Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Queen Anne's County, MD (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Queen Anne's County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Density Bonus Law

In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland, an applicant who complies with the moderately priced dwelling unit article can be granted a density bonus of 10% above the maximum permitted in the zone. The article applies to developments of 20 or more lots or units in growth areas and 60 or more outside them, and requires at least 10% MPDUs.

Queen Anne's County MPDU Density Bonus

Some Restrictions

Queen Anne's County Code § 18:1-108

C. Applicability. ... Compliance with the provisions of this article shall be required as a condition of approval for all residential development, including commercial apartments that: ... (2) In growth areas, consists of 20 or more lots or dwelling units; and outside of growth areas, consists of 60 or more lots; or dwelling units; and ... D. Compliance. (1) At least 10% of the units in a resid...

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Downtown Design Guide

The Town Center (TC) District covers the Chester Main Street corridor in unincorporated Queen Anne's County. Under § 18:1-28D(5), development is strongly encouraged to follow the County Commissioners' Resolution No. 08-05 design guidelines, and the Planning Commission may not approve an application that has not made a practical and good faith effort to comply.

Queen Anne's County Town Center District Design Guidelines

Some Restrictions

Queen Anne's County Code § 18:1-28

(5) Design guidelines. All new development, infill, redevelopment and renovations in the TC District are strongly encouraged to incorporate the design guidelines adopted by Resolution of the County Commissioners No. 08-05, Town Center (TC) District and Urban Commercial (UC) District Design Standards: Commercial and Mixed-Use Development Standards, as amended. ... The Planning Commission ... may...

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