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Business Licensing & Operations in Wicomico County, MD (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Wicomico County, Maryland.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wicomico County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Adult Entertainment

Adult-oriented entertainment establishments with private viewing booths in Wicomico County must meet strict construction and access rules under Chapter 170, Article II, adopted in 1992. Booths must stay open to view, lighting must hit 20 footcandles, only one patron may occupy a booth, and minors are barred entirely from the premises.

Wicomico County Adult Establishment Booth Rules

Significant Restrictions

Wicomico County Code § 170-11

§ 170-11. Requirements of all adult-oriented entertainment establishments. Any adult-oriented entertainment establishment having available for customers, patrons or members any booth, room, cubicle, compartment or stall for private viewing of any adult-oriented entertainment must comply with the following requirements: ... The lighting of the public room shall be a minimum of 20 footcandles at ...

Auto Repair on Residential Property

In unincorporated Wicomico County, motor vehicle and small-engine repair, vehicle body work and gasoline stations are banned as Type I and Type II home-based businesses under Zoning Code § 225-97(C)(4), but the same section lists small automotive repair among the uses a Type III home-based business, allowing up to two non-resident employees, may run.

Home Auto Repair Rules in Wicomico County

Significant Restrictions

Wicomico County Code § 225-97

Motor vehicle/small engine repair, vehicle body work, and gasoline stations. ... A Type III home-based business may be, but is not limited to: ... Trucking operations, small automotive repair.

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