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Neighborhood and Environmental Programs

Michael D. Mallinoff, JD, Director

Sustainable Annapolis

 

 

 

 

The Department of Neighborhood and Environmental Programs, the "quality of life" department, is made up of two divisions: Code Enforcement and Environmental Programs. Code Enforcement is responsible for licensing, permitting and inspections relating to all facets of code enforcement including, but not limited to, construction, rental housing, zoning, construction trades and wastewater pretreatment. Environmental Programs is responsible for the enhancement of the environment through projects and programs including, but not limited to, urban forest, "Clean Air Initiatives", "Keep It Clean" campaign, storm water management and trail systems.

 

Services:
  • Provides permits and inspections of all construction with a value of $500 or higher to promote safety and code compliance.
  • Licenses and inspects all rental housing to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions.
  • Licenses contractors doing business in the City.
  • Inspects and enforces zoning regulations as set forth in the City Code.
  • Provides permits and inspects and educates the wastewater pretreatment of certain commercial establishments.
  • Regulates and educates the public regarding the storm water management program.
  • Maintains and enhances the City's urban forest.
  • Promotes and enforces the City's "Keep It Clean" program and "Clean Air Initiatives".
  • Regulates private solid waste collection.

Section 17.12.020:

1. All new residential construction. New residential construction shall mean and include single-family, duplex, and multi-family residential buildings or structures, the placement of mobile or modular homes, and any existing residential building or structure that is renovated, refurbished, altered and/or an addition is made thereto provided the value of construction exceeds fifty percent of the market value of the building or structure.
2. Accessory or uninhabitable structures such as detached carports, garages, greenhouses, and sheds are excluded.
3. Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 17.20 of the Code of the City of Annapolis.

B. In the event of any inconsistencies between the provisions of the International Residential Code and the City Code, the more stringent code shall govern. A copy of the International Residential Code is on file in the Department of Neighborhood and Environmental Programs.

Phone Number(s):
Office: 410-263-7946
TDD:   410-263-7943
Fax Number:

410-263-9158

E-mail:
Michael D. Mallinoff, Director
MDMallinoff@annapolis.gov
Maria Brown,
Assistant to the Director
MRB@annapolis.gov
Tom Swontek,
Chief, Code Official
JTS@annapolis.gov
Debbie Morgan,
Permits Administrator
DJM@annapolis.gov
Lisa Fowler,
Admin. Office Associate
LFowler@annapolis.gov
Barbara A. Norman, R.A.
Plans Reviewer
BANorman@annapolis.gov
Chris Hall,
Zoning Enforcement Officer
CRH@annapolis.gov
Steven Andrews,
Building Inspector
SKAndrews@annapolis.gov
Henry Gutierrez,
Building Inspector
HGutierrez@annapolis.gov
Michelle Moore,
Building Inspector
MMoore@annapolis.gov
Clinton Pratt,
Electrical Inspector
CCP@annapolis.gov
John J. Quigley,
Plumbing Inspector
JJQuigley@annapolis.gov
Frank Biba, AICP
Chief, Environmental Programs
FJB@annapolis.gov
Colleen K. Ruhter, P.E.
Stormwater Management Engineer
CRuhter@annapolis.gov
Jan van Zutphen,
Environmentalist
JVZutphen@annapolis.gov
Bobbie Baker,
Senior Property Maintenance Inspector
BEBaker@annapolis.gov
Mary Emrick,
Property Maintenance Inspector
MEE@annapolis.gov
Robert Schiffman,
Property Maintenance Inspector
RSchiffman@annapolis.gov
Maria T. Broadbent,
Environmental Program Coordinator
mbroadbent@annapolis.gov
Rob Savidge,
Environmental Compliance Inspector
RSavidge@annapolis.gov
Address(es):

City Hall- Room 202
160 Duke of Gloucester St.
Annapolis, MD 21401-2517

Counter Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.