Plain Text Law

§ 1-12 Posting; objections.

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. 15, § 1-12 (2026)

§ 1-12 Posting; objections.Copy Citation

(a)Posting required.
On filing an application for a license (other than a renewal license), the applicant must post the proposed location for 15 days, in accordance with the Board’s rules and regulations.
(b)9 or fewer objections.
If, within the 15-day posting period, the Board receives no more than 9 written objections from property owners or residents within the same election precinct as the proposed location, the adult-entertainment business license may be issued.
(c)10 or more objections.
(1)
If, within the 15-day posting period, the Board receives 10 or more written objections from property owners or residents within the same election precinct as the proposed location, the Board must hold a hearing on the matter.
(2)
Unless the applicant agrees to a later date, the hearing must be held within 15 days after the last day of the 15-day posting period.
(3)
At the hearing, parties in interest and citizens must be given an opportunity to be heard.
History: Ord. 93-258
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