Part 1 – Obstructions
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. 19, § 50-1 (2026)
§ 50-1LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 50-2 (2026)
§ 50-2 Obstructing street, etc., or gutter.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Prohibited conduct.
Except as specifically provided in this section, no person may in any manner obstruct any street, lane, sidewalk, footway, or alley in the City or any of their gutters.
(b)Exception for deliveries, etc.
This section does not apply to someone in the immediate act of delivering items to or removing items from a place of business or a dwelling as long as the items do not us more space than ½ of the pavement.
(c)Enforcement by citation.
(1)
In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, this section may be enforced by issuance of:
(i)
an environmental citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”}; or
(ii)
a civil citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}.
(2)
The issuance of a citation to enforce this section does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.
(d)Penalties.
(1)
Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction, is subject to the penalties specified in this subsection.
(2)
On a 1<sup>st</sup> conviction, the penalty for a violation of this section is a fine of not more than $250 for each offense.
(3)
On a 2<sup>nd</sup> or subsequent conviction, the penalty for a violation of this section is a fine of not more than $500 for each offense.
History: Rev. Ords. 1858-033
History: Ord. 74-528
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 03-595
History: Ord. 09-146
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 50-3 (2026)
§ 50-3 Merchandise projecting from building.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Prohibited conduct.
No person may place, set, or display any vegetables or fruit or any other goods, wares, or merchandise at a distance of more than 3 feet from the house or store from which they are being sold.
(b)Enforcement by citation.
(1)
In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, this section may be enforced by issuance of:
(i)
an environmental citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”}; or
(ii)
a civil citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}.
(2)
The issuance of an environmental citation to enforce this section does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.
(c)Penalties.
(1)
Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction, is subject to the penalties specified in this section.
(2)
On a 1<sup>st</sup> conviction, the penalty for a violation of this section is a fine of not more than $50 for each offense.
(3)
On a 2<sup>nd</sup> or subsequent conviction, the penalty for a violation of this section is a fine of not more than $100 for each offense.
History: Ord. 1869-068
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 03-595
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 50-4 (2026)
§ 50-4 Throwing bales, etc.; using slides, etc.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Prohibited conduct.
It shall not be lawful for any person:
(1)
to throw any bale or bulky article from the 2<sup>nd</sup> or higher story door or window into the street; or
(2)
to use, or cause to be used, in or upon any street, lane, or alley, wharf, or place of public resort, any sliding board, skid, or other device or contrivance for the purpose of receiving or delivering merchandise, without having the same well secured, so as to prevent the same from slipping.
(b)Exceptions.
Provided, that this section shall not be construed to extend to the removing of any merchandise or other article in case of danger by fire or other casualty.
(c)Penalties.
And every person who shall offend in manner aforesaid shall pay for every such offense the sum of $20.
History: Ord. 1871-022
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 50-5 to 50-10 (2026)
§§ 50-5 to 50-10LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 50-11 (2026)
§ 50-11 Removal of obstructions by City.LinkCopy Citation
The Director of Transportation is authorized and empowered to remove or cause to be removed any obstruction to passage through a street, lane, or alley.
History: Ord. 77-573
History: Ord. 91-651
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 50-12 (2026)
§ 50-12LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 50-13 to 50-15 (2026)
§§ 50-13 to 50-15LinkCopy Citation
Reserved