that partial reading counts as whole (vote not specified)

County Council

The council will present the proposed FY 2026 budget and hear budget updates from the Planning Advisory Board, Spending Affordability Committee, and a budget overview. It will then consider two ordinances requested by the County Executive: Bill 9-25 to adopt the Anne Arundel County Region 1 Plan, amending the General Development Plan, and Bill 10-25 to repeal existing comprehensive zoning maps for Region 1 and adopt a digital zoning layer. Both bills pertain to the Region 1 area that includes Brooklyn Park, Linthicum Heights, Curtis Bay, Ferndale, BWI Airport, Harmans, and parts of Hanover.

• Presentation of the Proposed FY 2026 Budget
• Bill No. 9-25 – Ordinance to adopt the Anne Arundel County Region 1 Plan (amends General Development Plan)
• Bill No. 10-25 – Ordinance to repeal certain comprehensive zoning maps and adopt a Digital Zoning Layer for Region 1
• Budget presentations by the Planning Advisory Board, Spending Affordability Committee, and a budget overview

The council adopted a rule that a partial reading counts as a full reading of any measure. It defeated Amendment No. 13 to Bill No. 10‑25, but approved Amendments No. 21 and No. 22, changing several parcels to Urban Mixed‑Use zoning. The council also voted to hold Bill No. 9‑25 (Region 1 Plan) until May 5, 2025.

• Adopted preliminary reading rule (partial reading counts as whole)
• Defeated Bill No. 10‑25, Amendment No. 13 (vote: 0 aye, 6 nay, 1 absent)
• Approved Bill No. 10‑25, Amendment No. 21 (vote: 6 aye, 0 nay, 1 absent)
• Approved Bill No. 10‑25, Amendment No. 22 (vote: 6 aye, 0 nay, 1 absent)
• Adopted motion to hold Bill No. 9‑25 until May 5, 2025 (vote: 6 aye, 0 nay, 1 absent)

County Council

The County Council will discuss several zoning and development plans, including the Region 1 and Region 3 plans. The body is also considering an ordinance to establish a Department of Animal Services and an Animal Welfare Council.

• Bill No. 25-25: Creation of the Department of Animal Services and Animal Welfare Council
• Bill Nos. 9-25 and 11-25: Adoption of Region 1 and Region 3 General Development Plans
• Bill Nos. 10-25 and 12-25: Adoption of Digital Zoning Layers for Region 1 and Region 3
• Bill No. 32-25: Modifying administrative charges and penalties for special community benefit districts
• Resolution No. 12-25: Selecting SC & H Group for the fiscal year 2025 financial audit

The council adopted a series of amendments to Bills 11‑25 and 12‑25 that change zoning and land-use designations for parcels in Glen Burnie and Millersville. Two earlier amendments (No. 7 to Bill 11‑25 and No. 10 to Bill 12‑25) were defeated after reconsideration. The adopted amendments were approved by roll‑call votes, with most members voting aye. The council scheduled the final consideration of Bills 11‑25 and 12‑25 for the May 5 meeting.

• Adopted Amendment No.10 to Bill 11‑25 (Aye: Fiedler, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Hummer; Nay: Rodvien)
• Adopted Amendment No.13 to Bill 12‑25 (Aye: Volke, Fiedler, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; Nay: Rodvien)
• Adopted Amendment No.11 to Bill 11‑25 (Aye: Fiedler, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Hummer; Nay: Rodvien)
• Adopted Amendment No.14 to Bill 12‑25 (Aye: Fiedler, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Hummer; Nay: Rodvien)
• Adopted Amendment No.15 to Bill 12‑25 (Aye: Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Hummer; Nay: none)
• Adopted Amendment No.16 to Bill 12‑25 (Aye: Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Hummer; Nay: none)
• Defeated Amendment No.7 to Bill 11‑25 (Aye: none; Nay: Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Hummer)
• Defeated Amendment No.10 to Bill 12‑25 (Aye: none; Nay: Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Volke, Hummer)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a series of ordinances at its April 15 meeting. Key items include establishing a Department of Animal Services with a new director and Animal Welfare Council, adjusting the development plan process for public charter schools, approving a loan repayment plan for the Indian Hills Special Community Benefit District, updating Board of Appeals procedures, and changing permitting rules for large animal veterinary clinics. Each ordinance will be debated and voted on during the session.

• Bill No. 25 – Ordinance to create the Department of Animal Services, appoint a Director, and establish the Animal Welfare Council, shifting animal care duties from the Police Department.
• Bill No. 26 – Ordinance adding an exemption for public charter schools from the standard development plan process.
• Bill No. 27 – Ordinance approving a loan and assessment to repay First‑Citizens Bank for the Indian Hills Special Community Benefit District over up to six fiscal years.
• Bill No. 28 – Ordinance amending Board of Appeals rules, including meeting frequency, quorum requirements, appeal fees, and communication methods.
• Bill No. 29 – Ordinance exempting large‑animal veterinarian clinics from building permits in existing agricultural buildings and allowing them as a conditional use in rural agricultural zones.

