Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Anne Arundel County, MD (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
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Sidewalk Repair
The County Director can order the abutting property owner to repair or rebuild a sidewalk at the owner's own expense, with 30 days to comply.
Anne Arundel County Sidewalk Repair Rules
Some RestrictionsAnne Arundel County Code § 13-2-205(a)-(b)
The Director may cause and direct the owner of real property that abuts a road to grade, lay out, pave, repave, construct, reconstruct, repair, extend, widen, straighten, or improve a sidewalk in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by the Department if the Director determines that the work is required in the interest of public safety and welfare. Work required of a property ow...
Obstruction Rules
Anne Arundel County bans obstructions in County roads, easements, and rights-of-way, and orders anyone who places one to remove it within 45 days of notice.
Anne Arundel County Sidewalk Obstruction Rules
Some RestrictionsAnne Arundel County Code § 13-1-105
"Obstruction" means any object or structure that blocks or impedes the construction or maintenance of public works... shrubbery or plants of any kind; and storage materials. ... A person who places or maintains an obstruction in, on, over, under or through a County road, easement, or right-of-way shall promptly shift, adjust, accommodate, or remove the obstruction, in consultation with the County.
Encroachment Permits
Anne Arundel County requires a Department of Public Works permit before anyone occupies, uses, or works in a county right-of-way, including sidewalks: permits run $35 each, last 90 days, and cannot be transferred.
Anne Arundel County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit
Some RestrictionsAnne Arundel County Code § 13-3-201(a)
(a) When required. Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may not occupy, use, or engage in any activity in a right-of-way without first obtaining a permit from the Department of Public Works.
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Anne Arundel County
1 cities in Anne Arundel County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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