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 property blight rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Chapter 26 requires properties be free of trash, overgrown vegetation (12-inch max), inoperable vehicles, and structural decay. DHCA enforces with fines up to $500/day.
Montgomery County Code Chapter 26 establishes comprehensive housing and building maintenance standards. Properties must be maintained free of conditions that constitute blight, including accumulated trash or debris, overgrown vegetation exceeding 12 inches, abandoned or inoperable vehicles, broken windows or doors, peeling paint on exterior surfaces, and deteriorated roofing or siding. The DHCA Division of Housing and Code Enforcement inspects properties upon complaint through MC311. Inspectors may also identify violations during routine area surveys. Property owners receive a written notice of violation with a compliance deadline, typically 30 days for most conditions. The county may abate hazardous conditions and bill the property owner if they fail to comply. Vacant properties are subject to additional registration and maintenance requirements under the county vacant property registry.
Civil fines up to $500 per day per violation. The county may abate conditions and place a lien on the property for costs incurred. Chronic offenders face escalating penalties. Criminal prosecution possible for willful neglect.
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