The Department of Planning & Development
Zoning Violations

What is a Zoning Code Violation?

In most cases, investigation of a zoning and subdivision violation and enforcement action happens when a citizen reports a potential violation. Types of violations that are typically reported include: inoperable vehicles, illegal residential & commercial activities, overgrown grass, and excessive noise. If you would like to submit a violation complaint on a topic not found below, please call the Department of Planning & Development at (540) 665-5651.

Click on the categories below to locate your concern.

Vehicles Concerns »
  • Inoperable or abandoned Vehicles parked on private property
  • Commercial vehicles parked on private property in residential zone
  • Vehicles parked on commercial properties without screening/landscaping
    • Report a Violation
Building Violations »
  • Trash and Debris on the exterior of a property
  • Building setback violations
  • Height limit violations
  • Tree, woodlands, or wetlands disturbance during construction
    • Report a Violation
Business Violations »
  • Operation of business without a Frederick County Business License
  • Commercial business operated in residential zone
  • Light glare from commercial properties
  • Home occupation business with employees, customers, outdoor storage or more than one commercial vehicle
  • Improper use on a commercial/industrial property
  • Excessive noise in an industrial district
  • Site plan violation (ex. Dead landscaping, improper screening, etc)
  • Temporary business activities exceeding time limits (ex. Permanent yard sales)
  • Violation of conditions of Land Use Review (ex. CUP violation, rezoning or proffer violation, business license violation)
  • Outdoor storage by a commercial business
    • Report a Violation
Trees/Vegetation Concerns »
  • Grass/weeds over 18" tall in the residential districts
  • Site Plan Violation (ex. Dead landscaping, improper screening, etc)
  • Tree, woodlands, or wetlands disturbance during construction
    • Report a Violation
Noise Concerns »
  • Excessive noise in an industrial district
  • Excessive noise in a commercial district
    • Report a Violation

 

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