Parking Rules in Queen Anne's County, MD (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
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Driveway Rules
In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland, parking areas must be paved unless the use requires fewer than 25 parking spaces, in which case an unpaved area needs a compacted base topped with crushed stone and must stay dust-free. A driveway across public property or needing a curb cut cannot exceed 25 feet wide.
Queen Anne's County Parking Surface and Driveway Rules
Some RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 18:1-83
O. Paving required; maintenance. All parking areas, except those allowed for uses which require fewer than 25 parking spaces, shall be paved. Unpaved parking areas shall consist of compacted base with crushed stone placed on the compacted base. All parking areas shall be maintained in a dust-free, safe condition at all times. ... (c) A driveway across public property, or requiring a curb cut, m...
Street Parking Limits
In Queen Anne's County, Maryland, no one can stand or park in front of a driveway without the occupant's consent, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of an intersection crosswalk, in front of a curb ramp, or in a marked fire lane. Fines run $30 to $50 under Chapter 26 of the County Code.
Queen Anne's County Street Parking Prohibitions
Some RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 26-2
§ 26-2. Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places. A. Public driveway. A person may not stop, stand or park a vehicle in front of a public driveway. B. Sidewalks. A person may not stop, stand or park a vehicle on a sidewalk. ... K. Standing or parking. A person may not stand or park a vehicle in front of a private driveway without the consent of the owner or occupant of the p...
Abandoned Vehicles
In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland, a person cannot allow the presence of more than one vehicle that is not legally tagged for use on public roads, streets, highways or waterways. Trailers and boats count as vehicles, and operational off-road recreational vehicles are exempt. Failure to abate is a civil infraction with a fine of $25 to $500.
Queen Anne's County Untagged and Junk Vehicle Rules
Some RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 19-1, § 19-2(K) and § 19-7(A)
VEHICLE A. ... A device, such as a piece of mechanized equipment, for transporting goods, passengers or equipment. B. Includes but is not limited to cars, trucks, motorcycles and boats. ... K. Vehicles not legally tagged. (1) This subsection does not apply to an off-road recreational vehicle that is: (a) Manufactured for off-road use and recreation; and (b) Operational, regardless of whether th...
Loading Zones
In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland, any use with 6,000 square feet or more of gross floor area that needs deliveries or shipments must provide off-street loading berths, each at least 250 square feet. No part of a truck or van can extend into the right-of-way or a public thoroughfare while loading or unloading.
Queen Anne's County Off-Street Loading Standards
Some RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 18:1-84
A. In general. ... Any use with a gross floor area of 6,000 square feet or more that requires deliveries or shipments must provide off-street loading facilities in accordance with the requirements specified in this section. B. Number of berths required; retail, industrial, manufacturing use. Every retail establishment, industrial or manufacturing use, warehouse, wholesale use, freight terminal,...
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