The County Council held a closed session on April 15, 2025 to consult counsel. Councilmember Leadbetter moved, and Councilmember Smith seconded, a motion to close the meeting under Section 3-305(b)(7); the roll call vote was 5‑0 with two members absent, and the motion passed. No other actions were taken.

• Closed session authorized (5-0 vote)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including the adoption of the Region 9 General Development Plan that updates the county’s General Development Plan for the Mayo Peninsula and surrounding areas. The council will also vote on zoning changes for the BWI Mixed Use Overlay Area, large‑animal veterinary clinic permits, and a loan agreement for the Indian Hills Special Community Benefit District. Additional items include selecting an auditor for the FY 2025 financial audit and appointing a representative to a personnel‑policy committee.

• Bill 3‑25 (as amended): Adopt the “Anne Arundel County Region 9 Plan,” amending Plan2040 for the Mayo Peninsula, Galesville, West River, Shady Side, Churchton, Deale, Tracy’s Landing, North Beach, parts of Edgewater, and Friendship.
• Bill 27‑25: Ordinance approving a loan and assignment agreement for the Indian Hills Special Community Benefit District, obligating a special tax to repay a loan from First‑Citizens Bank & Trust Company.
• Bill 30‑25: Ordinance amending the BWI Mixed Use Overlay Area map and allowing additional uses within that overlay area.
• Resolution 12‑25: Resolution selecting SC & H Group, an independent firm of certified public accountants, to perform the fiscal year 2025 financial audit.
• Bill 22‑25: Ordinance approving the “School Utilization Chart 2025” prepared by the Planning and Zoning Officer.

The council adopted Amendment No. 18 to Bill 2‑25, then passed Bill 2‑25 on redevelopment requirements with a 4‑3 vote. Bills 3‑25 and 4‑25, which adopt the Region 9 General Development Plan and update zoning for Region 9, were approved unanimously. The minutes from the March 17 meeting were also approved.

• Adopted Amendment No. 18 to Bill 2‑25 (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; nay: none)
• Passed Bill 2‑25 on redevelopment requirements (aye: Rodvien, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; nay: Volke, Fiedler, Leadbetter)
• Passed Bill 3‑25 adopting Region 9 General Development Plan (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; nay: none)
• Passed Bill 4‑25 updating zoning for Region 9 (aye: Volke, Fiedler, Rodvien, Leadbetter, Smith, Pickard, Hummer; nay: none)
• Approved March 17, 2025 council minutes (motion by Pickard, seconded by Volke; vote not recorded but motion carried)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a motion to move into closed session. If approved, the closed session would be used to discuss a personnel matter involving specific individuals, as allowed by Maryland Code §3-305(b)(1). No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to go into closed session
• Potential closed session to discuss a personnel matter under MD Code §3-305(b)(1)

The council voted to close the March 26, 2025 meeting to discuss a personnel matter. The motion passed 5‑0, with two members absent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Closed session approved (5-0, 2 absent)

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will review a slate of ordinances and resolutions. Key items include establishing a Department of Animal Services, adding a development‑plan exemption for public charter schools, and transferring funds in the current expense budget. Several comprehensive zoning and regional plan ordinances for Regions 1, 3, 9 and other zoning changes will also be heard.

• Bill No. 25‑25: Ordinance to create the Department of Animal Services and related Animal Welfare Council provisions
• Bill No. 26‑25: Ordinance adding a development‑plan exemption for public charter schools
• Bill No. 19‑25: Ordinance for second‑quarter transfer and supplementary appropriations in the current expense budget
• Bill No. 2‑25 (as amended): Ordinance adding redevelopment requirements and conditional‑use changes for multifamily and townhouse projects
• Bill No. 3‑25 (amended): Ordinance adopting the Anne Arundel County Region 9 Plan

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will discuss a series of pending ordinances, including a proposal to modify the limits of the Snug Harbor Waterways Improvement District. Other items include a budget transfer and supplementary appropriations ordinance, zoning changes for townhouses and workforce housing, approval of the 2025 School Utilization Chart, and changes to the Youth Advisory Council membership. The meeting also features a presentation from Police Chief Awad and routine procedural discussions.

• Bill No. 17-25 – ordinance to modify the Snug Harbor Waterways Improvement District limits
• Bill No. 19-25 – ordinance for second‑quarter budget transfers and supplementary appropriations
• Bill No. 20-25 – ordinance adjusting setbacks for townhouse and workforce housing projects
• Bill No. 22-25 – ordinance approving the School Utilization Chart 2025
• Bill No. 23-25 – ordinance increasing voting members and removing term limits for the Youth Advisory Council

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a school utilization chart, changes to the Youth Advisory Council, and zoning updates for regional commercial complexes. It will also address a budget appropriation for the Board of Education and adopt the Region 9 General Development Plan with a digital zoning layer. Additional items include redevelopment requirements and amendments to various zoning regulations.

