Gaithersburg, MD Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- New Construction
- Level 2 pre-wiring required
- ICE Vehicle in EV Space
- Up to $100 fine
- Effective
- October 1, 2022
- Zoning Credit
- Counts toward parking minimums
Summary
Gaithersburg requires EV charging pre-wiring in new residential construction. Maryland law effective October 2022 prohibits non-EVs from parking in designated EV charging spaces with fines up to $100. EV charging spaces count toward minimum parking requirements.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Space Regulation. Individuals may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle in a designated EV charging space unless it is an EV that is plugged into charging equipment. Violators may be subject to a fine of $100. EV charging spaces must have signage that indicates the charging space is only for EV charging, day or time restrictions, states maximum violation fine, and is consistent with design and placement specifications in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. EV charging spaces count toward the total minimum parking space requirements for zoning and parking laws. (Reference Maryland Statutes, Transportation Code 11-145.1 and 21-1003.2) Jurisdiction: Maryland. Type: Laws and Regulations. Technologies: EVs, PHEVs.
Full Breakdown
Gaithersburg electrical codes require new residential garages and carports accessory to one- or two-family dwellings and townhouses to include rough-in wiring for Level 2 (240-volt) EV charging receptacles. Maryland Transportation Article effective October 1, 2022, prohibits stopping, standing, or parking in a designated EV charging space unless the vehicle is an EV that is actively charging. Violators face a fine of up to $100. EV charging spaces must display signage indicating the space is for EV charging only, any time restrictions, the maximum fine amount, and must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. EV charging spaces count toward minimum parking requirements under zoning and parking laws. Montgomery County also offers residential EV charging station permits through the Department of Permitting Services.
Violations & Fines
Non-EV parking in designated charging space: up to $100 fine under Maryland law. Failure to include EV pre-wiring in new construction: building code violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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