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§ 18-1 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, § 18-1 (2026)

§ 18-1 Definitions.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Commissioner.
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development or the Commissioner’s designee.
(c)On-site utility contractor.
“On-site utility contractor” means any person doing or contracting to do any on-site utility work.
(d)On-site utility work.
(1)In general.
“On-site utility work” means the installation of and operations on a building sanitary sewer, building storm water sewer, or water service pipe, and any of their appurtenances, on premises:
(i)
from the connection at the property line or, for private water and sewage disposal systems, from the connection at the well or septic tank,
(ii)
to:
(a)
a point at least 5 feet from the foundation wall of any structure on the property; or
(b)
if the foundation wall is within 5 feet of the property line, to the foundation wall.
(2)Exclusions.
“On-site utility work” does not include a single utility connection for a 1-family dwelling.
History: Ord. 02-475
History: Ord. 22-125