Special Events & Permits in Montgomery County, MD (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Montgomery County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Sidewalk Dining & Cafés
Restaurants and bars in Montgomery County need Board of License Commissioners approval before adding outdoor cafe seating, and any tables placed on a public sidewalk need separate written government sign-off.
Montgomery County Sidewalk Cafe License Rules
Some RestrictionsMontgomery County Code, Appendix D (Bd. of License Comm'rs Rules and Regulations), Ch. 5, § 5.14
Licensees may operate an outdoor cafe as part of the licensed premises only with the express approval of the Board. The Board may modify, suspend, or revoke the outdoor cafe privilege. Outdoor cafes approved by the Board must: be contiguous to the licensed premises, enclosed in a clearly delineated area, and surrounded by a continuous barrier at least 36 inches high at its lowest point with a c...
Special Events & Permits by City in Montgomery County
2 cities in Montgomery County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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