Frederick County public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Agritourism Workgroup
The Agritourism Workgroup is reviewing draft updates to the building code and zoning definitions. The discussion focuses on how agricultural buildings may be used for agritourism activities and the specific restrictions that would apply to these enterprises.
- Draft update to building code regarding agricultural building exemptions
- Proposed limits of 60-120 calendar days annually for public use of agricultural structures
- Proposed occupant load limit of 50 people for certain agricultural structures
- Draft zoning definition for 'Agritourism Enterprise'
- Proposed prohibitions on overnight events and outdoor amplified entertainment
Agritourism Workgroup
The Agritourism Workgroup is reviewing proposed changes to the building code and zoning definitions. Discussions include how agricultural buildings may be used for public agritourism activities and the specific restrictions for agritourism enterprises.
- Discussion of building code exemptions for agricultural buildings used for agritourism
- Proposed agritourism occupancy limits of up to 50 people for 60 calendar days
- Draft definition of 'Agritourism Enterprise' including farm tours, hayrides, and corn mazes
- Proposed prohibitions on overnight events, amplified entertainment, and recreational fire pits
- Discussion of County Code sections 12-508 and 12-502
Agritourism Workgroup
The Agritourism Workgroup will conduct deep dives into the current agritourism definition and the Frederick County Building Code. The meeting includes a period for public comment and a discussion of next steps.
- Review of current Agritourism Definition
- Review of Frederick County Building Code
- Public Comment session
Agritourism Workgroup
The workgroup will review the Frederick County Agritourism Policy and discuss Admissions & Amusement Tax. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes and a period for public comment.
- Review of Frederick County Agritourism Policy
- Discussion regarding Admissions & Amusement Tax
- Approval of July 26 minutes