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1. Can I store my boat/RV/ATV on my property?

Chapter 8 of the Municipal Code regulates storage of recreational vehicles on private property. It states:

(1) As the owner or operator of any recreational vehicle or utility trailer, it is unlawful to park any such vehicle on any public right-of-way, including any street, alley or public parking lot, except during the loading or unloading of such vehicle when such loading or unloading is completed within seventy-two (72) hours of such parking. A recreational vehicle may be parked in a public parking lot or private parking lot when such parking is in conjunction with personal or official business at the location of the parking, but in no event shall such parking extend longer than twenty-four (24) hours. The owner or operator of a recreational vehicle parked for longer than twenty-four (24) hours in a public parking lot or private parking lot may be charged with such violation upon complaint of the property owner or when the interest of public health safety and/or welfare dictate the necessity of charging such violation.

(2) An owner or occupant of private property may park or store on such property one (1) recreational vehicle and one (1) utility trailer that he or she owns. Unless parked or stored in an approved structure, such vehicle and trailer may be parked or stored in the backyard of the property, screened from view from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. One (1) such vehicle may be parked in the driveway of the property. No recreational vehicle or utility trailer may be parked in such a manner as to create a traffic hazard or block passage on the sidewalk or other right-of-way.

(3) No person shall use any recreational vehicle or utility trailer for storage.

(4) No person shall use any recreational vehicle or utility trailer for the operation of a business or residence, while stored or parked.

(5) No mobile home may be located permanently or temporarily in any residential area unless said area is zoned for the same. (Ord. 966 §2, 2008; Ord. 1049 §§1, 2, 2010; Ord. 1226 §1, 2016)

Section 8-42

2. How many dogs may I have on my property?

The Town of Frederick does not regulate the number of dogs a resident may have.

3. How many chickens and roosters may I have on my property?

Each single-family detached dwelling unit in the R-E, R-1, and R-2 zoning districts may have six (6) chickens on their property. You must obtain a permit if you choose to have chickens. Roosters are not permitted.

4. How many horses may I have on my property?

Please contact the Planning Department to determine the correct zoning of your property and work through the regulations to determine whether or not horses are allowed on your property.

5. Top Ten Code Frequently Asked Questions

View the Top Ten Code FAQs.

6. Who do I call to report problems with weeds, trash, and other code enforcement problems?

Please call the Frederick Code Enforcement at (720) 382-5700.

7. Who owns the tree lawn in front of my house and who maintains it?

In most cases, the tree lawn in front of newer residences falls within public right-of-way that is owned by the Town and often contains utilities such as water and sewer. However, even though that strip of grass is owned by the Town, the owner of the property that it abuts is generally required to maintain it. This kind of arrangement is common in most municipalities nationwide, and is generally non-negotiable.