Anne Arundel County requires building permits for new driveways and curb cuts. Driveways must not block pedestrian access or sight triangles. Impervious surface limits apply in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area.
New driveway construction and significant modifications in Anne Arundel County require a building permit from Inspections and Permits. New curb cuts on county roads require Highway Department approval. Driveways must not obstruct pedestrian sight triangles at intersections or block sidewalk access. Within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area (1,000 feet of tidal waters), impervious surface limits restrict total lot coverage — new driveways that increase impervious area require a Critical Area study. Pervious paving materials (gravel, permeable pavers) are encouraged in these areas. Residential lot coverage limits vary by zoning district.
Unpermitted driveway: stop-work order, retroactive permit required. Critical Area impervious surface violation: MDE enforcement.
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