Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Community Farms or Gardens.
COBRA, 13.03.01.07
in effect.07 Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Community Farms or Gardens.
A. The Office of Animal Control may waive certain restrictions on types or quantities of animals in this chapter for non-profit 501(c)(3) Community Farms or Gardens that:
(1) Serve the community; and
(2) Provide education to the public on proper animal care and husbandry.
B. To apply for a waiver, a community farm or garden shall submit an application outlining the following criteria:
(1) Type of animal and breed;
(2) Quantity of animals;
(3) Gender of animals, including their status as altered or unaltered;
(4) Breeding population, if applicable;
(5) Habitat or shelter for the animals;
(6) Containment or restraint plan;
(7) Extreme and inclement weather protection plan;
(8) Space requirements;
(9) The animals’ dietary needs;
(10) Preventative healthcare plan including:
(a) Coat;
(b) Hoof;
(c) Horn;
(d) Dental care; and
(e) Vaccines;
(11) Veterinary care plan including:
(a) Veterinarian identification and information; and
(b) Health certificates;
(12) Disease prevention plan; and
(13) Nuisance mitigation.
C. The Office of Animal Control may not waive an application for an animal that has not been properly registered with the State of Maryland as required.
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/cobra/13.03.01.07Fetched: 10/25/2026