5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Trash bins must be set out no earlier than 5 PM the day before collection and retrieved by midnight on collection day. Store out of public view between pickups (Ch 48).
Chapter 26 requires properties be free of trash, overgrown vegetation (12-inch max), inoperable vehicles, and structural decay. DHCA enforces with fines up to $500/day.
Vacant lots must be maintained under Chapter 26. Grass/weeds cannot exceed 12 inches. The county may mow non-compliant lots and bill the owner plus fees.
Chapter 49 requires clearing snow/ice from sidewalks within 24 hours after snow stops. Fines start at $50/day. Path must be at least 36 inches wide.
Garage sales allowed without a permit, limited to 3 per household per year, each up to 3 consecutive days. Items must stay on private property.
3 cities in Montgomery County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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