Jurisdiction and research scope
Unincorporated Montgomery County, Maryland; incorporated municipalities and their roads need separate jurisdiction confirmation. American Legal 2026 S-91; §31-14. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Montgomery County RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | The cited rule does not establish private-driveway storage permission. Confirm zoning, setbacks, surface, screening and parcel-specific requirements. |
| Street / loading | Active loading ≤18 hours or involuntary emergency ≤48 hours. Active loading/unloading only, up to 18 hours. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Parking alone does not establish permission to sleep or live in the RV. Utility connections and service permits require separate confirmation. |
The local rule
Active loading or unloading of passengers, merchandise or materials may last up to 18 hours. An involuntary mechanical failure or other emergency may qualify for up to 48 hours. Neither allowance is ordinary storage permission.
Conditions and exceptions
Commercial/industrial street provisions for heavy commercial vehicles and buses are different from the RV rule. Confirm county road jurisdiction rather than assuming a Rockville or Gaithersburg mailing address supplies the governing traffic law. Private storage and sleeping need separate zoning determinations.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Montgomery County Planning, Code Enforcement or the road authority to confirm the actual parcel or street, vehicle class, duration and intended use. Check later amendments and required permits. HOA restrictions, leases and easements remain separate. Start with the official source.
Use the Montgomery County parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- Montgomery County §31-14
Official codified or enacted rule, or official guidance as described in the source-review statement.
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific local-government determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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