Plain Text Law

Subtitle 4 – Paving of Private Streets

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, § 4-1 (2026)

§ 4-1 City’s authority.Copy Citation

(a)Director may maintain.
The Director of Transportation is authorized and empowered to repair and maintain existing private streets and roads that are open and used by the public, but have not been actually accepted as public highways by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore.
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(b)Scope of maintenance.
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(1)
The repairs and maintenance shall be of the character that, in the judgment of the Director of Transportation, will make private streets and roads safe for public travel and will prevent nuisances dangerous to the public health arising thereon.
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(2)
Provided that private streets and roads shall be repaired and maintained in the same manner and with the same character of materials as originally constructed.
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History: Ord. 22-751
History: Ord. 76-139
History: Ord. 15-435
Balt., Md., Code art. 26, § 4-2 (2026)

§ 4-2 Appropriations.Copy Citation

In order to provide for the cost and expenses of the abovementioned repairs and maintenance, the Board of Estimates is requested to provide a sufficient sum of money therefor in the annual Ordinances of Estimates, beginning with the year 1923.
History: Ord. 22-751
Balt., Md., Code art. 26, § 4-3 (2026)

§ 4-3 Effect of work done.Copy Citation

Nothing in this subtitle, nor any acts done by the Director of Transportation under this subtitle, may be construed as an acceptance of the dedication of any private street or road or as in any way affecting the status of these streets or roads.
History: Ord. 22-751
History: Ord. 50-1281
History: Ord. 76-139
History: Ord. 15-435