C.1 Anne Arundel County
Automobile Gasoline Station—“A facility that offers retail sales to the public of gasoline, motor oil, lubricants, motor fuels, travel aids, or minor automobile accessories.”58
Figure : Zones permitting Gasoline Service Stations in Anne Arundel County
Zone
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Description
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Permitted?
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Conditions
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C1
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Local Commercial
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Special exception
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See section on Special Exception Requirements
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C3*
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General Commercial
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Special exception
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See section on Special Exception Requirements
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C4*
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Highway Commercial
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Conditionally
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See section on Conditional Requirements
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MXD-C3**
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Mixed-use previously zoned as commercial
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Yes
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Given approval of sketch plan
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MXD-E3**
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Mixed-use previously zoned as employment
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Yes
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Given approval of sketch plan
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MXD-T3**
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Mixed-use previously zoned as transit
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Yes
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Given approval of sketch plan
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O-COR
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Odenton Core
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Yes
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Given approval of sketch plan
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O-EOD
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East Odenton
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Yes
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Given approval of sketch plan
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O-FTM
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Fort Meade Areas
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Yes
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Given approval of sketch plan
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O-IND
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Odenton Industrial
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Yes
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Given approval of sketch plan
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O-NOR
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North Odenton
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Yes
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Given approval of sketch plan
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O-TRA
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Odenton Transition
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Yes
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Given approval of sketch plan
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PUD
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PUD of 1,001-5,000 units
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Special exception
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See section on Special Exception Requirements
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W1
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Industrial Park
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Conditionally
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See section on Conditional Requirements
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W2
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Light Industrial
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Conditionally
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See section on Conditional Requirements
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W3
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Heavy Industrial
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Conditionally
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See section on Conditional Requirements
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* Automobile towing facilities and truck and trailer rental facilities are allowed through special exceptions in conjunction with gasoline stations in these districts.
** Carwashes accessory to automobile gasoline stations are permitted in these districts.
Source: Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning
Gasoline service stations are not permitted as a matter of right, conditional use, or special exception in the listed zones:
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C2—Commercial Office,
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MA1 Maritime Community—Marina,
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MA2 Maritime Commercial—Marina,
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MA3 Maritime Yacht Club—Marina,
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MB Maritime Group B—Marina,
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MC Maritime Group C—Marina,
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MXD-R—Residential,
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OS—Open Space,
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O-VIL—Village,
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R1—Residential,
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R10—Residential,
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R15—Residential,
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R2—Residential,
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R22—Residential,
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R5—Residential,
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RA—Rural Agricultural,
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RLD—Residential Low Density,
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SB—Small Business, and
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TC—Town Center.
The following section outlines the conditional use requirements for automobile gasoline stations in Anne Arundel County.
(§18-10-104) Conditional uses of automobile gasoline stations in select Commercial, Industrial, and Mixed-Use districts:
“An automobile gasoline station shall comply with the following requirements:
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The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 22,500 square feet with at least 150 feet of frontage along each road.
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The facility may not be located at intersection of local roads
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Service bays shall be oriented to the rear or side lot lines
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Structures shall be located at least 40 feet from any road right-of-way, at least 25 feet from any other structure, and at least 10 feet from all lot lines.
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Pumps shall be located at least 25 feet from any road right-of-way. Pump islands shall be located at least 20 feet apart. Pumps and pump islands shall be located at least 25 feet from a structure not used primarily as an automobile gasoline station.
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A canopy over a pump island may not project within 15 feet of a road right-of-way.
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Driveways shall be at least 20 feet from each side or rear lot line, at least 50 feet from any intersecting road right-of-way, and at least 15 feet and no more than 35 feet wide.
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Obstructions that adversely affect visibility at a station driveway are prohibited.”59
(§18-11-106) Special Exception requirements of automobile gasoline stations in select Commercial, Industrial, and Mixed-Use districts:
“An automobile gasoline station shall comply with all of the following requirements.
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The facility shall be located on a lot of at least 22,500 square feet with at least 150 feet of frontage along each road.
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The facility may not be located at the intersection of local roads.
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Service bays shall be oriented to the rear or side lot lines.
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Structures shall be located at least 40 feet from any road right-of-way, at least 25 feet from any other structure, and at least 10 feet from any lot line.
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Pumps shall be located at least 25 feet from any road right-of-way. Pump islands shall be located at least 20 feet apart. Pumps and pump islands shall be located at least 25 feet from a structure not used primarily as an automobile gasoline station.
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A canopy over a pump island may not project within 15 feet from a road right-of-way.
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Driveways shall be at least 20 feet from each side or rear lot line, at least 50 feet from any intersecting road right-of-way, and at least 15 feet and no more than 45 feet wide.
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Obstructions that adversely affect visibility at a station driveway are prohibited.
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The facility may include a convenience store operation.
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The facility may include a repair center, but a repair center shall be limited to minor work to be completed within three days after the vehicle is dropped off for service.
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The facility may include a car wash.”60
(§18-11-107) Special Exception requirements of automobile towing facilities in conjunction with automobile gasoline stations in select Commercial, Industrial, and Mixed-Use districts:
“An automobile towing facility in conjunction with an automobile gasoline station shall comply with all of the following requirements.
