# Subtitle 10 – Residential Permit Parking Program
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
## Part I – Definitions; General Provisions
### § 10-1 Definitions.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-1 (2026)
(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Authority” means the Baltimore City Parking Authority.
(c) “Block face” means all of 1 side of a given street between 2 consecutive intersecting streets.
(d) “Dwelling unit” has the meaning stated in Baltimore City Zoning Code § 1-305(u) {“Dwelling unit”}.
(e) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Baltimore City Parking Authority or the Executive Director’s designee.
(f) “Household” means all persons occupying a single dwelling unit as a “family”, as that term is defined in Baltimore City Zoning Code § 1-306(g) {“Family”}.
(g) “Parking management plan” means a regulation issued by the Executive Director to establish and govern a Residential Permit Parking Area under this subtitle.
(h) “Residential Permit Parking Program Area” or “Residential Parking Area” means an area designated under this subtitle in which resident vehicles displaying a valid permit are exempt from the parking time restrictions established under this subtitle.
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### § 10-2 Findings and declarations.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-2 (2026)
(a) The Mayor and City Council finds and declares that serious adverse conditions in certain residential areas of the City result from motor vehicle congestion, particularly long-term parking of motor vehicles on the streets of those areas by nonresidents.
(b) The Permit Parking Program established by this subtitle is intended:
(1) to reduce hazardous traffic conditions resulting from the use of streets within these areas by nonresidents;
(2) to protect these areas from polluted air and thereby assist in attaining national ambient air quality standards as required by the Federal Clean Air Act;
(3) to protect these areas from excessive noise, trash and refuse caused by the entry of nonresident vehicles;
(4) to protect the residents of these areas from unreasonable burdens in gaining access to their residences;
(5) to preserve the residential character of those areas;
(6) to preserve the value of the property in those areas;
(7) to preserve the safety of children and other pedestrians; and
(8) for the peace, good order, comfort, convenience, and welfare of the inhabitants of the City.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
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### §§ 10-3 to 10-5
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-3 to 10-5 (2026)
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## Part II – Administration
### § 10-6 Program established.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-6 (2026)
There is a Residential Permit Parking Program.
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### § 10-7 Parking Authority to administer.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-7 (2026)
The Residential Permit Parking Program is administered by the Baltimore City Parking Authority.
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### § 10-8 Rules and regulations.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-8 (2026)
(a) The Authority’s Board of Directors, established under § 13-7 of this article, shall adopt rules and regulations to:
(1) implement the Program;
(2) provide for the payment of major change costs under § 10-20 of this subtitle;
(3) allow for the issuance of special permits under § 10-22(d) of this subtitle; and
(4) otherwise carry out this subtitle.
(b) A copy of all rules and regulations must be filed with the Department of Legislative Reference before they may take effect.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
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### § 10-9 Advisory Board.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-9 (2026)
(a) There is a Residential Permit Parking Advisory Board.
(b)
(1) The Advisory Board consists of 11 members, to be appointed by the Executive Director of the Parking Authority.
(2) Of these members:
(i) 2 must be residents of a Residential Permit Parking Area that is within District 1, nominated by a neighborhood association representing a Residential Permit Parking Area in that district (that district being bounded as follows: beginning at the point where Harford Road meets the City Line, moving southwest on Harford Road to North Avenue, then west along North Avenue to the Jones Falls Expressway, then north on the Jones Falls Expressway, then west on West 28th Street continuing on to Druid Park Lake Drive, then northwest on Auchentrolly Terrace, then northwest on Reisterstown Road, then north on Park Heights Avenue to the City Line).
(ii) 2 must be residents of a Residential Parking Area within District 2, nominated by a neighborhood association representing a Residential Permit Parking Area in that district (that district being bounded as follows: beginning where Park Heights Avenue meets the northern City line, moving southeast to Reisterstown Road, then southeast on Auchentrolly Terrace, then east on Druid Park Lake Drive, then south on I-83, then west on Orleans Street/W. Franklin Street/Rt. 40, then south on N. Hilton St., then west on Frederick Avenue/Frederick Road to the City Line).
(iii) 2 must be residents of a Residential Parking Area within District 3, nominated by a neighborhood association representing a Residential Permit Parking Area in that district (that district being bounded as follows: beginning where Frederick Road meets the western City Line, moving east along Frederick Road continuing onto Frederick Avenue, then north on S. Hilton Street, then east on Rt. 40/W. Franklin Street, then south on N. Calvert Street, then west on E. Pratt Street, then south on S. Greene Street/Baltimore Washington Parkway/Russell Street to the City Line).
