The City of Frederick, MD

Meeting: City Council Work Session

Meeting Time: August 13, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT

Agenda Items

Select an Agenda Item to Comment on.

I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

II. Approval of Minutes * July 23, 2026 City Council Work Session Minutes

III. Old Business

1. Committee Updates

IV. Workshop

A. Discussion of Proposed Text Amendment Concerning Accessory Dwelling Units

A.1_Executive Summary_Accessory Dwelling Units_PC25-614ZTA A.2_Draft Ordinance A.3_Planning Commission Recommendation Letter_3_17_2026 A.4_Justification Statement A.5 Planning Department Project Report_3_9_2026 A.6_Public Comment

Comment

B. Discussion of Proposed Text Amendment Concerning Home Occupations

B.1_Executive Summary_Home Occupations_PC25-615ZTA B.2_Draft Ordinance B.3_Planning Commission Recommendation Letter_4_20_2026 B.4 Planning Department Project Report 4_13_2026 B.5_Justification Statement B.6_Public Comment

Comment

C. Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Concerning Forest Conservation

C.1 Executive Summary C.2_Draft Ordinance_Section 721 Forest Conservation_8_13_2026 Work Session C.3 Existing Text of Section 721 C.4_PC Recommendation Letter_Section 721 Forest Conservation_PC24-224ZTA C.5_Staff Report_Section 721 Forest Conservation_7_13_2026 C.6_Public Comment

Comment

D. Presentation of the Mayor’s Affordable Housing Task Force Report

D.1 Executive Summary Form - Mayor's Affordable Housing Task Force Report 8.13.26 D.2 MAHTF_City_Council_Presentation 8.13.26 D.3 Opening Doors In Frederick

Comment

V. Elected Officials’ Comments It is the policy of the City Council to permit public comment following each work session item, limited to three (3)) minutes per person. Comments may also be provided prior to the meeting through the Granicus e-comment feature on the City website. Council President César Díaz Council Vice President Katie Nash