Landscaping Rules in Anne Arundel County, MD (2026)

Anne Arundel County Code § 13-2-303

If the Director determines that trees, bushes, vines, weeds, undergrowth, loose earth, or other obstructions other than buildings or similar structures affixed to the ground exist on private property that obstruct the vision of operators of vehicles traveling on a road or obstruct vertical clearance of at least 14 feet, the Director shall serve the owner, agent, lessee, or other person in contr...

Anne Arundel County Code § 17-6-306(c)

Retention below the threshold. If existing forest cover is cut or cleared and remaining forest cover is below the forest conservation threshold, the site shall be reforested at a ratio of two acres planted for each acre of forest cover cut or cleared below the forest conservation threshold and one-half acre planted for each remaining acre of forest cover cut or cleared above the forest conserva...

Anne Arundel County Code § 13-6-101; § 13-6-103

"rank vegetation" means any growth of weeds or grass to a height of 12 inches or higher... (c) Prohibition. An owner, occupant, or person in control of real property may not allow or maintain on the property a growth of noxious weeds or rank vegetation.

Anne Arundel County Code § 13-6-103(b)

(b) Modification. The Director may modify the provisions of this section for agricultural property, natural wooded areas, areas publicly owned and maintained as natural areas, open space areas covenanted with the County as open space, open areas, or recreational areas, and areas where a growth of grass or weeds is necessary for soil stabilization and erosion control.