(iv) 2 must be residents of a Residential Parking Area within District 4, nominated by a neighborhood association representing a Residential Permit Parking Area in that district (that district being bounded as follows: beginning where Baltimore-Washington Parkway meets the City Line, moving north continuing onto Russell Street and Greene Street, then east on W. Pratt Street to S. Calvert Street, then south to the Inner Harbor, the following the western banks of the Inner Harbor to the City Line, then following the southern City Line to the beginning point for District 4).
(v) 2 must be residents of a Residential Parking Area within District 5, nominated by a neighborhood association representing a Residential Permit Parking Area in that district (that district being bounded as follows: beginning at the point where Harford Road meets the northern City Line, moving east to the eastern City Line, then south along the City Line to the eastern banks of the Inner Harbor, then northwest along the banks of the Inner Harbor to the point immediately below S. Calvert Street, then north to S. Calvert Street, continuing north to Orleans Street, then east to I-83, then north to North Avenue, then east to Harford Road, then north to the City Line).
(vi) 1 is an at-large member, who must be a resident of any Residential Parking Area in the City.
(3) If, within 30 days after requesting nominees from a district, the Executive Director receives fewer than 2 nominees from any district, the Executive Director may appoint any resident or residents of an RPP area in that district as needed to bring the number of members from each district up to 2, exclusive of the at-large member appointed under paragraph (2)(vi) of this subsection.
(c)
(1) The term of a member is 2 years.
(2) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3) A member who is appointed to fill a vacancy after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(d) From among its members, the Advisory Board:
(1) shall elect a Chair; and
(2) may elect a Vice-Chair, Secretary, and other officers.
(e) In addition to any duties specified elsewhere in this subtitle, the Advisory Board shall:
(1) seek to ensure that the Residential Permit Parking Program is effective and responsive to those it serves;
(2) review and comment on proposed changes in the Residential Permit Parking Program, its policies, procedures, or enforcement;
(3) investigate problem areas and recommend solutions to them; and
(4) generally monitor, evaluate, and propose improvements to the Residential Permit Parking Program.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
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### § 10-10
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-10 (2026)
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## Part III – Area Participation
### § 10-11 Participating areas.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-11 (2026)
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, participation in the Program is available to the following areas:
(1) the “Pimlico Race Track Area”, as described in § 10-33 of this subtitle;
(2) the “Little Italy Area”, as described in § 10-34 of this subtitle;
(3) the “Fells Point Area”, as described in § 10-35 of this subtitle;
(4) the “Cross Street Area”, as described in § 10-36 of this subtitle;
(5) the “Camden Yards Stadium Complex Area”, as described in § 10-37 of this subtitle;
(6) the “Guilford Area”, as described in § 10-38 of this subtitle;
(7) the “Brunt Street Area”, as described in § 10-39 of this subtitle; and
(8) all other residential areas of the City that qualify under this subtitle.
(b)
(1) In this subsection, “Canton Area” means the area bounded by the outer limits of the following: Eastern Avenue to the north; S. Haven Street to the east; Boston Street to the south; and S. Patterson Park Avenue to the west.
(2) Until December 31, 2017, the Parking Authority may not:
(i) entertain any petition for the creation of a new Residential Parking Area that would include any part of the Canton Area; or
(ii) approve any amendment to an existing Parking Management Plan that would extend an existing Residential Parking Area into any part of the Canton Area.
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### § 10-12 Qualification requirements.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-12 (2026)
To qualify for participation in the Program, an area must:
(1) be a contiguous or nearly contiguous area that contains all or part of a public street or highway at least 1 side of which is primarily abutted by:
(i) residential property; or
(ii) residential and nonbusiness property, including schools, parks, churches, hospitals, and nursing homes;
(2) consist of 1 of the following:
(i) an area zoned as a residence district;
(ii) blocks that are impacted by an existing Residential Parking Area;
(iii) an area in which an entire block face is residential in use, including any block face that adjoins that area; or
(iv) an area subject to a recorded master plan for subdivision and development into an area to be zoned as a residence district, where:
(A) at least 50% of the development sites have been leased or conveyed to developers, rehabilitators, restorers, or occupants with lease, deed, or disposition agreement restrictions limiting improvements to residential uses only;
(B) at least 50% of the planned development has been completed; and
(C) at least 50% of the planned improvements are in fact used and occupied as residences; and
(3) meet any additional criteria that the Authority establishes consistent with the guidelines and standards of this subtitle.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
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### § 10-13 Petition.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-13 (2026)
(a)
(1) To be considered for participation in the Residential Permit Parking Program, a community association, neighborhood group, or group of residents must submit to the Parking Authority a written request to be included in a new or existing Residential Permit Parking Area.
(2) The Authority will provide petitions to the requesting association or group.
(3) For a block face to be considered for participation in the proposed Residential Permit Parking Area, the association or group must obtain signatures on the petition from an adult member of at least 60% of the households on the block face,
(4) To be considered by the Parking Authority, the petitions issued by the Authority must be returned to the Authority within 120 days of their issuance. The Authority will not consider any petitions that the Authority has not provided.
