SCBD Petition Status
Current tally of community petition responses across all 283 homes in Sections 1 and 2. A two-thirds supermajority (189 affirmative homes) is required for County approval.
Verified affirmative petitions with both deed holders signed.
Anne Arundel County Code requires 2/3 of all 283 assessable homes to sign Yes.
Affirmative signatures still required from pending or split households.
43 signed in opposition; 2 homes split (1 Yes / 1 No on deed).
🎯 Petition Threshold Progress
Visualizing all 283 homes relative to the Anne Arundel County 2/3 (189 homes) requirement.
Community Distribution
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Detailed Signature Breakdown
How each category of response is verified and factored into the Anne Arundel County 2/3 threshold.
| Category | Homes | % Community | County Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
In Favor (Yes) Both deed owners (or sole owner) signed in favor of the petition. | 53 | 18.7% | Counts toward 2/3 threshold |
Split Decision (1 Yes / 1 No) One deed owner signed Yes, but the co-owner voted No. Both deed owners must agree and sign Yes for the property to count in favor. | 2 | 0.7% | Does NOT count toward passing |
In Opposition (No) Homeowners submitted petition indicating opposition to creating an SCBD. | 43 | 15.2% | Counts in opposition |
Awaiting Response / Not Yet Signed Homes in Sections 1 & 2 that have not yet submitted a petition response. | 185 | 65.4% | Pending potential signature |
| Total Assessable Properties | 283 | 100.0% | Sections 1 & 2 Combined |
With 53 homes confirmed in favor, 136 additional homes must sign in favor to meet the 189 threshold. Because 185 homes have not yet returned a petition, the petition will pass if approximately 74% of remaining uncommitted households submit an affirmative petition.
Why Both Deed Owners Must Sign Yes
Under Anne Arundel County rules governing Special Community Benefit Districts, each property receives exactly one vote.
- Both deed owners must agree: If a property is titled to two people (such as a married couple or co-owners), both signatures are legally required on the petition for the vote to be counted as affirmative.
- Split votes do not count in favor: If one owner on the deed votes in favor and the other owner votes in opposition (or declines to sign), the household cannot be certified by the County and does not count toward the 2/3 threshold.
- Single deed owner: Properties owned by an individual only require that single owner's signature.
- Trusts & Partnerships: If property is held in a trust, the first and signature pages of the trust agreement must accompany the petition. All partners in a partnership must sign.
Understanding the 2/3 Supermajority (189 Homes)
Article 4, Title 7 of the Anne Arundel County Code governs the establishment of Special Community Benefit Districts.
- Calculation: There are 283 total assessable households across Sections 1 & 2. Two-thirds of 283 is 188.67, which rounds up to 189 affirmative votes.
- Not a plurality vote: Unlike municipal general elections where a candidate wins by receiving a percentage of votes actually cast, County SCBD law requires signatures from two-thirds of all assessable properties in the district.
- No response functions as a non-affirmative: A household that does not submit a petition cannot be counted toward the required 189 threshold.
- Ongoing verification: There is no single "voting day." Petitions are reviewed and validated by the Anne Arundel County Budget Office continuously.
How to Submit Your SCBD Petition
Whether you wish to submit your household's petition, resolve a split deed situation, or update your signature, the SCCA Board facilitates submission directly to Anne Arundel County.
📬 Mail by Post
Mail signed petitions to:
Shipley's Choice Community Association
315 Arbor Oaks Ct
Millersville, MD 21108
🤝 Lost your petition?
Send an email to shipleyschoice.scca@gmail.com and coordinate to receive a new copy.
⚖️ Split Deed Resolution
If your household was marked split because only one deed owner signed or there was a discrepancy, both owners may sign a new unified petition to update your status.