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Inoperable vehicles may not be stored on the lot for more than 90 days, and the owner or operator of the facility shall maintain a register listing the owner of each vehicle, the date of arrival and departure of the vehicle, and the name and address of the owner's insurance company.
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Dismantling or demolition of vehicles is prohibited.”61
(§18-11-159) Special Exception requirements of truck and trailer rental facilities in conjunction with automobile gasoline stations in select Commercial, Industrial, and Mixed-Use districts:
“The trailer or truck storage areas at a truck and trailer rental facility in conjunction with automobile gasoline stations shall be graded and drained to prevent surface water accumulation and shall be paved with a durable and dustproof surface.”62
Figure : §18-3-104 Parking Space Requirements
Commercial use
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Spaces required
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Automobile gasoline stations
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1 space for every 400 sf of floor area, service racks count 1 for 1; aisles and pumps not to be used for required spaces
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Automobile gasoline stations, convenience stores, food service/restaurants
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1 space for every 100 sf plus 1 space for every 5 restaurant seats
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Source: Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning
Figure : Allowed Gasoline Service Station Signage in Anne Arundel County
In Business Complexes
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Requirements
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Freestanding signage
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1 freestanding sign per road frontage, area of sign may not exceed the lesser of 400 sf OR 1 sf per 1 ft of road frontage. Height of the sign may not exceed 40 ft. Automobile gasoline stations may have one additional freestanding sign at each road frontage; area of sign may not exceed 60 sf or height of 10 ft.
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Identification signs
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Various regulations based on size of complex and location of sign. Signage per tenant must not exceed 10% façade area OR 200 sf. 1 identification sign on a canopy over top gas pumps, so long as area does not exceed 12 sf.
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Directional signs
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Allowed as needed, each sign may not exceed 6 sf in area or height of 5 ft.
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Service window signage
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No more than two signs, freestanding or identification, relating to operation of service windows. Area not to exceed 32 sf, height not to exceed 6 ft
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In Commercial/Industrial Districts
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Requirements
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Freestanding signage
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1 freestanding sign per road frontage, area of sign may not exceed lesser of 250 sf or 1 sf per 1ft road frontage. Height may not exceed 30 ft. Automobile gas stations may have 1 additional sign at each road frontage, area not to exceed 60 sf or height of 10 ft.
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Identification signs
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Signs on no more than 3 facades, area of combined signs does not exceed 12% of façade area OR 400 sf. 1 sign allowed at each service entry, not to exceed 4 sf. 1 identification sign on a canopy over top gas pumps, so long as area does not exceed 12 sf.
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Directional signs
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Allowed as needed, not to exceed 6 sf or height of 5 ft.
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Service window
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No more than two signs, freestanding or identification, relating to operation of service windows. Area not to exceed 32 sf, height not to exceed 6 ft.
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Source: Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning
Figure : Bulk Regulations—Minimum and Maximum Lot and Use Area Requirements
Zone
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Min Lot Size (sf)
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Max Retail/Use Size of Floor Area (sf)
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Max Structure & Parking Coverage
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C1
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11,000
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General: 25,000
Office: 50,000
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75%
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C3
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10,000
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N/A
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80%
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C4
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10,000
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N/A
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85%
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W1
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40,000
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N/A
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75%
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W2
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8,000
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N/A
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80%
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W3
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6,000
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N/A
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80%
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Zone
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Minimum Site Area of Development
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Max Retail/Use Size of Floor Area (sf)
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% of Floor Area of Development
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MXD-C (18-8-103)
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435,600
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N/A
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Retail and service (gas stations): 40-60%
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MXD-E(18-8-103)
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435,600
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N/A
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Retail and service: 10-25%
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MXD-T(18-8-103)
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435,600
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N/A
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Retail and service: 10-35%
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PUD
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435,600–871,200
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65,000
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25-30%
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Source: Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning
Figure : Bulk Regulations—Minimum Setbacks and Floor Area Ratios (FAR)
Zone
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Front (ft)
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Rear (ft)
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Sides (ft)
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From Road (ft)
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Abutting Other Zone (ft)
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Max FAR
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C1
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20
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20
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10
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Arterial: 60
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N/A
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1.0
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C3
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15
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15
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N/A
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Arterial: 60
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Residential (S): 25
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2.0
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C4
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20
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20
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N/A
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Arterial: 60
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N/A
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1.0
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W1
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50
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30
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30
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Arterial: 60
Freeway: 100
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N/A
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N/A
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W2
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20
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30
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15
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Arterial: 60
Freeway: 100
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Residential (R): 100
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N/A
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W3
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10
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20
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10
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Arterial: 60
Freeway: 100
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Residential (S,R): 200
Commercial (S,R): 50
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N/A
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MXD-C (18-8-103)
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Conforming to previous commercial zone requirements (could be either C1,C3, or C4)
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1.0
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MXD-E(18-8-103)
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Conforming to previous employment zone requirements
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1.0
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MXD-T(18-8-103)
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Conforming to previous transit zone requirements
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2.0
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PUD
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Bulk regulations are proposed by the developer, but are subject to approval and stricter setbacks if PUD is within 50 feet of a residential district.
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N/A
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Source: Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning
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