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County Council adopts redevelopment ordinance after debate over C4 residential rules
Summary
The Anne Arundel County Council approved Bill 2-25, a redevelopment ordinance intended to streamline and incentivize redevelopment on already-developed parcels. The measure passed 4-3 after members debated whether the bill allows new residential uses in C4 zones and whether density bonuses should be limited to policy areas.
The Anne Arundel County Council on April 7 adopted Bill 2-25, an ordinance intended to streamline redevelopment of underused, developed parcels across the county, voting 4-3 after a final technical amendment.
The administration told the council the bill aims to encourage reinvestment in existing commercial properties and reduce sprawl. Ethan Hunt, representing the administration, said the legislation “incentivizes and simplifies redevelopment of existing, developed sites throughout the county.” Jansen Evelyn, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Land Use, and Lynn Miller, Assistant Planning and Zoning Officer, joined administration staff in explaining the measure and answering council questions.
Council members focused on how the bill changes where multi‑family residential…
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