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FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES
OFFICIALS OF FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
CHARTER OF FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND
PART I: FREDERICK COUNTY CODE
CHAPTER 1-1: GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-1 - 1-1-9)
CHAPTER 1-2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 1-3: AIR QUALITY CONTROL (§§ 1-3-1 - 1-3-12)
CHAPTER 1-4: AMUSEMENTS
CHAPTER 1-5: ANIMALS AND FOWL
CHAPTER 1-6: BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 1-6A: MODERATELY PRICED DWELLING UNITS (§§ 1-6A-1 - 1-6A-13)
CHAPTER 1-7: ELECTRICITY
CHAPTER 1-7.1: ETHICS (§§ 1-7.1-1 - 1-7.1-11)
CHAPTER 1-8: FINANCE AND TAXATION
CHAPTER 1-9: FOOD AND DRINK
CHAPTER 1-10: GRADING, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
CHAPTER 1-11: HEALTH AND SANITATION
CHAPTER 1-12: PARKS AND RECREATION
CHAPTER 1-13: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 1-14: PLUMBING
CHAPTER 1-15: ROADS AND BRIDGES
CHAPTER 1-15.1: RESERVED
CHAPTER 1-15.2: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 1-16: SUBDIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1-17: TRAILERS AND TRAILER PARKS
CHAPTER 1-18: WATERS, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL (§§ 1-18-1 - 1-18-6)
CHAPTER 1-19: ZONING
ARTICLE I: TITLE AND INTENT (§§ 1-19-1.100 - 1-19-1.130)
ARTICLE II: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 1-19-2.100 - 1-19-2.230)
ARTICLE III: REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES (§§ 1-19-3.100 - 1-19-3.300.4)
ARTICLE IV: REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL DISTRICTS (§§ 1-19-4.100 - 1-19-4.630)
ARTICLE V: ZONING MAP AND DISTRICTS (§§ 1-19-5.100 - 1-19-5.310)
ARTICLE VI: DISTRICT REGULATIONS (§§ 1-19-6.100 - 1-19-6.500)
ARTICLE VII: SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS (§§ 1-19-7.100 - 1-19-7.620)
ARTICLE VIII: SPECIFIC USE REGULATIONS (§§ 1-19-8.100 - 1-19-8.800)
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
DIVISION 2. ACCESSORY USES
DIVISION 3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES
§ 1-19-8.300. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES REQUIRING SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL.
§ 1-19-8.310. RESERVED.
§ 1-19-8.320. GENERALLY.
§ 1-19-8.321. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS GREATER THAN 1,000 SQUARE FEET.
§ 1-19-8.322.1. PRIVATE AIRCRAFT LANDING AND STORAGE AREAS IN A, LI AND GI DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.322.2. PRIVATE-COMMERCIAL USE AIRCRAFT LANDING AND STORAGE AREAS IN A, LI AND GI DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.323. CHILD CARE CENTER/ NURSERY SCHOOL IN THE A DISTRICT.
§ 1-19-8.324. AUTO REPAIR BODY AND FENDER SHOPS IN VC DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.325. LIMITED AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.326. BED AND BREAKFAST IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.327. RUSTIC RETREAT/CAMP/OUTDOOR CLUB IN RC AND A DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.328. RESERVED.
§ 1-19-8.329. CHILD CARE CENTERS OR NURSERY SCHOOLS IN R-1, R-3, R-5, R-8, AND LI DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.330. CHIP AND PUTT GOLF COURSE.
§ 1-19-8.331. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR IN THE A DISTRICT.
§ 1-19-8.332. COMMUNICATION TOWERS IN RC AND A DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.333. COUNTRY INNS IN RC AND A DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.334. FARM EQUIPMENT SALES OR SERVICE, FEED OR GRAIN MILLS IN THE A DISTRICT OR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING IN A AND RC DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.335. RESERVED.
§ 1-19-8.336. RESERVED.
§ 1-19-8.337. NONGOVERNMENTAL ELECTRIC SUBSTATION IN THE LI OR GI DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.338. KENNELS, ANIMAL HOSPITALS OR VETERINARY CLINICS IN THE A AND VC DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.339. NONGOVERNMENTAL UTILITY IN RC, A, R-1, R-3, R-5, R-8, R-12, R-16 AND VC DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.340. CIVIC COMMUNITY CENTER AND CIVIC SERVICE CLUB IN THE A DISTRICT, AND PLACE OF WORSHIP IN THE RC DISTRICT.
§ 1-19-8.341. PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE R-1, R-3, R-5, R-8, R-12, R-16, VC AND LI DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.342. PROFESSIONAL OFFICES IN R-5, R-8, R-12 AND R-16 DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.343. RESERVED.
