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Council clarifies clearing, pruning and vegetation rules; creates new approval paths for larger vegetative management plans
Summary
The council amended a proposed ordinance on Sept. 15 to clarify what "clearing" and "pruning" mean in county code, to create alternative plans (vegetation management and habitat enhancement) that can replace grading permits in many cases, and to exempt routine stormwater maintenance from new permit requirements.
The Anne Arundel County Council on Sept. 15 amended Bill 67-25 to clarify county practice on tree pruning, clearing, and vegetation management, and to create streamlined approval paths for larger vegetative projects outside sensitive areas. County staff and environmental officers said the bill mainly codifies and clarifies how inspectors apply existing rules, and the amendments reflect changes requested during a…
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