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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1A. STRUCTURE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 2B. AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 3. AIR QUALITY CONTROL - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 3A. ALARMS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 5. ANIMAL CONTROL - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 8. BUILDINGS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 8A. CABLE COMMUNICATIONS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 10B. COMMON OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 11. CONSUMER PROTECTION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 11A. CONDOMINIUMS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 11B. CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 13. DETENTION CENTERS AND REHABILITATION FACILITIES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 15. EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 16. ELECTIONS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 17. ELECTRICITY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 18A. ENERGY POLICY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 19. EROSION, SEDIMENT CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 19A. ETHICS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 20 FINANCE - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 21 FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 22. FIRE SAFETY CODE - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 22A. FOREST CONSERVATION - TREES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 23A. GROUP HOMES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 24. HEALTH AND SANITATION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 24A. HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 24B. HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 25. HOSPITALS, SANITARIUMS, NURSING AND CARE HOMES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 25A. HOUSING, MODERATELY PRICED - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 25B. HOUSING POLICY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 26. HOUSING AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE STANDARDS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 27. HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 27A. INDIVIDUAL WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 29. LANDLORD-TENANT RELATIONS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 30. LICENSING AND REGULATIONS GENERALLY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 30C. MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING AND IMMOBILIZATION ON PRIVATE PROPERTY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 31. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 31A. MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR AND TOWING REGISTRATION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 31B. NOISE CONTROL - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 31C. NEW HOME BUILDER AND SELLER REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 33. PERSONNEL AND HUMAN RESOURCES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 33B. PESTICIDES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 35. POLICE - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 36. POND SAFETY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 38A. RADIO, TELEVISION AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 40. REAL PROPERTY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 41. RECREATION AND RECREATION FACILITIES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 41A. RENTAL ASSISTANCE - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 42A. RIDESHARING AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 44. SCHOOLS AND CAMPS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 44A. SECONDHAND PERSONAL PROPERTY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 45. SEWERS, SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND DRAINAGE - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 47. VENDORS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 48. SOLID WASTES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 49. STREETS AND ROADS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 50. SUBDIVISION OF LAND - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 51 SWIMMING POOLS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 51A. TANNING FACILITIES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 52. TAXATION - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 53. TAXICABS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 53A. TENANT DISPLACEMENT - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 54. TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 55. TREE CANOPY - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 56. URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 56A. VIDEO GAMES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 57. WEAPONS - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 59. ZONING - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 60. SILVER SPRING, BETHESDA, WHEATON AND MONTGOMERY HILLS PARKING LOT DISTRICTS - REGULATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS MONTGOMERY COUNTY REGULATIONS
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Section 6.6.1. Intent
Division 6.6 regulates the size, location, height, and screening of all outdoor storage and display to protect public safety, health, and welfare; preserve and enhance property values; and preserve and strengthen the character of communities.
Section 6.6.2. Applicability
A.   Division 6.6 applies to any site where merchandise, material, or equipment is displayed or stored outside of a completely enclosed building.
B.   Division 6.6 does not apply to:
1.   merchandise, material, or equipment for agricultural uses in an Agricultural or Rural Residential zone; and
2.   where allowed, the outdoor sale, lease, or rental of motor vehicles and heavy equipment as part of a properly allowed use.
Section 6.6.3. Design Standards
A.   Outdoor Display
1.   Defined
a.   Outdoor display means the outside display of products actively available for sale. The outdoor placement of any propane gas storage rack, ice storage bin, soft drink, or similar vending machine is an outdoor display.
b.   Outdoor display does not include merchandise or material in boxes, in crates, on pallets, or other kinds of shipping containers (see outdoor storage).
c.   Section 6.6.3 does not apply to Seasonal Outdoor Sales, under Article 59-3.
2.   Standards
Any nonresidential use may have an outdoor display if the deciding body approves the applicable plan illustrating the extent of the permitted area for outdoor display. An outdoor display must:
a.   be removed and placed inside a fully-enclosed building at the end of each business day, except a propane gas storage rack, ice storage bin, soft drink or similar vending machine may remain outside overnight; and
b.   not impede pedestrian use of the sidewalk or parking areas.
