Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 5-701 Purpose.
§ 5-701. Purpose.
The purpose of this subtitle is to set out the requirements for obtaining a use permit.
(Ord. 16-581.)
Use Permits
Baltimore City Code art. 32, tit. 5, subtit. 7
in effectBaltimore City Code, Article 32, § 5-702 Nature of permit.
§ 5-702. Nature of permit.
A use permit is a document issued for a structure or land that states that the use or occupancy of the structure or land:
(1) complies with the provisions of this Code; and
(2) is the authorized use for that structure or land.
(Ord. 16-581.)
Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 5-703 Authorization and issuance.
§ 5-703. Authorization and issuance.
A use permit for a structure or land is:
(1) authorized by the Zoning Administrator; and
(2) issued by the Housing Commissioner.
(Ord. 17-015; Ord. 16-581.)
Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 5-704 When required.
§ 5-704. When required.
A use permit is required before any person may:
(1) occupy any newly-constructed structure or any addition to a previously-constructed structure;
(2) use for any purpose any previously vacant land;
(3) make any change in the authorized use of any land or structure; or
(4) occupy any building that:
(i) has been unoccupied for more than 1 year; or
(ii) is subject to an outstanding vacant building notice.
(Ord. 16-581.)
Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 5-705 Procedure.
§ 5-705. Procedure.
The procedure for authorizing and obtaining a use permit is as determined by the Housing Commissioner.
(Ord. 17-015; Ord. 16-581.)
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/32/5/7Fetched: 10/25/2026