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It would allow residents to raise chicken on properties of less than three acres Frederick, Md (KM) Raising backyard chickens could be expanded in Frederick County. The Council on Tuesday discussed a bill sponsored by Councilman Mason Carter to allow residents to own  eight or fewer chickens on lots

It's expected to generate 550 new homes in the New Market area. Frederick, Md (KM) The proposed England Woods housing development in the New Market area was given express approval Tuesday night by the Frederick County Council.   That means the developer can begin the process  of  constructing 5

Supporters say it's designed to alleviate shortage of home  day care centers. Frederick, Md (KM) A tax credit for home day care providers was adopted Tuesday night by the Frederick County Council.    Under the legislation, property owners who make improvements to their homes to accommodate day

It would have provided the area with some extra protection from development. Sugarloaf Mountain Frederick, Md (KM) In a 2-to-5 vote on Tuesday night, the Frederick County Council voted down a proposed overlay as part of the Sugarloaf Treasured Landscape Management Plan. If it was adopted, it w

No vote was taken on it. Frederick, Md (KM) Only two people testified Tuesday night before the Frederick County Council on a bill to provide tax credits to families who renovate their homes to offer day care services to children and adults. It's sponsored by Councilwoman Renee Knapp, and Counci

The Frederick County data center work groups deadline to release its final report has been delayed from Jan. 5 to March 1 to allow more time to evaluate data center

The Frederick County Planning Commission is back at seven members after the County Council confirmed Mark Long on Tuesday.

An affordable housing project on Frederick’s East Patrick Street will receive tax relief from the city and the county, despite the concern of one county councilman about whether the units

It now goes to the Legislative Delegation for a hearing next month. Frederick, Md (KM) Three bills and six position statements from the County Executive, and one bill from the Council are contained in Frederick County's Legislative Package for 2024 which was unanimously approved Tuesday night b

The Frederick County Council is considering a bill that would establish a tax credit for home-based day care providers serving children, adults with disabilities or senior citizens in Frederick County.