# Subtitle 3 – General Maintenance Requirements

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

## § 3-1 Alteration of spaces.

Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 3-1 (2026)

No lessee shall make any installations or alterations on any the leased stall spaces until:

(1) plans have been submitted to and approved by the Mayor or his authorized agent;

(2) a permit therefor has been obtained from the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development; and

(3) the approval of the Health Department of Baltimore City has been obtained where said approval is required.

*History: Ord. 75-783*

*History: Ord. 81-426*

*History: Ord. 83-1074*

## § 3-2 Utilities.

Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 3-2 (2026)

(a) The electric wiring on all stall spaces must be in accordance with the <cite data-path="|building-codes|III">Electric Code</cite> of Baltimore City.

(b) No lessee shall perform or have performed on the leased stall space any plumbing or drainage work:

  (1) except under the supervision of the Commissioner of Health; and

  (2) unless a permit be issued therefor.

*History: Ord. 81-426*

## § 3-3 Sanitation.

Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 3-3 (2026)

(a) No lessee shall permit any garbage, rubbish, or other waste material to accumulate on the premises.

(b) He shall:

  (1) provide containers for the disposition of same that conform with the requirements of the Bureau of Sanitation of Baltimore City; and

  (2) keep such containers covered at all times.

*History: Ord. 81-426*

## § 3-4 Fires.

Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 3-4 (2026)

No fires, stoves, or fire pots shall be allowed in the wholesale Fish or Retail Markets.

*History: Ord. 81-426*

## § 3-5 Signs.

Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 3-5 (2026)

It shall be unlawful for any person to erect any swinging signs or projecting signs in any market of the City of Baltimore.

*History: Ord. 75-783*