Frederick County Planning Commission

Residents are encouraged to consider attending the public meetings held if interested in this Board. If you have expertise in this topic, please consider applying for a seat. Frederick County would appreciate your perspective and service.

Commission's Purpose

The Frederick County Planning Commission (FCPC) approves site plans, subdivisions, and modifications to the subdivision regulations, and makes determinations of adequacy related to the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. The Frederick County Planning Commission also makes recommendations to the County Council on County Code amendments, rezoning, and comprehensive plans. Per the Frederick County Ethics Law, members are required to complete an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. For more information, contact the County Attorney’s Office at 301-600-1030.

Public Input Portal

Information to watch and listen to meetings, speak live, or leave a voicemail to be played during the public comment period. Upcoming events, initiatives, and opportunities to share your input on key topics.

Meeting Times

The Frederick County Planning Commission meets at 9:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, and as necessary on the third and fourth Wednesdays.

Individuals requiring accommodations for a disability or language translation should email PlanningCommission@FrederickCountyMD.gov or dial 711 for Maryland Relay Services at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting.

2026 Planning Commission Meeting Calendar

Location

Winchester Hall First Floor Hearing Room
12 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Televised live on FCGTV (cable channel 19 and Comcast channel 1072).

Current Members

Mark Long, Chair
Barbara Nicklas, Vice Chair
Elizabeth Pasierb, Secretary

Tim Davis
Craig Hicks
Joel Rensberger
Sam Tressler III

How to Get Involved

The Commission consists of 7 members. Appointments occur on a rolling basis and as positions open. Non-members are encouraged to attend and participate in activities. Per the Frederick County Ethics Law, members are required to complete an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. For more information, contact the County Attorney’s Office at 301-600-1030.

Procedure for Appointment

Commission members are appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. Members serve 5-year terms. If your qualifications match current openings, please apply by sending your letter of interest along with a current resume to FCGBoards@FrederickCountyMD.gov.

General Questions

For questions regarding membership, please email FCGBoards@FrederickCountyMD.gov For questions regarding this Commission, please email PlanningCommission@FrederickCountyMD.gov.

Agendas and Minutes

Frederick County Planning Commission meeting agendas are posted the Wednesday prior to the scheduled meeting. The agendas are subject to change prior to the meeting or at the meeting itself. If you have any questions about the agenda, please contact the Division of Planning and Permitting at 301-600-1138.

The approved minutes of each Planning Commission meeting document the decisions or recommendations of individual agenda items, including the specific votes taken.

Staff Reports

Frederick County Planning Commission meeting staff reports are available to the public and posted on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled meeting.
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Providing Public Comment

For public hearings, individuals are allotted 3 minutes and recognized organizations are allotted 10 minutes. A recognized organization must provide to the Planning and Permitting Division a copy of its bylaws, which must be adopted at least 90 days prior to the Commission meeting, and a formally executed resolution from their board of directors authorizing that person to speak on behalf of the organization for that matter.

Written comments must be submitted to the Planning and Permitting Division at least 48-hours in advance of the Commission meeting in order to be considered by the Commission. Written comments may be mailed to the Division of Planning and Permitting, 30 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701 and are accepted via email to PlanningCommission@FrederickCountyMD.gov.

Public comments for workshop items may be accepted at the discretion of the Planning Commission.

Planning Commission Rules of Procedure

Ethics Application Log 2025 - December 17, 2025