Additional Vehicle Storage Requirements

Baltimore City Code art. 32, tit. 16, subtit. 8

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Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 16-801 Commercial vehicles on private property zoned for residential use.

§ 16-801. Commercial vehicles on private property zoned for residential use. (a) In general. The following restrictions apply to the storage or parking of commercial vehicles on private property that is zoned for residential use. (b) Vehicles permitted to park overnight. Only standard-sized, passenger vehicles including, but not limited to, automobiles, passenger size livery vehicles, vans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), and pick-up trucks are permitted to be stored or parked outdoors overnight on private property that is zoned for residential use. (c) Vehicle prohibited from parking overnight. All other commercial vehicles including, but not limited to, semi-truck tractor units, with or without attached trailers, commercial trailers, buses, limousines (excluding passenger size livery vehicles), tow trucks, or construction vehicles, are prohibited from being stored or parked outside overnight on private property that is zoned for residential use. (Ord. 25-064 Section 2; Ord. 18-171; Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 16-802 Parking or storing of recreational vehicles.

§ 16-802. Parking or storing of recreational vehicles. (a) In general. The parking or storage of recreational vehicles or similar camping equipment must meet the following conditions. (b) Parking or storing on private property zoned for residential use. (1) In general. No recreational vehicle or trailer licensed to transport recreational vehicles or equipment may be parked or stored on private property that is zoned for residential use unless it is parked or stored: (i) in a fully enclosed structure, not including a temporary storage tent; or (ii) on a paved surface: (A) in the rear yard of the lot; and (B) at least 3 feet from the side and rear lot lines. (2) Exception. This subsection does not apply to recreational vehicles offered for sale in an approved outdoor sales and display area of a recreational vehicle dealership. (c) Use as dwelling, etc., prohibited. (1) No recreational vehicle may be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes. (2) No recreational vehicle may have fixed connections to electricity, water, gas, or sanitary sewer facilities. (d) Maintenance and current registration required. All recreational vehicles must be maintained in mobile condition. No recreational vehicle may be parked or stored in a manner that creates a dangerous or unsafe condition on the lot where parked or stored. Parking or storage in a way that the recreational vehicle, whether loaded or not, might tip or roll is considered a dangerous and unsafe condition. The recreational vehicle equipment must be kept in good repair and carry a current year’s license and registration. (Ord. 25-064 Section 2; Ord. 18-171; Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 16-803 Storage, etc., of abandoned, etc., vehicles.

§ 16-803. Storage, etc., of abandoned, etc., vehicles. (a) Definitions. (1) In general. In this section, the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) Derelict vehicle. “Derelict vehicle” means a vehicle that exhibits a defect, damage, or deterioration sufficient to preclude proper operation on the highway. (3) Unlicensed vehicle. “Unlicensed vehicle” means: (i) an unregistered vehicle; or (ii) a vehicle on which current registration tags are not displayed. (b) Prohibited use. Outdoor storage or maintenance of abandoned, derelict, or unlicensed vehicles is prohibited in all districts. (Ord. 25-064 Section 2; Ord. 16-581.)

Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/32/16/8Fetched: 10/25/2026