# § 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.

## § 18-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 13, § 18-1 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development or the Commissioner’s designee.

(c) “On-site utility contractor” means any person doing or contracting to do any on-site utility work.

(d)

  (1) “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) “On-site utility work” does not include a single utility connection for a 1-family dwelling.

(e)

*History: Ord. 02-475*

*History: Ord. 22-125*