Rockville and Montgomery County discourage deliberate wildlife feeding that attracts nuisance animals such as deer, coyotes, foxes, and raccoons to residential areas. Montgomery County Code Chapter 5 prohibits maintaining conditions that attract wild animals to the detriment of neighboring properties, and Rockville code enforcement responds to wildlife nuisance complaints.
Rockville does not have a standalone ordinance explicitly banning wildlife feeding, but the city enforces nuisance-related provisions that apply when feeding wildlife creates problems for neighboring properties. Montgomery County Code Chapter 5 addresses situations where maintaining food sources attracts wild animals that become a nuisance or hazard. The county's Office of Animal Services responds to complaints about wildlife conflicts. Rockville is located in the Chesapeake Bay watershed with significant urban-wildlife interface, and the city has experienced issues with deer overpopulation, coyote sightings, and raccoon activity in residential neighborhoods. Deliberately feeding deer is particularly discouraged because it contributes to vehicle collisions, garden damage, and Lyme disease transmission. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources provides guidance on managing wildlife conflicts and discourages feeding wildlife. Residents who attract nuisance wildlife through deliberate feeding may face code enforcement action under Rockville's property maintenance provisions if conditions create a public health or safety concern.
Creating a wildlife nuisance through deliberate feeding can result in code enforcement notices and fines under Rockville's property maintenance code. Montgomery County may issue civil citations for maintaining conditions that attract wild animals to the detriment of neighboring properties. Fines vary based on the severity and duration of the violation.
Rockville, MD
Construction noise in Rockville is permitted 7 AM to 7 PM weekdays and 9 AM to 5 PM weekends under MoCo Code Section 31B-6. Nighttime deliveries are prohibit...
Rockville, MD
Industrial noise in Rockville is regulated under MoCo Code Chapter 31B. Industrial limits are 75 dBA day, 70 dBA night. Equipment running 24 hours must meet ...
Rockville, MD
Rockville enforces noise limits under MoCo Code Chapter 31B. Daytime runs 7 AM to 9 PM weekdays, 9 AM to 9 PM weekends. Nighttime limit is 55 dBA at resident...
Rockville, MD
Rockville's animal control ordinance (Chapter 3) prohibits nuisance animal noise. Owners must prevent dogs from causing persistent noise that disturbs neighb...
Rockville, MD
Rockville sits between Reagan National and BWI but is outside both noise zones. Aircraft noise is federally regulated. The Maryland Environmental Noise Act o...
Rockville, MD
Maryland requires new homes after October 2023 to include EV-ready parking with a minimum 40-amp dedicated circuit. HOAs cannot prohibit charger installation.
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Montgomery County.
See how other cities in Montgomery County handle wildlife feeding.
See how Rockville's wildlife feeding rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.