Parking Rules in Washington County, MD (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Washington County, Maryland.
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RV & Boat Parking
Washington County's zoning ordinance allows a resident to park or store a recreational vehicle, trailer or boat in a rear yard, side yard or driveway, but outdoor storage must sit at least four feet off the side and rear lot lines and ten feet off the front lot line, street curb or sidewalk.
RV and Boat Parking in Washington County, MD
Some RestrictionsWashington County Zoning Ordinance § 22.12(e)(1)
1. Such vehicles shall be considered accessory uses in any district, provided they are parked or stored in a garage or accessory building in the rear yard, side yard, or driveway of the lot occupied by the owner. Vehicles stored outside of storage buildings shall be parked no closer than four (4) feet to the rear and side lot lines and no closer than ten (10) feet from the front lot line or to ...
Commercial & Oversized Vehicles
Washington County, Maryland prohibits parking tractor-trailers, alone or in tandem, on any public or private street within its Residential, Suburban (RS) zoning district. The Zoning Ordinance's parking-requirements section repeats this exact street ban, word for word, in the Residential Transition, Residential Urban and Residential Multi-Family district articles that together cover most of the county's neighborhoods.
Washington County, MD Truck Parking Ban
Significant RestrictionsWashington County (MD) Zoning Ordinance § 8.7(b), Article 8 "RS" Residential, Suburban District
Section 8.7 Parking Requirements (a) Parking shall be provided or prohibited according to the requirements of Article 22, Division I, and where applicable, in compliance with Washington County's adopted Road and Street Design Standards. (b) The parking of tractor-trailers, either separately or in tandem, shall be prohibited on public or private streets in this District.
Street Parking Limits
Washington County, Maryland forbids stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle so as to impede traffic or threaten public safety on any county road, highway, alley, or public parking facility. Violators face a $500 misdemeanor fine and the Sheriff may impound the vehicle.
No Blocking Traffic on County Roads, MD
Some RestrictionsWashington County, MD Code of Public Local Laws § 7-402(a)
7-402. Traffic impedance. (a) Vehicle. A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle so as to impede the movement of traffic or constitute a threat to public safety on a road, a highway, an alley, or a public parking facility of the county.
Abandoned Vehicles
Washington County, Maryland bars parking an unregistered motor vehicle or unregistered trailer on any county highway, road, or other county property. The Sheriff can impound a vehicle left in violation, and owners must pay all fines, towing, and storage costs before reclaiming it.
Unregistered Vehicles on County Roads, MD
Some RestrictionsWashington County, MD Code of Public Local Laws § 7-402(b)
(a) Vehicle. A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle so as to impede the movement of traffic or constitute a threat to public safety on a road, a highway, an alley, or a public parking facility of the county. (b) Unexpected vehicle. A person may not park an unregistered motor vehicle or an unregistered trailer on a highway, road, or other property of the county.
Loading Zones
Washington County's zoning code requires every off-street loading area to be designed for the delivery vehicles it serves and bars developers from putting one in a front yard, but it sets no fixed loading hours; timing is left to the site plan reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Commercial Loading Areas in Washington County, MD
Light RestrictionsWashington County Zoning Ordinance § 22.13
Section 22.13 Loading Areas (a) In General. All loading areas shall be designed to accommodate the anticipated demand and maneuverability of delivery vehicles in relation to the overall flow and use of the site. The developer must design parking facilities to provide a circulation system which will minimize delay within the facility and prevent overflow congestion onto the adjacent street. (b) ...
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