ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CODE, 2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME I

CHARTER Preamble Article I. Name and Rights of the County II.

The County Council

III.

The Legislative Branch

IV.

The County Executive

V.

The Executive Branch

VI.

Special Boards, Commissions, and Committees

VII.

Budgetary and Fiscal Procedures

VIII.

Merit System

IX.

Centralized Purchasing

X.

Miscellaneous

XI.

Transition Schedule

XII.

Termination of Charter; Amendments to Charter

Reference Table

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Title

1. Definitions; Rules of Construction; Citation 2. Subpoenas and Oaths Subtitle 1. Civil Matters Subtitle 2. Criminal Matters 3. Minutes and Record of Proceedings 4. Records Management 5. Reimbursement for Certain Expenses 6. Civil Emergencies 7. County Seal, Flag, and Other Symbols 8. Urban Renewal Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Urban Renewal Areas Designated Subtitle 3. Glen Burnie Urban Renewal Area Subtitle 4. Underground Utility District 9. Miscellaneous Provisions

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ARTICLE 2. BRANCHES OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT Title

1. Executive Branch Subtitle 1. Composition, Supervision, and Structure Subtitle 2. Executive Office Subtitle 3. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Subtitle 4. Other Offices and Departments – In General Subtitle 5. Other Offices and Departments – Special Provisions Subtitle 6. Other Departments and Agencies 2. Legislative Branch 3. Judicial Branch Subtitle 1. Circuit Court Subtitle 2. Orphans’ Court

ARTICLE 3. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND SIMILAR BODIES Title

1. Board of Appeals Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Zoning Appeals 2. Board of Supervisors of Elections 2A.

Core Service Agency

2B.

Disabilities Commission

3. Economic Development 3A.

HIV/AIDS Commission

4. Housing Authority

5. Housing and Community Development 6. Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families 6A.

Maritime Industry Advisory Board

7. Pension Oversight Commission 8. Recreational Facilities Revenue Authority Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Establishment of Authority 9. Salary Standard Commission 10.

Scenic and Historic Roads Commission

11.

Self-Insurance Fund Committee

12.

Tipton Airport Authority

Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Establishment of Authority 12A.

Veterans Affairs Commission

13.

Video Lottery Facility Local Development Council

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Workforce Development

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ARTICLE 4. FINANCE, TAXATION, AND BUDGET Title

1. Real and Personal Property Taxes 2. Real Property Taxes Subtitle 1. General Provisions Subtitle 2. Exemptions, Refunds, Deferrals, and Supplements Subtitle 3. Credits Subtitle 4. Clean Energy Loan Program 3. Personal Property Tax Credits and Exemptions 3A.

Transfer and Recordation Taxes

4. Income Tax 5. Admissions and Amusement Tax 6. Taxes on Services and Commodities 7. Special Community Benefit Districts, Shore Erosion Control Districts, and Waterways Improvements Districts Subtitle 1. General Provisions Subtitle 2. Special Community Benefit Districts Subtitle 3. Shore Erosion Control Districts Subtitle 4. Waterways Improvement Districts 8. Special Taxing Districts 9. Tax Increment Financing Districts 10.

Bonds and Tax Anticipation Notes

Subtitle 1. Bonds in General Subtitle 2. Bonds and Indebtedness of Third Parties

Subtitle 3. Tax Anticipation Notes 11.

Budget

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Miscellaneous Provisions

Appendix – Tax Assessment Districts Map

ARTICLE 5. PENSIONS Title

1. General Provisions Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions Subtitle 2. Participation Subtitle 3. Transferred Service Subtitle 4. Benefits Subtitle 5.

Deferred Retirement Option Program – Fire Service

Retirement Plan, Police Service Retirement Plan and Detention Officers’ and Deputy Sheriffs’ Retirement Plan 2. County Retirement and Pension System Subtitle 1. Definitions; Administration Subtitle 2. Ownership and Investment of Assets Subtitle 3. Miscellaneous Powers and Duties Subtitle 4. Fiduciary Responsibilities Subtitle 5. Funding

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ARTICLE 5. PENSIONS (Cont.) Title 3.

