MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 14, 2003

CITY OF FREDERICK LAUNCHES CODE ENFORCEMENT WEB PAGE

Frederick, Md. --- The City of Frederick has launched a new page on its website dedicated to the Department of Code Enforcement. Log onto http://www.cityoffrederick.com/departments/code_enforcement/code.htm for complete details.

The Department of Code Enforcement is a division of the Department of Planning & Community Development. This department promotes and maintains a safe and desirable living and working environment through a proactive effort in the enforcement of laws, regulations and ordinances that help to improve the quality of life for all its citizens. Scott Coble, City of Frederick webmaster, designed the web page with the assistance of Mike Blank, manager of the department of code enforcement.

The new site is very informative and connects, via links, to other departments and sites both internal and external. Citizens now can file a complaint online and learn more about the City's codes and ordinances such as; Property Maintenance Code, Zoning Ordinance, Livability Code, Frederick City Code and the Historic District Ordinance. The site also has information for landlords and tenants, new property and business owners, and more. An F.A.Q. (frequently asked questions) page allows citizens to log on and have answers to their questions right at their fingertips.

Also in an effort to increase customer service, as well as provide another contact option, the Department of Code Enforcement has established an email address for citizens, codeenforcement@cityoffrederick.com.

For additional information on this new web page or the Department of Code Enforcement call 301-360-3825.