Outdoor Cooking in Annapolis, MD (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Annapolis, Maryland, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Annapolis requires a mechanical permit from the Director of Planning and Zoning before installing, altering, or replacing any barbecue, fireplace, or gas-fired appliance covered by Chapter 17.18 of the City Code.
Annapolis Barbecue Installation Permit
Some RestrictionsAnnapolis City Code § 17.18.060
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall make any installation or alteration or replacement of mechanical systems, including heating systems, ventilating systems, cooling systems, steam and hot water heating systems, water heaters, process piping, boilers and pressure vessels, appliances utilizing gas, liquid or solid fuel, chimney flues and vents, ductwork, plenums, mechan...
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