Employees’ Retirement Plan

Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions Subtitle 2. Participation and Service Subtitle 3. Benefits 4. Fire Service Retirement Plan Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions Subtitle 2. Benefits 5. Police Service Retirement Plan Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions Subtitle 2. Benefits 6. Detention Officers’ and Deputy Sheriffs’ Retirement Plan Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions Subtitle 2. Benefits 7. Post-retirement Benefit Adjustments to Retirees and Beneficiaries Subtitle 1. Benefits Attributable to Credited Service and Final Earnings Before February 1, 1997 Subtitle 2. Benefits Attributable to Credited Service and Final Earnings On and After February 1, 1997

ARTICLE 6. PERSONNEL Title

1. Classified Service Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

Subtitle 2. Minimum Qualifications; Pay Subtitle 3. Benefits 2. Exempt Service 3. Deferred Compensation Plan 4. Employee Relations 5. Retiree Health Benefits Trust

ARTICLE 7. PUBLIC ETHICS Title

1. In General 2. Ethics Commission 3. Advisory Opinions 4. Procedures for Complaint 5. Conflicts of Interest 6. Financial Disclosure 7. Lobbying Disclosure 8. Enforcement

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ARTICLE 8. PURCHASING Title

1. Definitions; General Provisions 2. Procurement 3. Acquisition, Disposition, and Lease of Real Property Subtitle 1. Acquisition of Real Property Subtitle 2. Disposition of Real Property Subtitle 3. Lease of Real Property

ARTICLE 9. CRIMES, CIVIL OFFENSES, AND FINES Title

1. Crimes Subtitle 1. Code Violations Subtitle 2. Alcoholic Beverages Subtitle 3. Obscene Matter Subtitle 4. Stalking Subtitle 5. Trespass Subtitle 6. Weapons Subtitle 7. Miscellaneous Prohibited Acts 2. Civil Offenses and Fines

ARTICLE 10. CABLE FRANCHISE ACT OF 2006 Title

1.

Definitions; General Provisions

2. Grant of Franchise 3. Franchise Renewal; Franchise Transfer

4. Financial and Insurance Requirements 5. System Design and Construction 6. Construction and Technical Standards 7. Service Requirements Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. PEG Access Facilities 8. Consumer Protection 9. Landlord and Tenant Rights 10.

Reports; Records; Inspections

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Franchise Violations; Termination of Franchise

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Dispute Resolution; Arbitration

13.

Tampering with Cable System

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Privacy

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ARTICLE 11. LICENSES Title

1. Definitions; General Provisions 2. Amusements Subtitle 1. General Provisions Subtitle 2. Bingo Games Subtitle 3. Carnivals (Class D) Subtitle 4. Circuses (Class A) Subtitle 5. Coin-Operated Amusement Devices (Classes E, I, and FA) Subtitle 6. Drag Races (Class X) Subtitle 7. Fund-Raising Events (Classes S and T) Subtitle 8. Wheels of Fortune (Class U) 3. Auctioneers 4. Construction Trade Licenses Subtitle 1. General Provisions Subtitle 2. Boards and Commissions Subtitle 3. Electrical Licenses Subtitle 4. Gasfitter Licenses Subtitle 5. Mechanical Contractor Licenses Subtitle 6. Plumbing Licenses 5. Fires 6. Food Service Facilities 6A. 7. Hucksters

Hotels

8. Liquid Waste Haulers 9. Manufactured Mobile Homes 10.

Multiple Dwellings and Rooming Houses

11.

Parades

12.

Pawnbrokers

12A.

Second-Hand Dealer License

13.

Roadside Vendors

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ARTICLE 11. LICENSES (Cont.) Title

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Swimming Pools

Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions Subtitle 2. Licenses Subtitle 3. Operation Subtitle 4. Modifications and Previously Approved Pools and Spas 15.

Taxicabs

Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions Subtitle 2. Licenses Subtitle 3. Operation of Taxicabs Subtitle 4. Taxicab Condition and Equipment 16.

