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This page will feature information about Code Enforcement in the town of Thurmont.

For questions or concerns regarding Code Enforcement issues please contact:

Kenneth W. Oland, Code Enforcement Officer
Thurmont Police Department
10 Frederick Road
Thurmont, MD  21788
Phone : 301-271-0905 ext. 219
E-mail: koland@fredco-md.net
 

Recent Updates to Town of Thurmont Codes

Click the following link to download a handy brochure that has been developed by the Police Department to inform residents of
Codes They Should Know.

Download Codes To Know

Code Revisions:
There are two revised codes of interest.  They are Chapter 42 – Animals and Chapter 52 – Premise Identification (House Numbers)  If there are any questions regarding these two revised codes please contact Kenneth W. Oland, Code Enforcement Officer at 301-271-0905, extension 105.
These and all other Codes can be viewed using the following link:

Municipal Codes

Code Enforcement
Town of Thurmont Codes you need to know.
The Town of Thurmont has several codes that our residents need be aware of.  This list is not all-inclusive, for more information it is suggested that you contact the Town Office at 301-271-7313 or the Code Enforcement Officer at 301-271-0905, extensions 105.
Click here for an overview of codes all residents should be aware of.

Dogs at Large.
Click here to view the applicable code concerning animals at large.
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Chapter 61
Domestic Animals
61-1. Applicability of County Law.

All provisions and requirements of the Frederick County Code, Chapter 1-5, entitled Animals and Fowl (as amended from time-to-time) are hereby adopted, ratified and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, including, but not limited to, the provisions and requirements pertaining to: animals deemed a public nuisance, vicious dogs, licensing, vaccinations, impoundment, impoundment and redemption fees, poisoning of animals, enforcement, violations, penalties, and fines.  Animal Control Officers as designated by the County Commissioners for Frederick County shall act as the enforcement authority for the animal control and dog licensing provisions of the Town, acting under the general supervision of the Frederick County Animal Control.   The Animal Control Officers are empowered to take into custody and turn over to Frederick County Animal Control, stray, injured, or sick animals in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1-5 of the County Code. 

61-2. Control of Animals.

An animal shall be deemed as under the “immediate physical control” of its owner or keeper (as used in Chapter 1-5 of the County Code) if it is kept on a leash or chain, confined within a fence or barrier, or within a vehicle.

Frederick County, Maryland Code of Ordinances
§ 1-5-1.  DEFINITIONS.

     For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to therein by this section.

 AT LARGE. An animal shall be deemed to be at large whenever it is not on the owner’s property or under the immediate physical control of a responsible person capable of physically restraining the animal.

§ 1-5-24.  RUNNING AT LARGE.

     (A)     It shall be unlawful for an owner to allow any animal to run at large.

     (B)     The provisions of subsection (A) shall not apply to any dog which is accompanied by its owner and is being used for hunting or is being trained, exhibited or accompanied by its owner on horseback.

(Ord. 94-24-119, 11-15-1994)

SNOW REMOVAL
 
All owners and persons in possession of any land or premises situated on any street, alley or highway within the limits of the town where sidewalks have been or may hereafter be laid shall remove the snow therefrom the entire length thereof to a width that will accommodate two (2) passing pedestrians within twelve (12) hours after snowfall has ceased.  In the event the snow is not removed within the time and manner above provided, the owner or person in possession shall be liable to the fines and penalties hereinafter provided.  In addition thereto, the town may cause the same to be removed as above specified and charge the cost thereof against the owner or occupant, to be recovered by civil process.

Violations and Penalties:
The violation of this chapter is declared to be a municipal infraction.
The penalty for violation shall be the sum of fifty dollars ($50). 
No warnings will be issued.

Snow Removal Update
February 22, 2010

The Town of Thurmont and the Thurmont Police will begin enforcing the
removal of snow from the sidewalks beginning Monday, February 22, 2010.

The following procedure will be followed:

1.  A Notice of Violation will be posted on the property that has not cleared their sidewalk(s).

2.  Each property owner will be given until Thursday, February 25, 2010 to clear their sidewalk(s).

3.  If, after Thursday, February 25, 2010, the sidewalk(s) have not been cleared, a Notice of Non-Compliance will be sent to the property owner, along with a civil citation with a fine of $50.00.  Each property owner will be given until Monday, March 1, 2010 to clear their sidewalk(s).

4.  If, after Monday March 1, 2010, the sidewalk(s) have not been cleared, the Town will clear the sidewalk(s) at the expense of the property owner. The property owner will be billed for all expenses related to the clearing of the sidewalk(s).

Any questions related to snow covered sidewalks are to be directed to
 the Police Department at 301-271-0905.

Media release was prepared by:
Kenneth W. Oland, Code Enforcement Officer
Thurmont Police Department, 301-271-0905

Important Weather Related Information For Thurmont Residents:

 A Message From the Ken Oland, Code Enforcement Officer

Mr. Oland has included information regarding snow removal regulations and some
helpful tips in a document that can be download by clicking the following link:
Snow February 2010.pdf

Thurmont Police Deparment CAS Notification

The Thurmont Police Department would like to inform the residents and businesses of Thurmont
that recent changes to Chapter 84 – Property Maintenance, makes it a violation of this ordinance
 to throw, blow, plow, or push snow and/or ice from your sidewalk, driveway or parking lot
 into the travelled portion of any public street.
Violation of this ordinance is a municipal infraction with a fine of $50 per occurrence.

The Town of Thurmont asks that, if possible, you remove your vehicles and any basketball nets or other items within the streets,  from the street to allow the snowplow operators to plow your street to the curbs.  If the operators can not get through the street with their equipment, your street may not get opened in a timely manner.

If you should have any questions regarding this message you are encouraged to contact
 the Code Enforcement Officer, Kenny Oland, at koland@frederickcountymd.gov. 
This can be done by clicking on his email address above.

        The Town of Thurmont , the Police Department, as well as the employees operating the snow removal equipment, would like to thank you, in advance, for your cooperation in this matter.

Lieutenant P. Allen Droneburg
Deputy Chief of Police
 

An announcement made on February 19, 2010:

As the result of the back-to-back 20+ inch snow storms, the Mayor and Chief of Police
 suspended the 12 hour requirement for clearing sidewalks of snow/ice until further notice.

On Wednesday, February 17, 2010 the Mayor spoke with the Col. Eyler regarding this issue.
It was agreed that we, the Town, would evaluate the situation throughout town,
before enforcement would begin. 

When enforcement does begin the following procedure will be followed:

1.      A Notice of Violation will be sent to each property owner who has not cleared their sidewalk(s).

2.      Each property owner will be given 7 days to clear their sidewalk(s).

3.      If, after 7 days, the sidewalk(s) have not been cleared, a Notice of Non-Compliance will be sent to the property owner, along with a civil citation with a fine of $50.00.  Each property owner will be given an additional 4 days to clear their sidewalk(s).

4.      If, after the additional 4 days, the sidewalk(s) have not been cleared, the Town will clear the sidewalk(s) at the expense of the property owner. The property owner will be billed for all expensed related to the clearing of the sidewalk(s).

At this time we have NOT begun to enforce the clearing of sidewalk(s)! 
 You will be notified when we begin.  A press release will be prepared and
distributed to the media when we begin to enforce this code.

Any questions related to snow covered sidewalks are to be directed to
the Police Department at 301-271-0905.