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Anne Arundel County, MD Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing section
§ 18-17-102
Covers
motor vehicles, trailers, boats
Banned
inoperable, wrecked, or unregistered storage
Repair exemption
1 vehicle, up to 90 days
Enforcer
Office of Planning and Zoning

Summary

Anne Arundel County bans parking or storing any inoperable, unregistered, wrecked, or dismantled motor vehicle, trailer, or boat on land, with narrow time-limited exemptions for one vehicle being sold, repaired, or held for insurance or estate claims.

City-specific rules exist: Annapolis has its own rv & boat parking rules that differ from Anne Arundel County's county-level regulations. If you live in Annapolis, check the city-specific page instead.

(a) Definition. For purposes of this section, the term "vehicle" means a motor vehicle, trailer, or boat. ... (c) Prohibition. Except as provided otherwise by this article, land may not be used for the parking, storage, collection, accumulation, or abandonment of any inoperable, wrecked, partially dismantled, or destroyed vehicle or of any vehicle that does not display all information required by law, including a current registration plate and validation sticker.

Source: Md. Transportation §25-201 (Abandoned); AA County Code §18-2-204View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-93: County Code is current through May, 2026).

Full Breakdown

County Code § 18-17-102 defines "vehicle" to include motor vehicles, trailers, and boats, then bars using land to park, store, collect, accumulate, or abandon any that are inoperable, wrecked, partially dismantled, or lack a current registration plate and validation sticker. This applies in residential yards and driveways countywide, including unincorporated communities like Glen Burnie and Severna Park. One vehicle per lot is exempt if recently purchased and awaiting inspection (60 days), listed for sale (60 days), actively being repaired toward registration (90 days, extendable by the Planning and Zoning Officer), or held pending an insurance, estate, or similar legal claim. Vehicles inside a fully enclosed roofed structure, or accessory to a marina or service facility, are exempt outright. Separately, § 18-17-103's 10,000-pound weight cap on oversized vehicles parked on residential lots does not apply to recreational vehicles at all.

Violations & Fines

Office of Planning and Zoning issues an administrative order, then a civil citation; fines run $125 for a first violation, $500 for a second, $1,000 after that, plus court-ordered relief and penalties up to $500 per day of continued violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my boat or RV in my driveway in Anne Arundel County?
Yes, if it's operable and currently registered. The county only bans parking a vehicle, including a trailer or boat, that's inoperable, wrecked, or lacks a valid registration and validation sticker.
Does the county limit RV size or weight on residential lots?
No. Section 18-17-103's 10,000-pound weight cap on residentially parked vehicles specifically excludes recreational vehicles, so a large RV can be parked regardless of weight if it's registered and operable.
Can I keep an unregistered boat in my yard while I fix it up?
Yes, one vehicle per lot is exempt for up to 90 days, or longer with Planning and Zoning Officer approval, while it's actively being repaired toward registration.

Sources & Official References

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