Permits; Fees; Security

Baltimore City Code art. 7, div. III, subtit. 33

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Article 7, § 33-1 Approved plan prerequisite to permits.

§ 33-1. Approved plan prerequisite to permits. For any development that requires an erosion and sediment control plan under this Division III, a grading or building permit may not be issued or extended unless a final erosion and sediment control plan has been approved by the Department. (Ord. 13-095.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 7, § 33-2 Fees.

§ 33-2. Fees. (a) Payable at each phase. Non-refundable fees will be assessed and collected in advance by the Department for each phase of a development. (b) Fee schedule. (1) The fees assessed under this Division III are in addition to the usual fees charged for grading and building permits. (2) Fees are assessed for plan reviews, administration and management of the approval process, inspections, and the like. (3) The amount of the fees are as set forth in the fee schedule established from time to time by the Board of Estimates. The fee schedule shall be based on the relative complexity of a project. (Ord. 13-095.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 7, § 33-3 Performance bond.

§ 33-3. Performance bond. (a) Required. For any development that requires an erosion and sediment control plan under this Division III, a grading or building permit may not be issued until the applicant posts a surety or cash bond or other means of security acceptable to the Department. (b) Amount. (1) The amount of the security must be equal to at least the estimated cost of the installation, maintenance, and removal of the erosion and sediment controls shown on the approved plan. (2) This estimate must be prepared by the applicant and submitted with the plan. (c) Tenor. The security required by this section must provide for forfeiture on failure to: (1) complete all work specified in the approved erosion and sediment control plan; (2) comply with any provision of this Division III or of any other applicable law, rule, or regulation; or (3) comply with any applicable time limitations. (d) Release. The security may not be released until the Department conducts a final inspection of the completed work. (Ord. 13-095.)

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/7/III/33Fetched: 10/25/2026