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
  • 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 

• Illegal residential & commercial activities

• Overgrown grass 
  • Grass/weeds over 18" tall in the residential districts 
  • Site Plan Violation (ex. Dead landscaping, improper screening, etc) 

• Excessive noise 
  • Excessive noise in an industrial or commercial district

To submit a violation, please visit the Frederick County at Your Service page. Your contact information is required in order to investigate the complaint. Please note that complainant information is strictly confidential and will not be provided to the public. 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.