COVID-19 RESPONSE

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The City of Frederick is committed to the life, health, and safety of our residents and employees. As we continue to recovery, let's be consistent with our hygiene practices, be flexible as we all re-enter the community with what feels safe to us, support our local businesses, and get vaccinated! 



  1. City Services
  2. State UPDATES
  3. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

The City of Frederick is committed to providing uninterrupted essential services to our residents. As we reopen, many of the virtual services will remain in addition to in-person options. Thank you for your continued flexibility and communication. 

(updated 6/11/2021)

CITY FACILITIES

  • City buildings will open to the public on July 6, 2021. Public access to City facilities is restricted and by appointment only. Residents should contact the appropriate City staff member to arrange appointments.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

  • Public meetings are beginning a phased return to in-person operations beginning in July. 
    • Mayor and Board of Aldermen workshops will return to in-person meetings after July 6th with Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals returning to in-person meetings beginning in August. 
    • Beginning in September, other boards and commissions will return to an in-person meeting schedule and the public will be permitted to join our boards and commission meetings in person. 
    • More information regarding public meetings and how you can engage remotely or in person will continue to be shared as these dates near. 
    • Viewing and commenting in a virtual way is still possible. Learn more.
  • NAC meetings will continue on a virtual quarterly basis at least until September.  Visit cityoffrederickmd.gov/nac for schedules and information.

BILLS & CITATION PAYMENTS

  • Due dates for City bills, permits, licensures, and citations are extended to thirty days after the City State of the Emergency ends.

PARKING

  • The City will host Pop Up dining along Market Street on the fourth Saturdays of June, July, and August. On June 26, July 24, and August 28, Market Street will be closed to vehicles from 11AM to 11PM to allow in-the-street dining between Patrick Street and 3rd Street. Participating restaurants will place tables in the roadway to expand outdoor dining opportunities, much like the effort put in place last summer during restricted dining orders.  
  • Curbside pickup zones and extended free garage parking will be discontinued on July 6th as more patrons return to in-person dining and shopping in our downtown area.

PLANNING, ENGINEERING & BUILDING PERMITS

  • The City continues the use of its online submittal portal for applications, plans, and fee payments for work with the Planning, Engineering, and Building Departments. Through this service, the public can submit for the intake of building permit applications, site and subdivision plans, Historic Preservation Commission applications, Zoning Board of Appeals, Archelogy, public improvement/grading plans, and many other applications. For more information, please Building & Permits, Planning, and Engineering.

HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Center

  • The health center is operating 9AM-5PM and offering in-person services. 
  • COVID-19 testing is available upon request.

Food Supports

PARKS AND RECREATION

  • The Department has resumed regular permitting for outdoor Park facility and pavilion rentals, and field permits.   www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/webtrac

  • The Parade/Walk/Race permit application process has resumed.   Please be advised that only posted, pre-approved city routes will be considered.  Special routes will not be considered at this time.

  • The William R. Talley Recreation Center has been open for fitness center members and department programming.  The Center will resume regular activities effective July 6, 2021.  This includes all programming, open gym basketball, and open gym volleyball.

  • All Frederick County Public School Satellite Recreation Centers will be closed until further notice. New facility reservations are currently unavailable. All existing reservations have been canceled and cannot be rescheduled.

  • The Department is offering Return to Recreation Programming with safety precautions in place. Summer 2021 Program Brochure  |  Register now at www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/webtrac