OPZ-20-01

Anne Arundel County Bill 68-19 becomes law on January 9, 2020. The bill includes expanded protections for priority forests. The purpose of this notice is to provide the general public, reviewing agencies, and the development community with:

1. a description of priority forest retention areas that shall be left undisturbed unless a modification is granted;
2. criteria the applicant must satisfy in writing for a modification; and
3. minimum conditions that the Planning and Zoning Officer shall consider if a modification is granted.