Abatement by Public Works.
Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 5-705
in effect§ 5-705. Abatement by Public Works.
(a) In general.
(1) If the condition is not corrected within 10 days of the notice, the Commissioner may notify the Director of Public Works, who must proceed to correct the condition at the expense of the person in charge.
(2) Grass, weeds, and other rank vegetation must be cut to a height of not more than 3 inches.
(b) Costs and expenses.
All costs and expenses incurred by the Director of Public Works are a lien on the property as provided in Subtitle 2 {“Nuisance Abatement — Generally”} of this title.
(Ord. 99-548.)
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/health/5-705Fetched: 10/25/2026