7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
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DC restricts parking of oversized vehicles on residential streets. Vehicles over 22 feet are ineligible for RPP permits under 18 DCMR 2411-2413. RVs and boats parked on streets are subject to the same time limits and may be tagged as abandoned if left for more than 72 hours.
DC requires DDOT permits for curb cuts and driveway access under 24 DCMR. Driveways connecting to public space need public space permits. Blocking a sidewalk or crosswalk when parking in a driveway is prohibited. Driveway width and design must meet DDOT standards.
Commercial vehicles, vehicles over 22 feet, and buses are ineligible for residential parking permits under 18 DCMR 2411-2413. Commercial vehicles face additional parking restrictions in residential zones and may not be stored long-term on residential streets.
DC operates a Residential Permit Parking (RPP) program under 18 DCMR 2411-2413 covering over 4,100 blocks. Non-permit vehicles face a 2-hour limit during enforcement hours. RPP fees start at $50/year for the first vehicle, increasing for additional vehicles.
DC has no citywide overnight parking ban, but Residential Parking Permit (RPP) zones limit non-residents to 2 hours on weekdays 7 AM-8:30 PM. Out-of-state vehicles garaged in DC for 30-plus days must register under DC Code section 50-1501.03(a-1). Commercial vehicles face added overnight restrictions in residential zones.
DC promotes EV charging through the Clean Energy DC Act and the Green Building Act. New construction must provide EV-ready or EV-installed parking under DCMR 12-A section 429 and the 2017 DC Construction Codes. Residential Level 2 chargers require a DOB electrical permit. Condos cannot unreasonably withhold approval under DC Code section 42-1903.07a.
DC prohibits abandoned vehicles on public streets after 72 hours of continuous parking under DC Code section 50-2421.02 and DCMR 18-2405. Vehicles with expired tags, flat tires, or extensive damage may be booted, ticketed, and towed. Vehicles stored in public view on private property with inoperable condition violate DCMR 18-2406 and DCMR 14-805.
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