Regulation .04 Requirements of the Affidavit.
Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., COBRA § 07.01.01.04 (2026)
Regulation .04 Requirements of the Affidavit.LinkCopy Citation
A.
The affidavit must describe a single alleged violation.
B.
A separate affidavit must be submitted with each sign posted in violation of City Code <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Code" data-path="|19">Article 19</cite>, §§ <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Code" data-path="|19|§45-2|(1)">45-2(1)</cite> through <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Code" data-path="|19|§45-2|(6)">45-2(6)</cite>.
C.
The affidavit must be created using a form approved by the Department.
D.
The affidavit must be complete.
E.
The affidavit must be accompanied by:
(1)
the sign that was removed from the location and is identified in the affidavit;
(2)
one photograph of the sign, with the address or description of the location of the sign, the date and time the photograph was taken, and the printed name and signature of the individual signing the affidavit written on the front of the photograph, that shows how the posting of the sign is in violation of City Code <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Code" data-path="|19">Article 19</cite>, §§ <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Code" data-path="|19|§45-2|(1)">45-2(1)</cite> through <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Code" data-path="|19|§452|(6)">452(6)</cite> and is a close-up picture of the sign that enables the viewer of the photograph to identify the sign as posted and the immediate background;
(3)
one photograph of the sign, with the address or description of the location of the sign, the date and time the photograph was taken, and the printed name and signature of the individual signing the affidavit written on the front of the photograph, that is a widershot picture and includes a broader view of the background behind the sign; and
(4)
a print-out from the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation showing the property is owned by the City, if the sign was posted on City property that has a proper address or block and lot identification; or
(5)
a map that identifies the location where the sign was posted, if the sign was posted on City property that does not have a proper address or block and lot identifier, such as a median, light pole, or parking meter.
F.
The affidavit must be signed, under the penalty of perjury, by the individual who removed the sign.
G.
The affidavit must be notarized.
H.
Completed affidavits and signs:
(1)
must be submitted to the Department within ten calendar days of removal; and
(2)
may be dropped off at 417 E. Fayette Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.