# § 11-1 Definitions.

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

## § 11-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 28, § 11-1 (2026)

(a) In this section, the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Building” has the meaning stated in City Code Article 13, § 11-1 {“Definitions”}.

(c) “Property owner” means the person who holds the title to a vacant structure.

(d) “Vacant lot” means:

  (1) an unimproved parcel of real property; or

  (2) an unimproved portion of a block that is identified by a symbol in accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="VII|§116|(k)">City Charter Article VII, § 116(k)</cite> {“System of Uniform Property Identification”} and shown on a block plat filed with the Department of Transportation.

(e) “Vacant structure” means a structure or distinguishable part of a structure that is:

  (1) unoccupied; and

  (2) unsafe or unfit for human habitation or other authorized use.

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