Montgomery County MD protects significant trees under the county's roadside tree law and forest conservation act. Tree removal on county rights-of-way requires permits. Canopy preservation is a priority.
Montgomery County or county may have protected tree ordinances, especially in suburban counties (Montgomery, Howard, Anne Arundel). Heritage trees and trees over certain caliper may require permits for removal. Street trees are county/city property. Development projects require forest conservation plans per MD Natural Resources Article §5-1601 (Forest Conservation Act). Branches overhanging from a neighbor’s tree can be trimmed to property line. Chesapeake Bay Critical Area has additional tree protection requirements.
Unauthorized removal of protected trees: $500 to $10,000+ per tree. Forest Conservation Act violations: significant fines.
Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County Code §31-14 prohibits parking heavy commercial vehicles (over 10,000 lbs, 21+ ft, 8+ ft high) on public residential roadways. One light com...
Montgomery County, MD
Abandoned vehicles in Montgomery County are subject to state and county law. MD Transportation Code §25-201+ defines abandonment; county can tag and tow vehi...
Montgomery County, MD
Maryland has no shared fence cost statute. Each owner responsible for their own fence. Spite fence provision under MD RP Art. §14-120.
Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County prohibits barbed wire, razor wire, and electric fences in residential zones under Ch 59. HOAs commonly restrict chain-link fencing. Approve...
Montgomery County, MD
Maryland’s Tracey’s Law (2014) treats all dog breeds equally under negligence standard. No breed-specific strict liability. Dangerous dogs behavior-based.
Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. Rabies vaccination required statewide. MD Criminal Law §10-619 covers...
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