Showing ordinances that apply to Ten Mile Creek, MD
Ten Mile Creek is an unincorporated community (population 1,012) in Montgomery County, Maryland. Because Ten Mile Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Montgomery County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The vending zones rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Montgomery County designates specific vending zones for food trucks, particularly around transit hubs, commercial districts, and county parks managed by M-NCPPC. Residential streets are generally off-limits unless tied to a permitted special event or farmers market.
Food trucks in Montgomery County may operate in designated commercial zones, business parks, and transit station areas such as Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Rockville Metro stations. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) manages vending permits for county parks and recreational areas, with designated spots at popular parks. Vendors cannot operate within a specified distance of brick-and-mortar restaurants in some areas. Residential zones generally prohibit food truck operations unless the vendor is serving a permitted block party, community event, or farmers market. Some business improvement districts like Bethesda Urban Partnership and Silver Spring Urban District have additional vending location rules and rotating schedules. Vendors must not block sidewalks, fire hydrants, or ADA-accessible ramps.
Vending in unauthorized locations can result in citations and fines. Repeated violations may result in license suspension. Blocking pedestrian access or fire safety equipment carries additional penalties.
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