Anne Arundel County limits fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards under Article 18 zoning regulations. Corner lot sight triangles must be maintained. Chesapeake Bay Critical Area properties have additional restrictions.
Anne Arundel County zoning (Article 18) restricts fence heights to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards for residential properties. Corner lots must maintain clear sight triangles at intersections for traffic safety. Properties in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area (within 1,000 feet of tidal waters) may face additional restrictions on solid fencing that could impede natural drainage or wildlife movement. HOA communities across the county — Crofton, Piney Orchard, Annapolis Towne Centre, Severna Park — frequently impose stricter height and style requirements in their CC&Rs.
Non-compliant fence: 30-day notice to correct. Failure to comply: $100/day. Critical Area violation: MDE enforcement.
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