Anne Arundel County Code Article 18 zoning allows chickens in RA (Rural Agricultural) and on lots 40,000+ sq ft in R1/R2 zones. No roosters in residential zones. Annapolis city limits: prohibited.
Anne Arundel County Code Article 18-11-117 regulates poultry and livestock by zoning district. Chickens (hens) permitted by right in RA and RLD (Rural Low Density) zones. In R1 and R2 residential zones, up to 6 hens allowed on lots of 40,000 sq ft (approximately 1 acre) or larger with 25-ft coop setback. Roosters prohibited in all residential zones. Larger livestock (goats, sheep) require 2+ acres in RA zone. City of Annapolis prohibits livestock within city limits. Critical Area properties face additional manure management requirements. County Animal Control enforces; health complaints to Anne Arundel County Department of Health.
Unauthorized poultry: notice and removal order. Nuisance violation: $250-$1,000. Critical Area manure runoff: additional $1,000+ MDE penalty.
Severna Park, MD
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Severna Park, MD
Severna Park follows Anne Arundel County and Maryland state noise standards for construction. The standard 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime residential li...
Severna Park, MD
Severna Park is unincorporated and follows Anne Arundel County noise regulations under County Code Section 9-1-706 and Maryland COMAR 26.02.03. Residential r...
Severna Park, MD
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Severna Park, MD
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Severna Park, MD
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