Rules for ZIP Code 21795
Williamsport, MD · Washington County
64 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Washington County.
ZIP code 21795 is unincorporated Washington County land, in the community of Halfway: about 84% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 21795 also covers:
- town of Williamsport~16% of residents · not covered yet
- Halfway (community)~30% 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 21795 based on Washington County ordinances.
Accessory Structures
2 rules- ADU RulesHeavy
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Noise Ordinances
2 rules- Decibel LimitsSome
- Construction HoursSome
Animal Ordinances
2 rulesRight to Farm
2 rulesLandscaping Rules
3 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
3 rules- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSome
- PawnbrokersSome
Trash & Recycling
6 rules- Illegal DumpingSignificant
- Bulk Item DisposalSome
- Recycling RequirementsSome
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSome
- Recycling RulesLight
Fence Regulations
2 rules- Height LimitsLight
- Retaining WallsSome
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood Elevation RequirementsSignificant
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
Building Safety
5 rulesParking Rules
5 rules- RV & Boat ParkingSome
- Loading ZonesLight
- Abandoned VehiclesSome
- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
Tree Protection
2 rulesFire Regulations
2 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
1 rule- Generator NoiseLight
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
1 rule- Sidewalk RepairSome
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesHome Business
4 rulesPublic Conduct
2 rulesSolar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Special Events & Permits
2 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
Sign Regulations
2 rules- Political SignsFew
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
Rental Property Rules
1 ruleCode Violation Reporting
1 rule- How to ReportSome
Property Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightHeavy
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome