Anne Arundel County does not regulate residential holiday decorations through the sign code. Displays must not obstruct sight triangles, block sidewalks, or create noise/fire hazards. Annapolis historic district displays are subject to HPC guidelines.
Holiday decorations on private residential property in Anne Arundel County are treated as temporary, noncommercial displays that are exempt from sign permits under Article 18. Displays may not encroach on the public right-of-way, obstruct sight distances at driveways and intersections, or block required walkways and accessible routes. Electrical components must be UL-listed for outdoor use, GFCI-protected, and installed to the 2020 NEC as adopted by the county. Inflatables must be secured against wind; the peninsulas along the Severn, Magothy, Rhode, and South Rivers can see coastal gusts that require additional tie-downs. Within the Annapolis Historic District, the city's Historic Preservation Commission applies design guidelines that may restrict fixed holiday attachments to contributing structures. Sound-emitting displays are subject to county noise limits (55 dBA nighttime in residential zones) under Article 11. HOA covenants commonly add display-window rules in Crofton, Piney Orchard, and Two Rivers.
Sight-triangle or sidewalk obstruction: code enforcement warning and removal order. Electrical hazards: correction order from Inspections & Permits, fines up to $500. Noise violations (caroling audio, animated displays): citation under Article 11 noise code up to $500.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Glen Burnie, MD
Under Anne Arundel County Code Section 12-4-903, it is unlawful to permit an animal to disturb the quiet of a person or neighborhood. Continual barking, howl...
Glen Burnie, MD
Glen Burnie is unincorporated and follows Anne Arundel County noise regulations under County Code Section 9-1-706 and Maryland COMAR 26.02.03. Residential re...
Glen Burnie, MD
Glen Burnie follows Anne Arundel County and Maryland state noise standards for construction. The standard 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime residential lim...
Glen Burnie, MD
Under Anne Arundel County Code Section 18-17-103, vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR may not be parked on residentially zoned lots except for temporary service. O...
Glen Burnie, MD
Anne Arundel County's oversized vehicle ordinance (Section 18-17-103) does not apply to recreational vehicles specifically. RVs designed for temporary living...
Glen Burnie, MD
Glen Burnie street parking is governed by Anne Arundel County Code Article 12. There are no paid parking meters in unincorporated areas. Standard traffic reg...
See how Glen Burnie's holiday displays rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.