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  Anne Arundel County, MD (Verified Official)

  Anne Arundel County, MD assigned this issue to Planning and Zoning

  10/17/2022 · Flag Flagged
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  Acknowledged Planning and Zoning Enforcement - Ayda K. (Verified Official)

  Zoning Enforcement is in receipt of your complaint. Please be aware that due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Zoning Enforcement Division is experiencing delays responding to and processing complaints. In addition, we are taking steps to ensure that all recommended guidelines are followed including social distancing. You can check on the status of a complaint by calling 410-222-7446 or visiting the url below:

  https://www.aacounty.org/departments/inspections-and-permits/code-compliance/review-system/index.html

  10/19/2022 · Flag Flagged
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  Anastasia (Registered User)

  Are there any updates on this issue? I do not have a Z number and the address does not show a complaint on the review system site. I left a message at the number and did not receive a return call. The signs are still up.

  10/26/2022 · Flag Flagged
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  ZE Planning Administrator Ulric Dahlgren (Verified Official)

  The zoning case number is Z-2022-1236 and an inspection by Zoning Enforcement is forthcoming. However, based on the attached photo, it appears the signage is located within the MD-175 right-of-way (ROW). Signage located in the State ROW are regulated by MDOT SHA, here's a link to their reporting system https://marylandsha.secure.force.com/customercare/request_for_service

  10/26/2022 · Flag Flagged
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  Anastasia (Registered User)

  I’m not sure I agree with you about this being a ROW. It’s the community property and our community pays to maintain the area.

  When you say, forthcoming, that does not specify a timeline. It’s actually extremely vague. For what purpose, I’m not sure. Unless you are trying to wait out the election. Please be more specific with your response.

  10/26/2022 · Flag Flagged
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  ZE Planning Administrator Ulric Dahlgren (Verified Official)

  

  Please see attached photo with approximate proeprty lines from the County GIS System. If the signage is located on private property then both the property owner and the person or organization that erected the sign would be responsible for any violations. If the signage is located on private property it appears the signage is compliant with the temporary sign criteria described in Article 18-3-306 of the County Code. If they are located in the State ROW, then it's a possible violation of State requirements. Most zoning violations are inspected within 2 weeks from receipt of the complaint. I don't have an exact date availible since the assigned inspector is out of the office until Oct 31st. If you would like to discuss further, please feel free to contact my direct line 410-222-6689 Thanks,

  10/26/2022 · Flag Flagged
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  Anastasia (Registered User)

  Thank you for clarifying the timeframe.
  The issue is they are on private property and they do not have permission by the property owner…HOA board members have confirmed they did not authorize the signage. Therefore, does the county notify the candidate’s of the illegal placement of the signs or does that fall on the property owner. Can the property owner remove and discard the signs and what recourse do they have to prevent future placement of signs?

  10/26/2022 · Flag Flagged
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  ZE Planning Administrator Ulric Dahlgren (Verified Official)

  Zoning Enforcement would only notify the candidates if there was a specific violation of Article 18 of the County Code. If signage is installed on private property without the owner's permission, that's not a specific zoning violation and is a possibly a civil matter between the property owner and the organization that placed the sign. Based on the photo summitted with this complaint, the signs are located in the State ROW. I checked the final development site plan and is shows the property line 55 feet back from the Annapolis Rd curb which matches the GIS image I attached previously. Therefore, my recommendation would be to contact SHA and let them make a determination on the location and legality of the signage in their ROW before proceeding further.

  10/27/2022 · Flag Flagged
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  Anastasia (Registered User)

  Thank you for the clarification. I will reach out to SHA.

  10/27/2022 · Flag Flagged

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