§ 1-19-8.344. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITY IN THE AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT.
§ 1-19-8.345. RODEOS.
§ 1-19-8.346. SCHOOL BUS PARKING.
§ 1-19-8.347. SAWMILL IN THE A AND RC DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.348. SOLID WASTE OPERATION.
§ 1-19-8.349. RESERVED.
§ 1-19-8.350. SPRING WATER HARVESTING IN THE RC DISTRICT.
§ 1-19-8.351. RESERVED.
§ 1-19-8.352. STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
§ 1-19-8.353. TENNIS CLUBS IN R-3, R-5, R-8, R-12 AND R-16 DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.354. TENT CAMPGROUND IN A AND RC DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.355. SHOOTING RANGE/CLUB - TRAP, SKEET, RIFLE, ARCHERY IN THE RC AND A DISTRICTS.
§ 1-19-8.356. FACILITY FOR FUNCTIONS.
§ 1-19-8.357. RESERVED.
DIVISION 4. PERMITTED USES
DIVISION 5. INTENSIVE SWINE FEEDING OPERATIONS
DIVISION 6. OTHER
DIVISION 7. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES
DIVISION 8. COMMERCIAL SOLAR FACILITIES
ARTICLE IX: ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS (§§ 1-19-9.100 - 1-19-9.400)
ARTICLE X: OPTIONAL METHODS OF DEVELOPMENT (§§ 1-19-10.100 - 1-19-10.1000)
ARTICLE XI: DEFINITIONS (§ 1-19-11.100)
CHAPTER 1-20: ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES
CHAPTER 1-21: FOREST RESOURCES
CHAPTER 1-22: DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
CHAPTER 1-23: HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 1-23-1 - 1-23-14)
CHAPTER 1-24: RESERVED
CHAPTER 1-25: DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AGREEMENTS (§§ 1-25-1 - 1-25-14)
PART II CODE OF PUBLIC LOCAL LAWS OF FREDERICK COUNTY, 1979
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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DIVISION 3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES
§ 1-19-8.300. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES REQUIRING SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL.
   Temporary special exceptions may be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for the uses indicated by the letter "T" in § 1-19-5.310 for each district. A temporary special exception permit is valid for no longer than 1 year from date of issuance. Such temporary special exceptions may be renewed upon approval of the Board. The applicant shall provide the names and addresses of all adjoining property owners who shall be notified of any renewal. If the temporary use shall exist for 5 years, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall hold a hearing prior to the issuance of the subsequent renewal.
(Ord. 77-1-78, § 40-49(C), 1-24-1977; Ord. 79-19-145, 8-7-1979; Ord. 79-21-47, 9-5-1979; Ord. 81-28-218, 9-29-1981; Ord. 86-54-431, 10-28-1986; Ord. 91-02-002, 3-22-1991; Ord. 97-03-181, 1-21-1997; Ord. 08-26-502, 10-14-2008; Ord. 09-22-526, 7-14-2009; Ord. 11-25-591, 10-27-2011; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)
§ 1-19-8.310. RESERVED.
§ 1-19-8.320. GENERALLY.
   General conditions for granting a special exception are outlined in § 1-19-3.210 of this Code, and specific requirements for different uses are established in this article. The following are specific conditions which will be met for each special exception. In addition, site development plan approval shall be obtained through the applicable review process as provided in §§ 1-19-3.300 through 1-19-3.300.4 or as determined by the Zoning Administrator. The following standards apply only to special exceptions.
(Ord. 77-1-78, § 40-72(A), 1-24-1977; Ord. 90-03-601, 2-6-1990; Ord. 08-26-502, 10-14-2008; Ord. 12-08-603, 4-17-2012; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)
§ 1-19-8.321. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS GREATER THAN 1,000 SQUARE FEET.
   The following provisions shall apply to all accessory dwelling units greater than 1,000 square feet in the RC, A, R1, R3, R5, R8, R12, R16, VC, MXD, PUD and MX districts.
   (A)   Only 1 accessory dwelling unit ("ADU") may be created on a lot.
   (B)   Accessory dwelling units greater than 1,000 square feet shall be allowed in single-family dwellings, in an accessory structure, or built as a separate accessory structure, on a single-family lot.
   (C)   The owner of the property must reside in the principal dwelling or in the accessory dwelling unit.
   (D)   There must be at least 1 additional parking space provided for the accessory dwelling unit. On-street parking may be utilized to meet this requirement.
   (E)   An accessory dwelling unit located in an accessory structure or built as a separate accessory structure must comply with the accessory structure requirements of § 1-19-8.240(B).
