Showing ordinances that apply to Riva, MD
Riva is an unincorporated community (population 4,257) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Because Riva is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Anne Arundel County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The time restrictions rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Anne Arundel County yard sales must occur during daylight hours, typically 8 AM to 7 PM. No overnight merchandise display. Must comply with Article 11 noise limits.
Anne Arundel County does not have a specific garage sale time ordinance, but operations must comply with general rules: Article 11 noise (no amplified sound before 7 AM or after 9 PM), property maintenance code (merchandise not stored overnight in front yard), and safety (no blocking sidewalks). Practical sale hours: 8 AM to 7 PM. Weekend sales (Friday-Sunday) most common. Annapolis Historic District discourages visible clutter. Items remaining at curb after sale considered bulk trash and may trigger property maintenance citation if left more than 24 hours.
Outside hours with noise: Art. 11 citation $100-$250. Items left at curb: property maintenance $50-$200.
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