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Do I need a Public Works Agreement?

A Grading/Public Improvements Permit is required in either of the following cases:

There is more than 5,000 square feet of land being disturb
There is work within the public right-of-way (such as sidewalk, curb and gutter, water and sewer, etc.)

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1. Do I need a Public Works Agreement?

A Grading/Public Improvements Permit is required in either of the following cases:

There is more than 5,000 square feet of land being disturb
There is work within the public right-of-way (such as sidewalk, curb and gutter, water and sewer, etc.)

2. How do I get a copy of my plat?: If your home was purchased after approximately 1980, check your settlement package for a house location survey or contact your mortgage company to obtain a copy. The Land Records at the Frederick County Courthouse contains all deeds, homeowner's association covenants and property plats. Contact the Frederick County Land Records at 301-600-1957.
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3. Do I need a Grading/Public Improvements Permit?

A Grading/Public Improvements Permit is required in either of the following cases:

There is more than 5,000 square feet of land being disturbed
There is work within the public right-of-way (such as sidewalk, curb and gutter, water and sewer, etc.)

4. How do I obtain a map of The City of Frederick?: Contact the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department for maps.