# § 16-12 Operation of Program.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 16-12 Operation of Program.

Balt., Md., Code art. 14, § 16-12 (2026)

(a) On designation of a NeighborWatch Area, the City will take the following steps in the Area.

(b) Private lighting will be confirmed.

(c) The City Forester will inspect greenery on private property and make recommendations to the owners for trimming any privately owned greenery that might interfere with either public or private lighting of the neighborhood.

(d) The City Forester will trim all trees on public property that interfere with or decrease the effectiveness of the street lighting.

(e) Street lighting will be upgraded on a priority basis, using state-of-the-art technology to achieve the most acceptable level of lighting at the most reasonable cost.

(f) The Department of Transportation will post at least one sign on each blockface of the Area, stating that this block is part of a NeighborWatch Area.

*History: Ord. 93-209*

*History: Ord. 10-399*

*History: Ord. 18-106*

*History: Ord. 19-332*