Part 1 – Definitions; General Provisions
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. 26, § 23-1 (2026)
§ 23-1 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Department.
“Department” means the City Department of Transportation.
(c)Director.
“Director” means the Director of the Department of Transportation or the Director’s designee.
(d)Facility.
(1)In general.
“Facility” means any type of electrical, communication, or service cable, wire, or similar facility that may be strung over or buried directly under a street, alley, or other right-of-way.
(2)Exceptions.
“Facility” does not include any catenary cable used to power a street railway.
(e)Person.
(1)In general.
“Person” has the meaning stated in <cite data-path="|general|1|1|1-107|(a)">§ 1-107(a) {“Person: In general”}</cite> of the City Code’s <cite data-path="|general">General Provisions Article</cite>.
(2)Quaified inclusion of governmental entities.
Notwithstanding <cite data-path="|general|1|1|1-107|(b)">§ 1-107(b) {“Person: Exclusion”}</cite> of the <cite data-path="|general">General Provisions Article</cite>, in this subtitle “person”also includes, except as used for the imposition of a civil or criminal penalty, a governmental entity or an instrumentality or unit of a governmental entity.
History: Ord. 19-263
History: Ord. 22-125
Balt., Md., Code art. 26, § 23-2 (2026)
§ 23-2LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 26, § 23-3 (2026)
§ 23-3 Administration.LinkCopy Citation
The Department of Transportation is responsible for administering and enforcing this subtitle.
History: Ord. 19-263
Balt., Md., Code art. 26, § 23-4 (2026)
§ 23-4 Rules and regulations.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Director to adopt.
Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, the Director of Transportation shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out this subtitle.
(b)Procedures for stop-work orders.
These rules and regulations may include procedures for the issuance, service, and enforcement of administrative orders to stop work being done in violation of this subtitle, a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, or a condition imposed on a permit issued under this subtitle.
History: Ord. 19-263
History: Text Conformed 02/23/21
Balt., Md., Code art. 26, § 23-5 (2026)
§ 23-5 Fees for conduit use.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Board of Estimates to set.
The Board of Estimates may set and, from time to time, modify the annual charges imposed for the use of the conduit system.
(b)Billing and payment.
These charges shall be billed and paid as the Board of Estimates directs.
History: Ord. 19-263
Balt., Md., Code art. 26, § 23-6 to 23-10 (2026)
§§ 23-6 to 23-10LinkCopy Citation
Reserved