Showing ordinances that apply to South Kensington, MD
South Kensington is an unincorporated community (population 8,829) in Montgomery County, Maryland. Because South Kensington is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Montgomery County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The driveway rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Montgomery County regulates driveway dimensions, materials, and parking surfaces under Ch 59 Zoning Ordinance and DPS driveway permit requirements. Vehicles must park on improved surfaces only. Front-yard parking on grass or dirt is prohibited in residential zones. Driveways require a right-of-way permit from MCDOT.
Montgomery County Zoning Ordinance Ch 59, Division 6.2 governs off-street parking standards. Vehicles in residential zones must park on approved improved surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, pavers, or permeable pavement. Parking on unimproved surfaces like grass, gravel, or dirt in front yards is a zoning violation. Driveway construction or widening requires a right-of-way permit from the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). DPS building permits are needed for driveway expansions exceeding 200 square feet. The county enforces impervious surface limits under the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Program, capping lot coverage at 25% in residential zones. WSSC approval is required for driveways near water and sewer infrastructure. Circular driveways need special approval in certain zones. Shared driveways require recorded access easements.
Zoning violation notice with 30-day correction period. Failure to comply: civil citation up to $500 per day. Unpermitted driveway work: stop-work order plus double permit fees. MCDOT right-of-way violations: up to $1,000 fine.
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