Skip to main content
CityRuleLookup
🌍 Environmental Rules/Stormwater Management

Stormwater Management: Annapolis vs Pasadena

How do stormwater management rules compare between Annapolis, MD and Pasadena, MD?

Annapolis and Pasadena have similar restriction levels.

Annapolis, MD

Anne Arundel County

Some Restrictions

Anne Arundel County Code Article 16 enforces MD stormwater management regulations. MS4 Phase I permit. Bay Restoration Fund fee applies. Critical Area and flood plain trigger enhanced review.

View full Annapolis rules β†’

Pasadena, MD

Anne Arundel County

Some Restrictions

Anne Arundel County Code Article 16 enforces MD stormwater management regulations. MS4 Phase I permit. Bay Restoration Fund fee applies. Critical Area and flood plain trigger enhanced review.

View full Pasadena rules β†’

Key Facts Comparison

FactAnnapolisPasadena
CodeAACC Art. 16AACC Art. 16
MS4Phase I permitPhase I permit
Trigger5,000+ sq ft disturbance5,000+ sq ft disturbance
ESDRequired MEPRequired MEP
Bay FeeStormwater remediationStormwater remediation

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Annapolis FAQ

Who enforces stormwater rules in Anne Arundel County?

Anne Arundel County's code enforcement division is responsible for environmental ordinances. You can report violations or request information through the Anne Arundel County government website or by calling the main municipal line.

What are typical penalties for violating stormwater rules?

Most Anne Arundel County environmental violations start with a written warning followed by escalating civil fines for repeat offenses. Specific dollar amounts and any criminal-misdemeanor exposure depend on the section of code; consult Anne Arundel County's municipal code or staff for the current penalty schedule.

Pasadena FAQ

Who enforces stormwater rules in Anne Arundel County?

Anne Arundel County's code enforcement division is responsible for environmental ordinances. You can report violations or request information through the Anne Arundel County government website or by calling the main municipal line.

What are typical penalties for violating stormwater rules?

Most Anne Arundel County environmental violations start with a written warning followed by escalating civil fines for repeat offenses. Specific dollar amounts and any criminal-misdemeanor exposure depend on the section of code; consult Anne Arundel County's municipal code or staff for the current penalty schedule.

Want to add a third city?

Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.

Open Comparison Tool