# Subtitle 19 – Private Sewers

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

## § 19-1 Permit required.

Balt., Md., Code art. 25, § 19-1 (2026)

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to construct within the City limits a private sewer under the streets, lanes, or alleys, without having had and obtained the written permission therefor from the Director of Public Works under a penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each and every day the same shall remain without such permit.

*History: Ord. 1864-052*

*History: Ord. 46-677*

*History: Ord. 76-146*

*History: Ord. 84-129*

*History: Ord. 91-775*

## § 19-2 Acquisition by City.

Balt., Md., Code art. 25, § 19-2 (2026)

The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to acquire, by purchase or condemnation, any sanitary or stormwater sewers or sewage disposal plants as authorized by Chapter 222, Laws of Maryland 1924, and also by Ordinance 24-233 of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, said ordinance having been submitted to the legal voters of Baltimore City at an election held in the City of Baltimore on Tuesday, November 4, 1924, and by said voters approved.

*History: Ord. 25-330*

*History: Ord. 84-129*

*History: Ord. 91-775*