The Advisory Board is composed of five members who are appointed to five-year terms by the County Council (Code Agriculture Article, sec. 2-504.1).
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
Seven members constitute the Board. They are appointed to five-year terms by the County Executive who names the Chair (Code 1957, Art. 66B, secs. 3.01-3.09; County Charter, secs. 532, 533).
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors consists of nine members. Eight are appointed by the County Executive; one serves ex officio.
OFFICE OF PLANNING & ZONING
The Office of Planning and Zoning plans the physical growth and development of Anne Arundel County. The Office revises the County General Plan; updates rules governing subdivision of property; reviews and revises zoning laws that regulate the use of property; and administers the subdivision code and the zoning ordinance.
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
The Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board advises the County Council on the establishment of agricultural districts and the approval of purchases of easements within the County by the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation.
The Planning Advisory Board reviews proposed capital projects annually, and also reviews the General Development Plan, Small Area Plans, and various facility master plans, such as the Solid Waste Master Plan and the Water and Sewer Master Plan.
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