The Parole Town Center Master Plan Update
The updated Parole Town Center Master Plan was approved by the Anne Arundel County Council with the adoption of Bill 64-23 on October 16, 2023. View the updated master plan and related Parole Town Center Code provisions via the links below.
- Parole Town Center Master Plan
Parole Town Center Development Provisions: Article 17 and Article 18
Background
The Parole Town Center is a Targeted Growth Area that is given the highest priority for economic growth and public improvements. Designated in the 1978 General Development Plan as one of three Town Centers in Anne Arundel County, the Parole Town Center is adjacent to the western edge of the City of Annapolis.
Land use and development in the Parole Town Center is guided by the Parole Urban Design Concept Plan, a master plan adopted in 1994. Due to significant changes in the area since then, the Office of Planning and Zoning began updating this master plan in 2017. Through digital engagement and an open house, residents identified shared concerns and opportunities, including:
- Importance of safe bicycle and pedestrian links throughout Parole
- Improved urban character, mix of uses, and sense of place
- New public amenities and services
- More green space and permeable surfaces
The updated Master Plan is consistent with Plan2040, the County's General Development Plan and includes findings from two Office of Transportation studies: the Transportation Center Feasibility study and the Parole Mobility Study.