Frederick County Unincorporated

This section shall apply to all short-term rentals in Frederick County, which are defined as the rental of a dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 days. The short-term rental shall be the primary residence of the owner or operator.

The short-term rental shall be the primary residence of the owner or operator.

This section shall apply to all temporary uses in Frederick County, including temporary buildings, structures, and activities. Temporary uses shall be limited to a period of not more than 30 days.

Temporary uses shall be limited to a period of not more than 30 days, except as otherwise provided in this section.

This section shall apply to all nonconforming uses and structures in Frederick County. Nonconforming uses and structures may continue to exist, provided that they are not expanded, enlarged, or extended.

A nonconforming use that is abandoned for a period of 12 months shall not be resumed.

This section shall apply to all requests for variances and special exceptions in Frederick County. A variance may be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals if the applicant demonstrates that the variance is necessary to avoid an unnecessary hardship.

A variance may be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals if the applicant demonstrates that: The variance is necessary to avoid an unnecessary hardship that is unique to the property.

The Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this Zoning Ordinance. A zoning permit shall be required for the construction, addition, or alteration of any building or structure.

A zoning permit shall be required for the following activities: The construction, addition, or alteration of any building or structure.

The Board of Supervisors shall establish a schedule of fees for zoning permits, certificates of occupancy, conditional use permits, variances and special exceptions, home occupation permits, short-term rental permits, and temporary use permits.

The Board of Supervisors shall establish a schedule of fees for the following: Zoning permits, Certificates of occupancy, Conditional use permits, Variances and special exceptions, Home occupation permits, Short-term rental permits, Temporary use permits.

If any provision of this Zoning Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall not be affected.

If any provision of this Zoning Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect.

All provisions of this Zoning Ordinance that are in conflict with the provisions of this section are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

All provisions of this Zoning Ordinance that are in conflict with the provisions of this section are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

This Zoning Ordinance shall take effect on the date of its adoption by the Board of Supervisors.

This Zoning Ordinance shall take effect on the date of its adoption by the Board of Supervisors.

Adult care residences, assisted living care facilities and convalescent or nursing homes located in the B2 Business General District shall meet the following requirements: Thirty percent of the total acreage of the site shall remain in green space.

Adult care residences 30% green space. Batting cages max 15,000 sq ft. Car washes operator on-site. Electrical businesses max 8,000 sq ft. Flex-tech max unit 20,000 sq ft. Self-service storage landscaping.