   (F)   ADUs are intended to serve ongoing housing needs of county residents. Short term rental of ADUs in the nature of extended stay hotels, Airbnbs, or seasonal temporary housing is not permitted.
   (G)   The owner of the principal residence shall file an annual statement with the Zoning Administrator verifying that the conditions under which the special exception was granted remain the same.
   (H)   If the ownership of the lot changes, the subsequent owner must provide a statement to the Zoning Administrator as to the continuing use and eligibility of the accessory dwelling unit.
   (I)   Due to the nature of this use, site plan approval can be granted by the Zoning Administrator in lieu of the Planning Commission.
   (J)   An accessory dwelling unit meeting the provisions of § 1-19-8.212 shall be considered a permitted accessory use and therefore not subject to this section.
(Ord. 91-33-033, 12-3-1991; Ord. 08-26-502, 10-14-2008; Ord. 11-25-591, 10-27-2011; Ord. 11-28-594, 11-22-2011; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014; Bill No. 18-16, 8-21-2018; Bill No. 20-10, 7-21-2020)
§ 1-19-8.322.1. PRIVATE AIRCRAFT LANDING AND STORAGE AREAS IN A, LI AND GI DISTRICTS.
   The following provisions shall apply to private aircraft landing and storage areas in A, LI and GI Districts.
   (A)   Minimum lot size: 25 acres.
   (B)   Principal user: owner of parcel.
   (C)   Intensity of use: no more than 2 aircraft may use the airfield or storage area.
   (D)   Aircraft: limited to those which at 95°F require a maximum of 1,800 feet or less of runway surface as recommended by the specific aircraft manufacturers.
   (E)   Clear zone: must be provided at both approach and departure end of runway. Such zone shall be a symmetrical trapezoid with a length of 1,000 feet and with the parallel sides being 176 feet (adjacent to end of runway) and 317 feet respectively. Such zone shall be provided as specified herein unless modified in accordance with Maryland Aviation Administration Guidelines and approved by the Zoning Administrator. No structures are permitted within the clear zone. The clear zone must be under the ownership of the airfield owner.
   (F)   Area of operation: no operation will be permitted within 100 feet of a property line, or 1,000 feet of any public or private institution devoted to education or human care.
   (G)   Use limited: the airfield will not be for the use of instruction or training.
   (H)   The facility, activities, and aircraft operators shall meet all applicable federal and state regulations and licensing requirements.
(Ord. 77-1-78, § 40-72(A-5), 1-24-1977; Ord. 13-25-653, 10-31-2013; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)
§ 1-19-8.322.2. PRIVATE-COMMERCIAL USE AIRCRAFT LANDING AND STORAGE AREAS IN A, LI AND GI DISTRICTS.
   The following provisions shall apply to private-commercial use aircraft landing and storage areas in A, LI and GI Districts.
   (A)   Minimum lot size: 100 acres.
   (B)   Principal user: owner of parcel.
   (C)   In the Agricultural Zoning District the owner of the property must reside in the principal dwelling.
   (D)   Intensity of use: no more than 12 aircraft may use the airfield or storage area. The Board of Appeals may reduce the maximum number of aircraft, to a number less than 12, in an effort to minimize adverse effects of the operation on surrounding properties.
   (E)   Aircraft: limited to those which at 95°F require a maximum of 1,800 feet or less of runway surface as recommended by the specific aircraft manufacturers.
   (F)   Clear zone: must be provided at both approach and departure end of runway. Such zone shall be a symmetrical trapezoid with a length of 1,000 feet and with the parallel sides being 176 feet (adjacent to end of runway) and 317 feet respectively. Such zone shall be provided as specified herein unless modified in accordance with Maryland Aviation Administration Guidelines and approved by the Zoning Administrator. No structures are permitted within the clear zone. The clear zone must be under the ownership of the airfield owner.
   (G)   Area of operation:
      (1)   No operation will be permitted within 100 feet of a property line, or 1,000 feet of any public or private institution devoted to education or human care.
      (2)   Hangars constructed after November 10, 2013 shall be located at least 200 feet from any property line adjacent to a residential use or residentially zoned property.
   (H)   Use limited:
      (1)   The airfield will not be for the use of instruction or training.
      (2)   Commercial business operations open to the general public such as sale or leasing of aircraft, maintenance operations, chartering, or skydiving are prohibited.
   (I)   The facility, activities, and aircraft operators shall meet all applicable federal and state regulations and licensing requirements.
   (J)   Operation or storage of jet fixed wing aircraft at this facility is prohibited.
(Ord. 13-25-653, 10-31-2013; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)
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