RULES & REGULATIONS
Ocean City Rules and Regulations
PARKING - Parking is available in city lots, private lots and on certain public streets. Do not
park in front of any curb painted red, or blocking any public or private driveway. Parking
meters on all City parking lots are in effect 24 hours a day; meters on the streets vary, but
the hours are posted on the meter. No more than one vehicle may park in a designated
space of any size.
RV PARKING is available at the Kitchen Restaurant on Wicomico Street for a fee. RVs and
oversized vehicles (6'8" wide or wider, and/or 21'2" long or longer), may not be parked on
municipal streets or parking lots from June 1 until September 15. However, limited RV
parking is permitted at the 100th Street Municipal Park Lot for a fee. Call 410-524-0038 for
information.
BOAT TRAILER PARKING is available at the 100th Street Municipal Parking Lot for a fee.
For information, call the lot at 410-524-0038. Boat trailers may not be parked on the public
streets, alleyways or public parking lots from May 1 though October 1.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Drinking alcoholic beverages in public is strictly prohibited.
Possesion of open containers on the Beach, Boardwalk, or any municipal street, alley,
sidewalk, or parking lot is prohibited at all times
NOISE CONTROL - Excessive noise is prohibited. Generally, noise which can be heard
more than 50 feet from its source is considered excessive. Noise meters are used for
enforcement. On the Beach and Boardwalk, radios, stereos, etc. may not disturb others at
any time. On City buses, headsets must be used with these personal entertainment devices.
BEACH RULES - Ball-throwing, frisbees, and other sports are not allowed while the Beach
Patrol Guards are on duty between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. daily from May 30 to September
15. The use of kites, surf mats and boogie boards is under the control of the Beach Patrol
Guards. Sleeping is not permitted on the beach between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. No
private vehicles are permitted on the beach at any time. Surf fishing is permitted but not
within 50 yards of swimmers or of anyone on the beach between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
SURFING During the busy season (approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day) surfing is
allowed at any beach before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:30 p.m., and during the day at two
designated areas announced daily on local radio stations, listed in local newspapers and at
area surf shops. Surf board leashes are required for safety.
ANIMALS are not allowed on the beach at any time between May 1 and September 30. At all
times, dogs must be kept on a leash.
BICYCLES and ROLLERBLADES are allowed on the Boardwalk during certain times from
April 1 through September 30: WEEKDAYS, April 1-May 29: 2am- 4pm -- May 30-Sept. 5:
2am - 10am -- Sept. 6 - Sept. 30: 2am - 4pm -- WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS, April 1 - May 14:
2am - 12noon -- May 15-Sept. 30, 2am - 10am. NO RESTRICTIONS: Oct. 1 - March 30.
Elsewhere, bicycles may be ridden, following all Maryland laws and safe bicycling rules.
Remember to ride in the same direction as motor vehicle traffic and observe stop signs and
traffic signals In the evening and at night, a headlight and rear reflector are required.
SKATEBOARDS are not permitted on the Boardwalk, public streets, alleys, sidewalks and
public lots throughout Ocean City. A skateboard park is available at 3rd Street and St. Louis
Avenue.
PLEASE USE CROSSWALKS WHEN CROSSING ALL STREETS. WALK SMART AND PUSH
THE BUTTON, NOT YOUR LUCK!