Landscaping Rules in Wicomico County, MD (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Wicomico County, Maryland.

Verified from official government sources

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.

Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

In unincorporated Wicomico County, clearing trees on a tract of 40,000 square feet or more before subdivision, grading or a building permit triggers Ch. 126's forest conservation requirements. Under §§ 126-2 and 126-6, the applicant must submit a forest stand delineation and an approved forest conservation plan to the Department of Planning, Zoning and Community Development before cutting, unless a specific exemption applies.

Wicomico County Tree Removal Permit Rule

Some Restrictions

Wicomico County Code §§ 126-2, 126-6

§ 126-2. Applicability. ... A. Unless exempted by Article III of this chapter, any person making application for a building permit, subdivision plat, stormwater management plan, project plan and grading or sediment control permits on parcels of land 40,000 square feet or greater after the effective date of this chapter shall file a forest conservation plan with the Department. § ... 126-6. ... ...

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Weed Ordinances

Unincorporated Wicomico County caps weeds at 10 inches on developed and vacant subdivision lots under § 174-1.Q(1). After required cutting, stubble cannot exceed 6 inches, and letting weeds grow past the limit is a declared public nuisance subject to a civil infraction fine.

Wicomico County 10-Inch Weed Height Limit

Some Restrictions

Wicomico County Code § 174-1.Q(1)

The following acts, deeds and conditions in and upon all developed and vacant lots within a recorded subdivision, mobile home park or an apartment project and any portion of any unsubdivided parcel, tract or lot within 200 feet thereof and abutting thereon not used for agricultural or forestry purposes are public nuisances: ... Allowing the uncontrolled growing of weeds higher than 10 inches, p...

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