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Council approves special-exception path for marine construction staging at marinas; sets limits and conditions
Summary
The Anne Arundel County Council passed an ordinance to permit pile-driving and marine-construction staging as a special-exception use at marinas, subject to screening, size, and operating-hour limits. The bill passed unanimously after public testimony from marina owners, contractors and nearby residents.
Annapolis, Sept. 2 — The Anne Arundel County Council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance creating a special-exception path for pile-driving and marine-construction staging and operations at marinas, setting size, screening and hour limits and requiring administrative hearing review.
The ordinance adds specific conditions to Article 18 special-exception review for “pile driving and marine construction operations,” permitting staging of equipment, vessels and materials at marinas where certain criteria are met. The council approved the bill by roll call 7-0.
Key provisions The ordinance requires that any allowed staging area be accessory to a marina and limited to the lesser of 15% of the total site area or a quarter-acre, and…
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