Definitions.
Baltimore City Code, Article 7, § 32-1
in effect§ 32-1. Definitions.
(a) In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b) Approval.
(1) In general.
“Approval” means a documented action by the Department following a comprehensive review to determine and acknowledge that submitted materials demonstrate compliance with the requirements of a specified stage in a project’s development process.
(2) Exclusions.
“Approval” does not include an acknowledgment by the Department that material has been received for review.
(c) Drainage area.
“Drainage area” means an area, measured in a horizontal plane, that:
(1) contributes runoff to a single point; and
(2) is enclosed by a ridge line.
(d) Stabilization.
“Stabilization” means the protection of exposed soils from erosion by the application of seed and mulch, seed and matting, sod, other vegetative measures, or structural means.
(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/7/32-1Fetched: 10/25/2026