§ 11-1 Definitions.
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, § 11-1 (2026)
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(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Building.
“Building” means a structure or edifice of any kind constructed for the shelter, support, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or operations.
(c)Lot.
“Lot” means an individual parcel of real property or a portion of a block that is identified by a symbol in accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="VII|§116|(k)">City Charter Article VII, § 116(k)</cite> and shown on a block plat filed among the records of the Department of Transportation.
(d)Owner.
(1)
“Owner” has the meaning stated in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City <cite data-path="|building-codes|VII">Property Maintenance Code</cite>, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
“Owner” does not include a governmental entity or an instrumentality or unit of a governmental entity.
(e)Vacant.
“Vacant” means unimproved by an assessed building.
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