Watershed restoration / stormwater fee reform
City of Annapolis
Summary
Four living shoreline projects are moving in the city: St. Mary's finishes this month after a seven-year effort, Providence Point's stream restoration wraps October 31, and Hawkins Cove and Carr's Beach are slated for 2027. The committee discussed how to streamline permitting so green projects don't take seven years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
St. Mary's largely self-funded its project; Hawkins Cove and Carr's Beach are city CIP projects, with park-side funding still to be identified.
The St. Mary's neighborhood, Spa Creek water quality, and future Hawkins Cove/Truxton Park trail users.
Cedar Park residents who were counting on that sidewalks money now wait for those improvements.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Environmental Matters Committee - Regular Meeting - Oct 8, 2026
Four living shoreline projects are moving in the city: St. Mary's finishes this month after a seven-year effort, Providence Point's stream restoration wraps October 31, and Hawkins Cove and Carr's Beach are slated for 2027. The committee discussed how to streamline permitting so green projects don't take seven years.
City Council (Regular) - May 11, 2026
Sidewalk money from Cedar Park was redirected to stormwater work because the sidewalk project couldn't include stormwater installation. The city still has to meet its stormwater permit obligations.
Finance Committee - Special Meeting - Budget Hearing - Apr 28, 2026
The city wants to bill commercial properties based on their actual measured impervious area instead of broad tiers — about 23% would see bill reductions, 9% no change, and some large properties would pay significantly more. A six-month grace period and a stormwater-reduction credit program are planned.
Environmental Matters Committee - Regular Meeting - Mar 12, 2026
The city is considering incentives or rebates tied to the stormwater fee, which could reward property owners who reduce runoff. The discussion was postponed to April 14.
Environmental Matters Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 12, 2026
City staff presented a program offering incentives or rebates tied to the stormwater fee. Details on the residential portion will come at the next meeting.
City Council - Special Work Session - Jan 22, 2026
Alderman Savidge wants the stormwater fee based on actual pavement on each property — currently a townhome and a mansion can pay the same. The fee also funds the 50% tree canopy goal by 2050.
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