Montgomery County on Tuesday banned cars from the front yard, joining many Washington-area jurisdictions. But some are calling the crackdown a veiled attempt to punish immigrants for lining residential properties with tow trucks, mobile eateries and stationary cars.
| Stay off the grass |
| » Aside from temporary parking or loading, it is illegal to leave any vehicle on the front lawn. |
| » All residential properties are allowed at least 320 square feet of paved space to park two vehicles in front of their home. |
| » Violators face up to a $500 fine for each day not in compliance. |
| » Vehicles are still allowed in the backyard. |
| » Current paved structures that don’t meet new guidelines are exempt from the law. |