B.   Outdoor Storage
1.   Limited Outdoor Storage
a.   Defined
Limited outdoor storage includes:
i.   overnight outdoor storage of any vehicle awaiting repair;
ii.   outdoor storage of merchandise or material in boxes, in crates, on pallets or other kinds of shipping containers;
iii.   outdoor sales area for building supplies, garden supplies, or plants;
iv.   outdoor storage of fleet vehicles; and
v.   outdoor storage of any vehicle, boat, recreational vehicle, or other similar vehicle at a storage facility.
b.   Standards
Limited outdoor storage is allowed when it is accessory to an allowed use if the deciding body approves the applicable plan illustrating the extent of the permitted area for limited outdoor storage. Limited outdoor storage must satisfy the standards of the zone or the use.
2.   General Outdoor Storage
a.   Defined
General outdoor storage includes any material associated with industrial uses, such as equipment, lumber, pipe, steel, salvage, or recycled materials.
b.   Standards
General outdoor storage is permitted and must:
i.   in the Industrial zones, include screening of inventory and equipment under Section 6.5.3, unless the use abuts or confronts property in an Industrial zone; and
ii.   in all other zones:
(a)   have an approved plan illustrating the extent of the permitted area for general outdoor storage;
(b)   be located on property that fronts on and has direct access to a road built to Neighborhood Connector Street or higher standards;
(c)   be located on property with a minimum area of 5 acres if abutting an Agricultural, Rural Residential, or Residential zone;
(d)   be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line; and
(e)   include screening of inventory and equipment under Section 6.5.3, unless the use abuts or confronts property in an Industrial zone.
(Legislative History: Ord. No. 19-39, §11.)
Division 6.7. Signs
Section 6.7.1. Intent
Division 6.7 regulates the size, location, height, and construction of all signs placed for public view. The requirements are intended to protect the health safety, and welfare of the community through the following objectives:
A.   encourage the effective use of signs;
B.   maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment of the County;
C.   promote the use of signs to identify buildings and geographic areas;
D.   improve pedestrian, vehicle, and bicycle traffic safety;
E.   promote the compatibility of signs with the surrounding land uses;
F.   promote the economic development and marketing of businesses;
G.   provide increased flexibility in the number, size, location, design, and operating characteristics of signs; and
H.   implement the recommendations of approved master plans and design guidelines.
(Legislative History: Ord. No. 19-33, §2.)
Section 6.7.2. Applicability
A.   A property owner must obtain a permit under Division 6.7 before a sign is constructed, erected, moved, enlarged, illuminated, or substantially altered, except for signs covered by Section 6.7.3, Exempt Signs.
B.   A property owner must maintain a sign in good repair and in a safe condition. Routine maintenance does not require a permit. Routine maintenance includes painting, cleaning, changing copy where permitted, or changing copy to satisfy a sign concept plan.
C.   A sign not listed in Division 6.7 or that does not satisfy the requirements in Division 6.7 may be constructed if the applicant obtains a variance from the Sign Review Board.
(Legislative History: Ord. No. 19-33, §2.)
Section 6.7.3. Exempt Signs
The following signs are exempt from Division 6.7:
A.   Small Private Signs
A sign on private property does not require a permit when the area of the sign is 2 square feet or less, and:
1.   the sign is on private property customarily associated with residential living or decoration; or
2.   the sign is part of a mailbox or newspaper tube and satisfies government regulations.
B.   Public Signs
Signs installed or authorized by the County, a municipality, a public utility, or a public agency.
C.   Other Signs
Any of the following signs unless prohibited under Section 6.7.4, Prohibited Signs:
1.   a sign that is not visible beyond the property lines of the property where the sign is located;
2.   a sign required to be displayed by law or regulation;
3.   a flag that is displayed on a flagpole;
4.   a sign that is cut into the masonry surface or constructed of bronze or other durable material and made an integral part of the structure such as a cornerstone, memorial, plaque, or historical marker;
5.   a sign that is an integral part of a dispensing mechanism, such as a beverage machine, newspaper rack, or gasoline pump.
(Legislative History: Ord. No. 18-08, §23; Ord. No. 19-19, §1; Ord. No. 19-33, §2.)
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