Towing Companies

Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions Subtitle 2. License and Insurance Subtitle 3. Operation of Tow Trucks

ARTICLE 12. PUBLIC SAFETY Title

1. Fire Services Subtitle 1. General Provisions Subtitle 2. Volunteers Subtitle 3. Service Award Program – Volunteers Subtitle 4. Fire Advisory Board 2. Police Department

Subtitle 1. School Crossing Guards Subtitle 2. Disposition of Unclaimed Property 3. Traffic Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Interference with Emergency Equipment Subtitle 3. Enforcement – Citations 4. Animal Control Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions Subtitle 2. Animal Control Commission Subtitle 3. Animal Control Agency; Animal Control Officers Subtitle 4. Public Safety Subtitle 5. Impoundment of Animals Subtitle 6. Rabies Control Subtitle 7. Licenses Subtitle 8. Standards for Care and Keeping of Animals Subtitle 9. Miscellaneous Provisions Subtitle 10. Civil Penalties 5. Burglar and Security Alarms 6. Miscellaneous Provisions

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VOLUME II

ARTICLE 13. PUBLIC WORKS Title

1. Definitions; General Provisions 2. Roads Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Roads, Bridges, and Sidewalks Subtitle 3. Traffic 3. Permits for Use of County Rights-of-Way Subtitle 1. General Provisions Subtitle 2. Permits Subtitle 3. Security and Fees Subtitle 4. Excavations Subtitle 5. Enforcement 4. Solid Waste Collection 5. Utilities Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Private Water and Wastewater Systems Subtitle 3. Extension of Public Water and Wastewater Systems Subtitle 4. Allocation and Allotment of Water and Wastewater Capacity Subtitle 5. Wastewater Discharge Requirements

Subtitle 6. Front Foot Assessments Subtitle 7. Special Benefit Charges Subtitle 8. Charges and Assessments for Water and Wastewater Subtitle 9. Other Charges and Fees 6. Weeds and Vegetation 7. Watershed Protection and Restoration Program

ARTICLE 14. RECREATION AND PARKS Title

1. In General 2. Prohibited Conduct in Parks 3. Enforcement

ARTICLE 15. CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES Title

1. General Provisions 2. Construction Codes Subtitle 1. Building Subtitle 2. Electrical Subtitle 3. Fuel Gas Subtitle 4. Mechanical Subtitle 5. Plumbing Part 1. In General Part 2. Private Sewage Disposal and Well Code 3. Fire Prevention Code

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ARTICLE 15. CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES (Cont.) Title

4. Property Maintenance Code Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions Subtitle 2. Property Maintenance Code Subtitle 3. Refuse and Sewage Disposal Systems Subtitle 4. Abatement and Demolition 5. Enforcement

ARTICLE 16. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL, AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Title

1. Definitions and General Provisions 2. Floodplain Management Subtitle 1. General Provisions Subtitle 2. Development Subtitle 3. Modifications 3. Erosion and Sediment Control Subtitle 1. General Provisions Subtitle 2. Grading Permit Subtitle 3. Inspections and Completion of Work Subtitle 4. Modifications 4. Stormwater Management Subtitle 1. General Provisions Subtitle 2. Stormwater Management Plans

Subtitle 3. Inspections, Completion of Work, and Maintenance Subtitle 4. Stormwater Practices 5. Violations, Enforcement, and Penalties

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ARTICLE 17. SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT Title

1. Definitions 2. General Provisions 3. Subdivision Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Sketch Plans Subtitle 3. Final Plans Subtitle 4. Requirements for All Subdivisions Subtitle 5. Residential Subdivisions Subtitle 6. (Reserved) Subtitle 7. Floodplain Subtitle 8. Amended Record Plats 4. Site Development Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Site Development Plans 5. Adequate Public Facilities Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Processing Subtitle 3. Adequate Fire Suppression Facilities Subtitle 4. Adequate Road Facilities Subtitle 5. Adequate School Facilities Subtitle 6. Adequate Sewerage Facilities Subtitle 7. Adequate Storm Drain Facilities

Subtitle 8. Adequate Water Supply Facilities Subtitle 9. Mitigation Subtitle 10. Phasing 6. General Development Provisions Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Landscaping Subtitle 3. Forest Conservation Subtitle 4. Natural Features Subtitle 5. Historic Resources, Archaeological Resources, and Cemeteries Subtitle 6. Parking and Stacking Capacity Subtitle 7. Agreements 7. Development Requirements for Particular Types of Development Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Commercial and Industrial Development Subtitle 3. Commercial Development In the Glen Burnie Town Center Subtitle 4. Condominiums Subtitle 5. Age Restricted Development

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ARTICLE 17. SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT (Cont.) Title

