Showing ordinances that apply to Arden on the Severn, MD
Arden on the Severn is an unincorporated community (population 1,881) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Because Arden on the Severn is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Anne Arundel County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The grading & drainage rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Anne Arundel County Code Article 16 requires grading permit for 100+ cubic yards earth movement. Retaining walls over 4 ft need engineered plans. Drainage cannot be redirected to neighbors.
Anne Arundel County grading regulated under Article 16 (Development). Grading permit required for excavation or fill of 100 cubic yards or more, or any disturbance over 5,000 sq ft. Plans reviewed for drainage compliance — site must direct runoff away from structures and not adversely impact neighboring properties (Maryland common law 'reasonable use' doctrine). Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineered drawings and separate permit. Compaction testing for structural fill. Final grade inspection required. Critical Area grading has enhanced review and restrictions on buffer clearing. Drainage disputes between neighbors often resolved through civil nuisance claims.
Unpermitted grading: stop-work, $500-$2,500. Neighbor drainage redirect: corrective action required plus civil liability.
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