• Bill 22-25 – Ordinance to approve the School Utilization Chart 2025
• Bill 23-25 – Ordinance to modify Youth Advisory Council membership rules
• Bill 24-25 – Ordinance clarifying regional commercial complex uses and parking
• Bill 8-25 – Ordinance for supplementary appropriations to the Local Education Fund
• Bill 3-25 – Ordinance adopting the Anne Arundel County Region 9 Plan

County Council

The County Council will discuss the adoption of the Region 9 Plan and corresponding digital zoning layers for areas including the Mayo Peninsula and North Beach. The body will also hold public hearings on ordinances regarding miniature pigs, school bus facilities, and redevelopment requirements.

• Bill No. 3-25: Adoption of the Anne Arundel County Region 9 Plan
• Bill No. 4-25: Adoption of the Digital Zoning Layer for Region Planning Area No. 9
• Bill No. 6-25: Licensing and shelter requirements for miniature pigs in residential districts
• Bill No. 7-25: Fund transfer from Forest Dr./MD 665 Int. Imp. project to R & B Project Plan
• Bill No. 19-25: Second Quarter Transfer and Supplementary Appropriations for the current expense budget

County Council

The County Council will discuss the impact of potential federal grants and loans. The body is scheduled to consider ordinances that would adopt new regional plans for Region 1 and Region 3, as well as amend the county's comprehensive zoning maps for those areas.

• Discussion on potential federal grants and loans
• Adoption of Anne Arundel County Region 1 Plan
• Adoption of Anne Arundel County Region 3 Plan
• Amending comprehensive zoning maps for Region 1
• Amending comprehensive zoning maps for Region 3

County Council

The County Council is introducing several ordinances to adopt region plans and digital zoning layers for Regions 1, 3, and 9. The body will also vote on the creation of an Office of Transportation and funding petitions for Anne Arundel Community College.

• Bills 9-12 and 3-4: Adoption of Region 1, 3, and 9 plans and digital zoning layers
• Bill 1-25: Creation of an Office of Transportation and Transportation Officer position
• Bill 8-25: Supplementary appropriations and fund transfers for the Board of Education
• Resolutions 2-4: Funding petitions for Anne Arundel Community College building renovations
• Bill 6-25: Licensing and zoning requirements for miniature pigs in residential districts

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a loan and special tax assessment for the Severn Grove Special Community Benefit District. Bills will address short‑term building exemptions, school bus facility zoning, and an increase to the small‑procurement quote threshold. Additional resolutions seek funding for Anne Arundel Community College projects and a federal justice assistance grant.

• Bill No. 96‑24: amendment to allow pre‑built short‑term buildings at religious or educational facilities
• Bill No. 97‑24: amendment to permit school bus facilities as conditional uses in C1 zoning districts
• Bill No. 98‑24: amendment to raise the small‑procurement quote threshold from $5,000 to $10,000
• Bill No. 99‑24: ordinance to levy a special tax to repay a loan from Sandy Spring Bank for the Severn Grove district over fifteen fiscal years
• Resolution No. 49‑24: approval of application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

County Council

The Anne Arundel County Council will consider a series of ordinances during its Legislative Day No. 1 on January 14, 2025. Key items include creating an Office of Transportation, adding redevelopment requirements, and adopting the Anne Arundel County Region 9 Plan, which updates land‑use policies for the Mayo Peninsula and surrounding communities. The council will also approve a loan agreement for the Severn Grove Special Community Benefit District and raise the small‑procurement threshold to $10,000.

• Bill 1‑25: Ordinance to create an Office of Transportation and appoint a Transportation Officer.
• Bill 2‑25: Ordinance adding development requirements and fee reductions for redevelopment projects.
• Bill 3‑25: Ordinance adopting the Anne Arundel County Region 9 Plan for the Mayo Peninsula, Galesville, West River, Shady Side, Churchton, Deale, Tracy’s Landing, North Beach, Edgewater and Friendship.
• Bill 4‑25: Ordinance repealing certain comprehensive zoning maps and adopting a Digital Zoning Layer for Region 9.
• Bill 99‑24: Ordinance approving a loan and assignment agreement for the Severn Grove Special Community Benefit District, to be repaid over fifteen fiscal years.

County Council

The council will consider Bill No. 96‑24, an ordinance that would add an exemption to the site‑development plan process to allow pre‑built short‑term buildings at religious or educational facilities. It will also consider Bill No. 97‑24, an ordinance that would permit school bus facilities as a conditional use in C1 zoning districts and set related access and lot‑size requirements. In addition, the council will vote on Resolution No. 49‑24, which seeks approval for an application to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the December 16, 2024 minutes.

• Bill No. 96‑24 – ordinance to exempt pre‑built short‑term buildings at religious or educational sites
• Bill No. 97‑24 – ordinance to allow school bus facilities as a conditional use in C1 zoning districts with access and lot‑size rules
• Resolution No. 49‑24 – application for a Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. DOJ Office of Justice Programs
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024 Legislative Day No. 23
• Other routine business (call to order, invocation, pledge, etc.)