7. Development Requirements for Particular Types of Development (Cont.) Subtitle 6. Mixed Use Development Under the Optional Method of Development Subtitle 7. Certain Multifamily Dwellings Subtitle 8. Odenton Growth Management Area District Subtitle 9. Parole Town Center Growth Management Area Subtitle 10. Planned Unit Development Subtitle 11. Small Business Districts 8. Critical Area Overlay Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. General Development Requirements Subtitle 3. Buffers Subtitle 4. Impervious Surface in the LDA and RCA Subtitle 5. Habitat Protection Areas Subtitle 6. Clearing, Reforestation, Replanting, and Afforestation Subtitle 7. Buffer Modification Areas Subtitle 8. Growth Allocation Areas Subtitle 9. Agreements 9. Bog Overlay Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Disturbance and Development Requirements Subtitle 3. Forest and Woodlands Subtitle 4. Agreements

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Agricultural Land Preservation

Subtitle 1. State Program Subtitle 2. Local Program Subtitle 3. Nuisance Actions 11.

Fees and Security

Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Development Impact Fees

ARTICLE 18. ZONING Title

1. Definitions 2. General Provisions Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Uses and Structures Subtitle 3. Bulk Regulations Subtitle 4. Waterfront Provisions

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ARTICLE 18. ZONING (Cont.) Title

3. Parking, Nonresidential Outdoor Lighting, and Signage Subtitle 1. Parking Subtitle 2. Nonresidential Outdoor Lighting Subtitle 3. Signage 4. Residential Districts Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Lot Merger and Unmerger Subtitle 3. RA – Rural Agricultural Districts Subtitle 4. RLD – Residential Low Density Districts Subtitle 5. R1 – Residential Districts Subtitle 6. R2 – Residential Districts Subtitle 7. R5 – Residential Districts Subtitle 8. R10 – Residential Districts Subtitle 9. R15 – Residential Districts Subtitle 10. R22 – Residential Districts 5. Commercial Districts Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. C1 – Local Commercial Districts Subtitle 3. C2 – Commercial Office Districts Subtitle 4. C3 – General Commercial Districts Subtitle 5. C4 – Highway Commercial Districts 6. Industrial Districts

Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. W1 – Industrial Park Districts Subtitle 3. W2 – Light Industrial Districts Subtitle 4. W3 – Heavy Industrial Districts 7. Maritime Districts 8. Mixed Use Districts Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Uses under the Standard Method of Development Subtitle 3. Uses under the Optional Method of Development 9. Other Zoning Districts Subtitle 1. Odenton Growth Management Area Districts Subtitle 2. OS – Open Space Districts Subtitle 3. TC – Town Center Districts Subtitle 4. SB – Small Business Districts 10.

Requirements for Conditional Uses

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ARTICLE 18. ZONING (Cont.) Title

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Requirements for Special Exception Uses

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Special Uses

Subtitle 1. Government Reuse Facilities Subtitle 2. PUD – Planned Unit Developments Subtitle 3. Regional Commercial Complexes Subtitle 4. School Bus Storage in Residential Districts Subtitle 5. Suburban Community Centers 13.

Critical Area Overlay

Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Uses Subtitle 3. Applications for Buffer Modification Map Amendments Subtitle 4. Growth Allocation 14.

Other Overlays

Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Bog Protection Subtitle 3. Commercial Revitalization Areas Subtitle 4. Parole Town Center Growth Management Area Subtitle 5. BWI Mixed Use Overlay 15.

Nonconforming Uses

16.

Administrative Hearings

Subtitle 1. In General Subtitle 2. Application Process and Pre-hearing Procedures

Subtitle 3. Hearing and Decision Subtitle 4. Post-Decision Procedures and Events 17.

Enforcement and Penalties

Subtitle 1. Junkyards; Solid Waste; Vehicles Subtitle 2. Zoning Violations 18.

Fees

Appendix A – Bed & Breakfast Zoning District Map Appendix B – Airport Permanent Offsite Directional Signs, 2005

APPENDIX A. RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL Title

1. General Provisions 2. Officers and Employees 3. Meetings in General 4. Conduct of Meetings 5. Bills and Resolutions 6. Motions 7. Industrial Revenue Bond Hearings Reference Table

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APPENDIX B. RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Title

1. In General 2. Commencement of Action 3. Prehearing Procedure 4. Hearings 5. Appeals Reference Table

PARALLEL REFERENCE TABLES References to State Law References to 1985 County Code References to County Bills

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