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Annapolis, MD Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Weight limit: 16,000 lbs GVWR max
Width limit: 80 inches max
Length limit: 276 inches (23 ft) max
Where it applies: Residential zoning districts
Fine: $100 plus damages

Summary

Annapolis bars parking any vehicle over 16,000 pounds GVWR, or wider than 80 inches, or longer than 276 inches, on streets in or around residential zoning districts.

It is illegal and a misdemeanor for drivers of vehicles to park their vehicle on any street in or surrounding a residential zoning district if they meet the following criteria: 1. The gross vehicle weight rated (GVWR) number of the vehicle exceeds 16,000 pounds; or 2. The vehicle is more than 80 inches wide, including all protrusions except side mirrors and fender flares, or 276 inches (23 feet) in length bumper-to-bumper.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 2025 Update 2).

Full Breakdown

Annapolis City Code § 12.20.100 makes it a misdemeanor to park a vehicle on any street in or surrounding a residential zoning district if its GVWR exceeds 16,000 pounds, or if it is wider than 80 inches (excluding mirrors and fender flares) or longer than 276 inches (23 feet) bumper-to-bumper. The Department of Public Works can issue street-blocking permits and the Department of Transportation can grant reserved-space exceptions for a limited time. Anyone convicted faces a fine set by City Council resolution: the same section carries a $100 civil penalty plus damages on the City's parking fine schedule.

Violations & Fines

Parking an oversized vehicle in a residential zone is a misdemeanor; the City's fine schedule sets a $100 penalty plus damages under § 12.20.100(C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my box truck on my residential street in Annapolis?

Not if its GVWR exceeds 16,000 pounds or it's wider than 80 inches or longer than 276 inches, § 12.20.100 bans parking those vehicles on streets in or around residential zones.

Is there any way to get an exception?

Yes: the Department of Public Works can issue a temporary street-blocking permit, or the Department of Transportation can grant a reserved parking space, for a fee.

Sources & Official References

[1]Annapolis City Code § 12.20.100

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