Berkeley Group finds gaps in Frederick County zoning; recommends phased rewrite, clearer code

Nov 6, 2024

A Berkeley Group diagnostic presented to Frederick County officials found roughly 44% of mandatory state zoning provisions reflected in the county ordinance, flagged organizational and compliance gaps, and recommended a phased update with prioritization of state-code alignment, clearer formatting, and targeted administrative waivers.

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A joint work session of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission heard on the Berkeley Group’s diagnostic report for the county zoning ordinance, which found significant gaps between local rules and state requirements and recommended a phased approach to reform.

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