County Council Meeting | September 21st, 2026

The Anne Arundel County Council held a legislative session on September 21, 2026, focusing extensively on zoning and land use legislation. Key procurement-related discussions included the introduction and amendment of multiple bills concerning zoning code updates, community benefit grants, ethics in campaign contributions, and regulations on cannabis dispensaries and data storage centers. Notably, Bill 6,126 involved a comprehensive update to the zoning code (Article 18), with over 100 amendments debated, including provisions on food trucks, home occupations, and mobile homes. The council also discussed Bill 6,226, an emergency ordinance to clarify setback requirements for cannabis dispensaries, which was ultimately defeated. Bill 6,326 proposed a moratorium on data storage center development to allow for a work group to study regulations; an omnibus amendment was adopted to establish this moratorium and work group. Several resolutions were approved to support agricultural land preservation through easement sales. The council also considered ethics-related legislation aimed at campaign contribution disclosures and zoning integrity, with amendments adopted to refine these provisions. Votes were taken on various amendments and bills, with some passing and others defeated, reflecting differing views on zoning, ethics, and community impact. The meeting concluded with adjournment and scheduling of the next session for October 5, 2026.