Being Good Neighbors: Home-Based Businesses, Parking and Paving rules and more.

To learn about laws regarding Home-Based Businesses, Parking for Heavy Commercial and Recreational Vehicles, Parking Off-Street, and Paving Front Yards go to: Being Good Neighbors

How Are These Laws Enforced?

Enforcement is primarily by complaint.Home occupations, the paving of front yards and off-street parking issues are the responsibility of the Department of Permitting Services. Unregistered and inoperable vehicle issues are handled by the Department of Housing and Community Affairs. On-street parking complaints fall to the Police Department.

Typically, for Permitting Services and Housing & Community Affairs, an inspector investigates the complaint and issues a Notice of Violation if he or she finds just cause. If the violation is not corrected and/or dismissed within 30 days, a citation may be issued accompanied by a $500 fine. On-street parking violators can be ticketed by the Police.

Preserving the quality of life in Montgomery County neighborhoods needs help from all of us. New County laws initiated by the County Executive and approved by the County Council are designed to help protect our residential neighborhoods. These laws went into effect April 24, 2011. In general, what follows is what you need to know. For exact details see the legislation or call 311.