§ 4-12 Vacant structures: Posting ownership information.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 13, § 4-12 (2026)
§ 4-12 Vacant structures: Posting ownership information.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The Department of Housing and Community Development shall affix, in a position that is conspicuous and visible from the street or road fronting the property, a sign containing:
(1)
the information set forth in <cite data-path="|13|§4-6|(a)">§ 4-6(a) {“Registration statement: Form and contents”} of this subtitle</cite>; or
(2)
at a minimum, information on how to access the information set forth in <cite data-path="|13|§4-6|(a)">§ 4-6(a) {“Registration statement: Form and contents”} of this subtitle</cite>.
(b)Time.
The sign required by subsection (a) of this section must be posted within 10 days of registering the vacant structure with the Commissioner under <cite data-path="|13|§4-5">§ 4-5 {“Registration required”} of this subtitle</cite>.
(c)Vacant structures in default or foreclosure.
In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section, if the property is in default or in foreclosure, the sign required by this section must also include the name, address, and telephone number of any creditors or lien holders.
(d)Sign specifications.
A sign required by this section must be:
(1)
impervious to weather conditions;
(2)
legibly written in a font size of not less than 18 points; and
(3)
no smaller than 8 ½ inches by 11 inches in size.
History: Ord. 20-428
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