Section 10-503 – Appeal to Court of Special Appeals
A judgment of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City under § 10–502 of this subtitle may be appealed to the Court of Special Appeals.
Section 10-504 – Additional Matters for Judicial Review
(a) In addition to the judicial review provided under § 10–501 of this subtitle, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may allow judicial review by the Circuit Court for Baltimore City of any matter arising under the planning and zoning laws of Baltimore City. (b) A judgment of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City under […]
Section 10-303 – Zoning Regulations — Procedure; Public Hearings
(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall provide for the manner in which zoning regulations and the boundaries of districts and zones shall be established, enforced, and amended. (b) (1) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall hold at least one public hearing on a proposed zoning regulation or boundary at which parties […]
Section 10-304 – Zoning Regulations — Amendment, Repeal, and Reclassification
(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may amend or repeal zoning regulations and boundaries. (b) (1) If the purpose and effect of a proposed map amendment is to change the zoning classification of particular property, the City Council shall make findings of fact that address: (i) population change; (ii) the availability of public facilities; (iii) present and future […]
Section 10-305 – Changes to Boundaries of Districts or Zones
(a) (1) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall refer proposed changes to the boundaries of a district or zone to the Baltimore City Planning Commission and to the Board. (2) The Planning Commission and the Board shall: (i) study the proposed changes in relation to: 1. the plan; 2. the needs of Baltimore City; and 3. the needs of […]
Section 10-401 – Enforcement
(a) A violation of this title or a local law enacted or regulation adopted under this title is a misdemeanor. (b) (1) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may provide by local law for the enforcement of this title and any local law enacted or regulation adopted under this title. (2) The Mayor and City Council of […]
Section 10-402 – Hearing Examiners
(a) The City Council of Baltimore City may appoint full– and part–time hearing examiners that it considers necessary and appropriate to conduct public hearings as required under §§ 10–303 through 10–305 of this title. (b) The City Council shall establish the term of office, qualifications, and compensation for hearing examiners. (c) A hearing examiner shall conduct a hearing […]
Section 10-403 – Board — Established
(a) With the advice and consent of the City Council, the Mayor may provide for the appointment of a Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals. (b) (1) The Board shall consist of five members. (2) (i) The term of a member of the Board is 4 years. (ii) The terms of the members of the Board shall be staggered as provided […]
Section 10-404 – Board — Authority
(a) The Board may: (1) hear and decide appeals when: (i) it is alleged that there was an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official or unit under this title or any local law adopted under this title; and (ii) the Board is authorized by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City […]
Section 10-405 – Board — Appeal Procedures
(a) An appeal to the Board may be filed by: (1) a person aggrieved by a decision of the administrative officer or unit; or (2) an officer or unit of Baltimore City affected by a decision of the administrative officer or unit. (b) A person shall file an appeal within a reasonable time provided by local law or the […]