Exempt utility and governmental uses.
Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 2-202
in effect§ 2-202. Exempt utility and governmental uses.
Notwithstanding § 2-201 {“Application of Code”} of this subtitle, this Code does not apply to the following uses and structures, unless otherwise specifically provided in this Code:
(1) overhead electric distribution cables and telephone lines;
(2) underground utility lines and equipment;
(3) conduits, vaults, pipeline laterals, and mains;
(4) traffic signals and government-owned signs;
(5) similar installations and equipment or accessories of a public utility or governmental service;
(6) public transit shelters;
(7) car- and bike-sharing facilities;
(8) automobile charging stations, whether electric or solar;
(9) any installation, structure, equipment, or accessory that is owned by a government entity and located in a public right-of-way;
(10) any installation, structure, equipment, or accessory that is located in a public right- of-way and granted a franchise by Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council; and
(11) any installation, structure, equipment, or accessory that is used by a government entity for internet or telecommunications and located on public property.
(Ord. 22-181; Ord. 17-015.)
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/32/2-202Fetched: 10/25/2026