# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 20. Taxes and Development Impact Fees

### Subtitle 7. Development Impact Fees

#### Section 20-703

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, by ordinance, the governing body of Frederick County may impose development impact fees to finance any of the capital costs of additional or expanded public works, improvements, and facilities required to accommodate new construction or development.

(b) Before adopting an ordinance under this section, the governing body of Frederick County shall hold a public hearing.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)