OUR ADDRESS (Permits & Inspections):
City of Frederick
140 W. Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
PHONE/FAX NUMBERS:
General Info: 301-600-3812
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
ABANDONED VEHICLES (EITHER UNTAGGED OR JUNK)
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In Public Right-of-Way: Contact City Police Patrol Division @ 301-600-2101
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On Private Property: Contact Code Mgmt Office @ 301-600-3824
AIR POLLUTION
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Frederick County Community Services/Developmental Review @ 301-600-3162
BLASTING
Permits for Blasting are issued by the State Fire Marshal (Western Regional Office 301-791-4758) or Baltimore Office of the State Fire Marshal (410-875-5450) Issues or concerns relating to blasting on private property should be referred or forwarded to the State Fire Marshal Fire Marshal (either office). When blasting is being performed in conjunction with work within the City’s right-of-way or other contract projects, enforcement concerns can be addressed to the Engineering Department, Project Management, 301-600-1405.
BURNING PERMITS
For all requests for burning permits (both City and County), please contact the Frederick County Department of Environmental Health at 301-600-1717.
BUSINESS LICENSE (or Trader’s License)
A Business (or Trader’s) License is issued to anyone or any business (both Frederick City and Frederick County) who is working with an inventory. If just a service is being provided, this license would not apply. Please contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court for further information on obtaining this type license at 301-600-1960.
CONSTRUCTION WORKING HOURS:
The Sound Emission Ordinance (02-9, Section 15-21 of the City Code) identifies:
15-21.2.(b) A person may not cause or permit noise levels emanating from construction or demolition site activities which exceed:
(1) Ninety (90) dBA during daytime hours
(2) The levels specified in the Allowable Noise Level Table (see below) during nighttime hours.
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“Daytime Hours” as being between the times of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., local time.
Noise Levels from construction/demolition CANNOT EXCEED 90dBA
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“Nighttime hours” are between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., local time.
Noise Levels CANNOT EXCEED the following
Day/Night |
Industrial |
Commercial |
Residential |
Day |
75 |
67 |
65 |
Night |
75 |
62 |
55 |
COMPLAINTS: For complaints relating to Construction/Demolition Noise Emission, the Police Department has monitoring equipment: Contact: Lt. Brian Brown @ 301-600-2135.
DAY CARE CENTERS (or Homes)
Licensing of Day Care Centers and/or Homes is done through the Maryland Department of Education, Office of Child Care. The Frederick County office is located at:
5303 Spectrum Drive, Suite G, Frederick, Maryland 21703
Phone: 301-696-9766, Ext. 301 (Secretary)
Frederick County Web-Site: http://www.dhr.state.md.us/cca/local/fred.htm
DUMPSTERS
If anyone is in need of permission to place a dumpster in the right-of-way (street or sidewalk) for temporary use through a construction project, contact the Traffic Division of the Engineering Department at 301-600-3885.
FINGERPRINTING SERVICES
Fingerprinting services are provided by the following law enforcement agencies:
City Police Department 301-600-2100, Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Sheriff’s Office 301-600-1046, Wednesday 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
State Police 301-644-4151, Thursday 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
GAMING PERMITS
Permits to hold raffles, bingos, etc., are called “Gaming Permits.” These permits are issued through the Frederick County Permits Office. Please contact the Frederick County Gaming Permit Specialist at 301-600-2946.
GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALE
You must contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Going-out-of-Business Sales in both City and County. Contact Clerk’s office at 301-600-1960.
GRASS & WEEDS (High)
For complaints concerning high grass/weeds, contact the Department of Code Enforcement at 301-600-3824
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/departments/code_enforcement/code.htm
HANDICAP PARKING SIGNS
For designated space to park vehicle in front of home,
Contract Streets Dept at 301-600-1173
TENANT/LANDLORD CONCERNS (Livability Issues)
Contact the Department of Code Enforcement at 301-600-3824
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/departments/code_enforcement/code.htm
HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES
Contact: Police Dept (Lt. Kevin Grubb – 301-600-1254)
NO PARKING SIGNS
No Parking Sign Policy approved by M & Bd 08/17/95
Call Steve Johnson 301-600-1886
NOISE/EMISSIONS CONTROL
Under City Code, we have a noise ordinance (See Section 15-21 – 15-21.6 Sound emission, noise, etc.) describing noise, what is deemed to be a nuisance, exceptions, decibel levels permitted in various zones, etc.
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/Charter/_DATA/TITLE15/Sec__15_21__Sound_emission__no.html
PARADES, WALK-A-THONS, RACES, PICKETING (In or along Public Right-of-Way)
Contact City Police Dept for an application at 600-2101
SIDEWALKS (Public Walk)
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Blocking of Sidewalk (i.e. scaffolding, dumpster, etc)
Contact: Traffic Division of the Engineering Department at 301-600-3885.
2.
Repair of Sidewalk
Property owners are responsible for the repair and upkeep of the public walk fronting along their property. If sidewalk needs replacement, the City has a “Sidewalk Repair Program” in place allowing the property owner to enter into an agreement with the City. The City will make the repairs and bill the property owner for the work performed. Contact the City @ 301-600-3809 for further information.
TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE POLICY
There is a temporary street closure policy to allow residents to request permission to close streets for having community block parties, etc. Contact the Engineering Department @ 301-600-1405 or go to the following Website to download application:
http://www.cityoffrederick.com/departments/Engineering/applications/temporary%20street%20closure%20app.doc
TRADER’S LICENSE
See “Business License”
TREE PLANTING PERMIT (Public right/way or on City property)
A tree planting permit is required for any individual or group who would like to have a tree planted in the public right-of-way or on City property. Please contact: Recreation Center at 301-600-1233 for information or see: Tree Management Program on the City’s Website @ http://www.cityoffrederick.com/departments/Recreation/grounds/grounds.htm
YARD SALES
Although no permit is required to hold a yard sale, per City Code, there can be no more than 4 yard sales per year allowed for any one property.
