Frederick County, Maryland, MD Municipal Code — every chapter, in plain language

Current through Bill No. 26-05, passed April 7, 2026. Official source: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/frederickcounty/latest/overview

Every town writes its own rules, and Frederick County, Maryland's live in its municipal code — 47 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.

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1. FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES
2. OFFICIALS OF FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND
3. ADOPTING ORDINANCE 04-04-348
4. CHARTER OF FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND
5. CHAPTER 1-1: GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-1 - 1-1-9)
6. CHAPTER 1-2: ADMINISTRATION
7. CHAPTER 1-3: AIR QUALITY CONTROL (§§ 1-3-1 - 1-3-12)
8. CHAPTER 1-4: AMUSEMENTS
9. CHAPTER 1-5: ANIMALS AND FOWL
10. CHAPTER 1-6: BUILDINGS
11. CHAPTER 1-6A: MODERATELY PRICED DWELLING UNITS (§§ 1-6A-1 - 1-6A-13)
12. CHAPTER 1-7: ELECTRICITY
13. CHAPTER 1-7.1: ETHICS (§§ 1-7.1-1 - 1-7.1-11)
14. CHAPTER 1-8: FINANCE AND TAXATION
15. CHAPTER 1-9: FOOD AND DRINK
16. CHAPTER 1-10: GRADING, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
17. CHAPTER 1-11: HEALTH AND SANITATION
18. CHAPTER 1-12: PARKS AND RECREATION
19. CHAPTER 1-13: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
20. CHAPTER 1-14: PLUMBING
21. CHAPTER 1-15: ROADS AND BRIDGES
22. CHAPTER 1-15.1: RESERVED
23. CHAPTER 1-15.2: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
24. CHAPTER 1-16: SUBDIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS
25. CHAPTER 1-17: TRAILERS AND TRAILER PARKS
26. CHAPTER 1-18: WATERS, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL (§§ 1-18-1 - 1-18-6)
27. CHAPTER 1-19: ZONING
28. CHAPTER 1-20: ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES
29. CHAPTER 1-21: FOREST RESOURCES
30. CHAPTER 1-22: DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
31. CHAPTER 1-23: HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 1-23-1 - 1-23-14)
32. CHAPTER 1-24: RESERVED
33. CHAPTER 1-25: DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AGREEMENTS (§§ 1-25-1 - 1-25-14)
34. CHAPTER 2-1: GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-1-1 - 2-1-8)
35. CHAPTER 2-2: ADMINISTRATION
36. CHAPTER 2-3: ANIMALS AND FOWL (§ 2-3-1)
37. CHAPTER 2-4: BUILDINGS
38. CHAPTER 2-5: COURTS
39. CHAPTER 2-6: ELECTRICITY (§§ 2-6-1 - 2-6-2)
40. CHAPTER 2-7: FINANCE AND TAXATION
41. CHAPTER 2-8: FIRE, RESCUE, AMBULANCE SERVICES (§§ 2-8-1 - 2-8-6)
42. CHAPTER 2-9: LICENSES (§ 2-9-1)
43. CHAPTER 2-10: PLUMBING (§ 2-10-1)
44. CHAPTER 2-11: ROADS AND PUBLIC GROUNDS
45. CHAPTER 2-12: SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION (§§ 2-12-1 - 2-12-2)
46. CHAPTER 2-13: WATER, SEWERS, DRAINS, AND SOLID WASTE (§§ 2-13-1 - 2-13-35)
47. PARALLEL REFERENCES