Standards of Operation

Baltimore City Code art. 31, subtit. 14, pt. IV

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 14-31 Licensed operator required.

§ 14-31. Licensed operator required. No host may use the valet parking services of any entity that is not a licensed operator or of any individual who is not an employee or agent of a licensed operator. (Ord. 13-098.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 14-32 Locations and hours.

§ 14-32. Locations and hours. Valet parking services may be offered only in the locations and during the hours specified on the valet parking zone permit. (Ord. 13-098.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 14-33 Valet parking zones.

§ 14-33. Valet parking zones. (a) Pick-up, drop-off only in zone. The drop-off and pick-up of vehicles for valet parking services may be conducted only in a designated valet parking zone. (b) Other uses of zone prohibited. During the hours specified in the valet parking zone permit, a valet parking zone may be used only for the immediate drop-off and pick-up of vehicles. (Ord. 13-098.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 14-34 Attendants.

§ 14-34. Attendants. (a) Qualifications. Every attendant must: (1) possess a valid driver’s license; and (2) be 18 years old or older. (b) Uniforms. Each attendant must wear a uniform top that clearly identifies the operator of the valet service. (Ord. 13-098.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 14-35 Transporting and parking vehicles.

§ 14-35. Transporting and parking vehicles. (a) Removal to parking facility. Attendants must immediately remove vehicles from the valet parking zone and take them directly to the applicable off-street parking facility. (b) No leaving in right-of-way. The operator, its attendants or other employees or agents, may not park, stop, or leave a vehicle: (1) on any right-of-way, even if on-street public parking is generally allowed; or (2) anywhere else other than in the off-street parking facility designated in the valet parking plan. (c) Compliance with traffic laws. The operator, its attendants or other employees or agents, must comply with all applicable traffic laws and parking regulations when providing valet parking services. (Ord. 13-098.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 14-36 Signage.

§ 14-36. Signage. (a) Required. During all hours of operation, the operator must prominently display at least 1 sign that identifies: (1) the operator; (2) the host for which the operator is working; and (3) any fee being charged for the valet parking services. (b) Placement, etc. All signage must comply with all laws, rules, and regulations governing signs and permits. (Ord. 13-098.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 14-37 Permit and operator’s license inspection.

§ 14-37. Permit and operator’s license inspection. At all times, the valet parking zone permit and a copy of the operator’s license must be available for inspection at the host’s establishment. (Ord. 13-098.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, §§ 14-38 to 14-40 {Reserved}

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/31/14/IVFetched: 10/25/2026