(A) Definitions. As used herein:
PARK.
To halt a vehicle, whether or not it is occupied, other than temporarily:
(a) When necessary to avoid a conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or a traffic control device; or
(b) For the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property or passengers.
RESTRICTED VEHICLE.
(a) A motorized vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating, or gross vehicle weight, of 14,001 pounds or more;
(b) A motorized vehicle with attached trailer(s) having a gross combination weight rating, or gross combination weight, of 14,001 pounds or more;
(c) A trailer having a gross vehicle weight rating, or gross vehicle weight, of 10,001 pounds or more;
(d) Motor homes, recreational vehicles and buses are deemed to be RESTRICTED VEHICLES;
(e) Vehicles owned by a public utility, the county, or by any other governmental agency and used primarily for carrying property or passengers are not RESTRICTED VEHICLES.
TRAILER.
A vehicle that:
(a) Has no motive power; and
(b) Is designed to carry people or property and to be towed by a motor vehicle.
VEHICLE.
Any device in, on, or by which any individual or property is or might be transported or towed on a highway, with the exception of an electronic personal assistive mobility device as defined in Md. Code Ann., Transportation Article, § 21-101(G-1).
(B) It shall be unlawful to park a restricted vehicle on a public right-of-way.
(C) It shall be unlawful to park a trailer that is not properly coupled to a motor vehicle, which is rated for towing the trailer, on a public right-of-way.
(D) It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle for more than 48 hours on any public right-of-way, except when the vehicle is parked:
(1) Adjacent to the property lines of the owner's residence or business; and
(2) Where parking is not otherwise prohibited.
(E) This section shall not be construed to prohibit any vehicle from parking on a public right-of-way for a reasonable period of time necessary to load or unload property or passengers.
(F) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined an amount not exceeding $100 for each offense. Each day that a violation of this section continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(G) Any law enforcement agency may tow and impound any vehicle parked in violation of this section, and the owner of the vehicle shall be responsible for paying all towing, storage and other fees.
(Ord. 04-17-361, 12-21-2004; Ord. 13-21-649, 10-24-2013; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014; Bill No. 23-11, 6-6-2023)