Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Anne Arundel County, MD (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Anne Arundel County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Density Bonus Law
Anne Arundel County grants a density bonus of up to 150% of allowable residential density to developments that include moderately priced dwelling units, with bonus percentages tied to how much extra density is built.
Anne Arundel County Density Bonus for Affordable Housing
Some RestrictionsAnne Arundel County Code § 18-12-701
A development that includes moderately priced dwelling units under Title 12 of Article 17 of this Code shall qualify for a density bonus by the Planning and Zoning Officer as follows: ... for developments that include more than 100% of allowable density up to 115% of the allowable density, 25% of the additional units must be moderately priced dwelling units; and ... for developments achieving g...
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses by City in Anne Arundel County
1 cities in Anne Arundel County have their own zoning overlays & bonuses rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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