Permits

The Community Development Department regulates and permits a wide variety of activities within the City of Frostburg. Please see the basic information below regarding the hows, whats, and whys of general permitting processes in the City. To download applications for the various permitted activities, visit the Applications and Forms page.

NOTE: The City of Frostburg contracts a third-party inspector, MEGCO Inspections, LLC, to conduct all inspections related to building permits.  Permit-related inspections can be scheduled at least 24-hours in advance by calling the MEGCO office: 1-800-304-5942.

Approval Process

Depending on the nature and scale of your submission, the approval process can take from a few minutes to several weeks, and can include several departments from the City of Frostburg, Allegany County, and the State of Maryland.

 

Apply Online, Check Status, & Pay Fees:
Man typing on a laptop computer Online Permit Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

Obtaining a building permit helps protect your investment and also ensures that your project has been built in compliance with adopted building codes, the City's Zoning Ordinance, and environmental regulations.

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The Frostburg Zoning Map is available online.

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Zoning district regulations can be found in Section 3 of the City's Zoning Ordinance.

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The City of Frostburg contracts a third-party inspector, MEGCO Inspections, LLC, to conduct all plan reviews and inspections related to building permits.  Permit-related inspections can be scheduled at least 24-hours in advance by calling the MEGCO office at 1-800-304-5942.

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Please visit the Adopted Codes page for a full list of codes adopted and enforced by the City of Frostburg.

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The plan review process typically takes between 7-10 working days, depending on the scale of the project and the inspector's caseload.

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You can check the status of an active permit on the Online Permit Portal. Be prepared to provide the permit number.

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 Permit-related inspections can be scheduled at least 24-hours in advance by calling the MEGCO Inspections office at 1-800-304-5942.

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Building permits are valid for one year from the date of issue. To request an extension, please contact the Community Development director at 301-689-6000, ext. 105.

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Yes. Conversion from one dwelling type to another requires a Renovation Permit. 

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No, a permit is not required for roof replacements; however, if the property is located within the Historic District, a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Commission is required if changing the type of roofing material.

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