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Council advances animal-rescue zoning: licenses, inspections and higher cat limit added
Summary
The council amended proposed zoning rules for animal rescue operations, adding a $25 annual license, inspection requirements, and raising the allowed number of cats per facility from 30 to 50. Several zoning districts were added as conditional uses; the bill as amended will return for further hearing on Oct. 6, 2025.
The Anne Arundel County Council amended Bill 68-25 on Sept. 15 to add licensing, inspection and operational standards for animal rescue operations proposed in the county zoning code. The administration introduced the bill and said Animal Services supported adding a new conditional use category to allow animal rescues in identified zones.
Key amendments adopted included an annual license…
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