Rules for ZIP Code 20850
Rockville, MD Β· Montgomery County
111 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 20850 is governed by the city of Rockville, MD, home to about 76% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Rockville's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 20850 also covers:
- unincorporated Montgomery County~24% of residents
- North Potomac (community)~10% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 20850 based on Rockville ordinances.
Business Licensing & Operations
4 rules- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesParking Rules
10 rules- Snow Removal Parking RulesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
- Loading ZonesSome
- EV ChargingSignificant
- Driveway RulesSome
Fire Regulations
3 rules- Propane StorageSome
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- FireworksHeavy
Public Conduct
6 rules- Skateboarding RulesSome
- Loud Party OrdinanceSome
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Public Marijuana UseSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
Trash & Recycling
5 rules- Collection ScheduleSome
- Bin Placement RulesSome
- Illegal DumpingSignificant
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSome
- Dumpster RulesSome
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Erosion ControlSome
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Noise Ordinances
2 rules- Barking DogsSome
- Decibel LimitsSome
Building Safety
7 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesAnimal Ordinances
11 rules- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Bird ProtectionSome
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Cat RulesLight
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
Landscaping Rules
5 rules- CompostingSome
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSome
- Water RestrictionsSignificant
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySome
Special Events & Permits
2 rulesSign Regulations
3 rulesHistoric Preservation
1 ruleBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesRental Property Rules
5 rules- Rent Increase NoticeSome
- Rental RegistrationSignificant
- Rent ControlFew
- Just Cause EvictionSignificant
- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
Fence Regulations
4 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
1 ruleHome Business
3 rules- Home DaycareLight
- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSignificant
- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSome
HOA Rules
1 rule- Board GovernanceSome
Accessory Structures
5 rules- ADU RulesSome
- ADU Rental RestrictionsSignificant
- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- Tiny HomesSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
2 rulesHomelessness & Encampment Rules
1 ruleProperty Maintenance
3 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome