RVs and boats must be stored behind the front building line. Oversized vehicles (22+ feet) are restricted on streets. Living in an RV on residential property is prohibited.
Takoma Park zoning and parking regulations restrict storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers on residential property. Under city code and Montgomery County zoning (which Takoma Park has adopted in part), RVs, campers, boats, and trailers should be stored behind the front building line -- meaning not in the front yard or front driveway visible from the street. On-street parking of oversized vehicles (over 22 feet in length) is restricted and subject to the city's general parking time limits. Vehicles parked on the street must be currently registered, operational, and moved regularly. Montgomery County Code Chapter 30C governs on-street parking of oversized and commercial vehicles and applies within Takoma Park. The city enforces a prohibition on using RVs as dwelling units on residential property. Given the small lot sizes typical in Takoma Park (often 5,000-6,000 square feet), meeting setback requirements for RV storage can be difficult, effectively limiting RV ownership for many residents.
Street parking violation: city parking citation. Zoning violation for improper RV storage: notice of violation with compliance deadline. Living in RV on property: zoning enforcement action.
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