Annapolis, Maryland — week of 2026-07-06 · all Annapolis meetings

Annapolis Police Chief Search Committee Sets 12-Week Recruitment Timeline; Multiple Boards Tackle Waterfront Permits, Rentals

The Annapolis Police Chief Search Committee approved a 12-week recruitment roadmap on June 22, the only meeting in the past two weeks with published minutes. The committee voted 8-0 to approve its meeting agenda and established a timeline that puts the Police Chief job posting live on July 20, with final candidate recommendations due September 14.

Police Chief Search

The committee set a candidate screening process consisting of a resume screen, interviews, and scenario rounds to produce three finalists. Minimum qualifications were set at a Bachelor's degree and 12 or more years of law enforcement experience.

Members selected Pip Moyer and Boys & Girls Club as venues for in-person community listening sessions and approved a community engagement plan that includes Spanish translation of all materials. Candidate scoring will focus on three areas: community policing, law and order, and modernization.

A follow-up committee meeting on June 30 was scheduled to refine the draft job description, finalize dates and locations for two community engagement sessions, and review a community survey. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

Port Wardens: Waterfront Permits and Living Shoreline

The Board of Port Wardens held a public hearing June 23 covering five waterfront construction permit applications. Items included bulkhead and pier replacements at 138 Spa Dr. (PORT-2025-00019), 2 Thompson St. (PORT-2026-00006), and Davis Park (PORT-2026-00008), a finger pier and two boat lifts at 946 Creek Dr. (PORT-2026-00007), and a reconsideration of a 650-foot living shoreline at 109 Duke of Gloucester St. (PORT-2026-00003). Minutes have not been published.

Planning Commission: Senior Living Facility and Rooming House Rules

On July 2, the Planning Commission held public hearings on a proposed senior living facility at 960 Bay Village Dr. (SDP-2026-00012) and Ordinance O-11-26, which would establish licensing and zoning standards for long-term room rentals and boarding houses in private residences. The ordinance includes updates to Title 21 zoning definitions and use tables for "rooming house." No minutes are available yet.

Building Board of Appeals: Short-Term Rental and Permit Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals heard three appeals July 2. Two involved denied short-term rental license renewals: 620 Bay Ridge Ave. (APL-2026-00018, license RENT-000858-2025) and 1012 Bay Ridge Ave. (APL-2026-00019, license RENT-005842-2024). A third appeal, APL-2025-00007 at 17 Boxwood Rd., challenged building permit BLDR-2024-00384, which was approved after construction had taken place. Outcomes are not yet recorded.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The ABC Board scheduled a July 1 disciplinary hearing for Ed & An Inc., operating as Parole Liquors at 2125 Forest Drive, accused of selling alcohol to a minor. The agenda also included special event license requests for Maryland Hall's BloomHaven Summer Concert Series (July 12, Aug. 16 and 29) and a Day of the Dead event (Oct. 31), one-day beer licenses for Naval Academy Athletic Association events (PLL All-Star Game July 5, Nitro Circus Aug. 23), and notification of closure for Pearl Restaurant and Bar at 26 Market Space for renovations. Minutes are pending.

Other Meetings

Several boards and commissions met with agendas only and no published minutes: the Environmental Commission (June 24, DePaveLA presentation and Climate Action Plan discussion), Audit Committee (June 24, fraud-reporting role and financial audit status), Education Commission (June 24, officer elections and 2026-2027 goals), and Historic Preservation Commission (June 25, pre-application review at 114 Duke of Gloucester Street).

Coming Up

**July 7 — Board of Appeals:** Continued appeal on Athens Annapolis development expiration and voided permits, plus a garage setback variance at 111 Wardour Dr. and an ADU appeal at 19 Boxwood Rd.
**July 8 — Port Wardens:** Harbormaster's annual mooring permit report and reconsideration of the 650-foot living shoreline at 109 Duke of Gloucester St. (St. Mary's Parish).
**July 9 — Board of Supervisors of Elections:** Proposal to expand board membership (CA-2-26) and review of campaign finance reports.
**July 14 — Historic Preservation Commission:** Public hearing on appeal of a denied metal roof replacement at 89 East Street, living shoreline at 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, and ADA ramp repairs on State Circle.

Earlier weeks

week of 2026-06-29 — Police Chief Search Committee Sets 12-Week Roadmap for Hiring New Chief

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