Solar Energy in Anne Arundel County, MD (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
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Panel Permits
Rooftop solar panels for home use are a permitted use by right in every Anne Arundel County residential zone, with no special exception, conditional-use hearing, or zoning variance required before installation.
Anne Arundel County Solar Panel Permits
Few RestrictionsAnne Arundel County Code § 18-4-106
The permitted, conditional, and special exception uses allowed in each of the residential districts are listed in the chart in this section using the following key: P = permitted use; C = conditional use; SE = special exception use... Solar energy generating facility – accessory P P P P P P P P
HOA Restrictions
Maryland Real Property §2-119 bars HOAs from prohibiting rooftop solar. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic rules that do not significantly increase cost or decrease output. The law applies to Anne Arundel County HOAs in Crofton, Piney Orchard, Two Rivers, and Annapolis-area communities.
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Few RestrictionsMd. Code, Real Property §2-119
§2–119. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Restriction on use" includes any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in: (i) A deed; (ii) A declaration; (iii) A contract; (iv) The bylaws or rules of a condominium or homeowners association; (v) A security instrument; or (vi) Any other instrument affecting: 1. The transfer or sale of real property; ...
Solar Energy by City in Anne Arundel County
1 cities in Anne Arundel County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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