(5) The Authority must validate the signatures on the petitions by confirming the identities and addresses of the persons signing.
(6) Failure to meet the 60% requirement for a block face eliminates the failing block face, but without affecting those block faces that meet the requirement, subject to subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, petitions may only be considered for an area that contains at least 10 adjacent block faces or 100 curb parking spaces.
(2) Petitions from a smaller area shall be considered if:
(i) the area is completely surrounded by commercial, industrial, or institutional uses; or
(ii) the smaller area is impacted by an existing Residential Permit Parking Area.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
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### § 10-14 Parking study.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-14 (2026)
(a) On receipt of valid petitions, the Executive Director shall conduct a parking study within the area.
(b)
(1) In this subsection, “influence area” means the area surrounding a facility in which it could reasonably be expected that nonresident motor vehicle owners or operators using the facility would seek parking spaces.
(2) Additional areas may be included in the study to cover:
(i) adjacent areas of parking congestion; and
(ii) influence areas of known parking congestion generators.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
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### § 10-15 Criteria for further consideration.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-15 (2026)
(a) In this section, “peak period” means:
(1) the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays ; or
(2) that period during which the highest percentage of overall resident and nonresident parking utilization occurs.
(b)
(1) The area will be further considered for a Parking Management Plan if the results of the study demonstrate that the criteria specified in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection are both satisfied:
(2) At least 80% of the curb parking spaces in an adjacent 10-block area or area containing not less than 100 curb parking spaces were utilized during peak periods. The area identified need not coincide with the boundaries of the area identified in the petition if the study area was expanded to include known parking congestion nearby.
(3) At least 25% of the curb parking spaces in the area identified in paragraph (2) of this subsection were utilized by nonresident parkers who were parked for 2 or more hours.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
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### § 10-16 Parking Management Plan – Development.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-16 (2026)
(a) If the criteria specified in § 10-15 {“Criteria for further consideration”} of this subtitle are satisfied, the Executive Director shall use the parking study to design a Parking Management Plan that addresses the identified problem.
(b) In designing the Parking Management Plan, special attention will be given to:
(1) the definition of a permit area boundary; and
(2) the impact on various population groups.
(c) The Executive Director will consider alternatives to permit parking, including:
(1) parking time limits;
(2) special meter zones;
(3) 1-way streets; and
(4) alternate-side-of-the-street parking.
(d)
(1) In this subsection, “off-street parking space” means an area, whether open or enclosed, that:
(i) can accommodate the residential off-street parking of a motor vehicle; and
(ii) complies with all applicable standards imposed by the Zoning and Building Codes of Baltimore City.
(2) The Executive Director may:
(i) consider the extent to which off-street parking spaces in the area are underutilized; and
(ii) require in the Plan, as a condition of the establishment or modification of a Residential Parking Area and the issuance or renewal of parking permits, continued maintenance and use of:
(A) all off-street parking spaces required by the Zoning Code for a specific dwelling or dwelling unit within the Residential Parking Area; and
(B) any additional accessible off-street parking spaces located on the property of a dwelling or dwelling unit within the Residential Parking Area.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
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*History: Ord. 80-142*
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### § 10-17 Parking Management Plan – Review.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-17 (2026)
(a)
(1) The Executive Director shall transmit the proposed Parking Management Plan to the Department of Planning for review and comment.
(2) The Department of Planning shall review the economic impact of the plan on the nonresidential uses in the area. This review shall consider, among other things, the adequacy of available and future off-street parking for these nonresidential uses.
(3) If there are special districts, historic areas or other special designations in or near the area, the Department of Planning shall transmit the proposed Plan to the appropriate City agencies for their comments.
(4) All comments shall be submitted to the Executive Director within 30 days.
(b)
(1) The Executive Director shall present the proposed Parking Management Plan at a public meeting.
(2) At least 21 days’ notice of the public meeting must be posted on the website of the Baltimore City Parking Authority and mailed to:
(i) all properties in the proposed Residential Parking Area;
(ii) all properties within 2 blocks of the boundary lines of the proposed Residential Parking Area;
(iii) the community associations for the areas in or within 2 blocks of the proposed Residential Parking Area;
(iv) the Mayor;
(v) the members of the City Council; and
(vi) all City agencies affected by the Plan.
(3) The Executive Director may seek additional neighborhood comment on the proposed plan before he or she adopts a final Plan.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
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*History: Ord. 99-526*
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### § 10-18 Parking Management Plan – Adoption.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-18 (2026)
(a)
(1) To adopt a Parking Management Plan, the Executive Director shall:
(i) issue an administrative regulation that sets forth the final Plan, including any Residential Parking Area to be established under the Plan; and
(ii) publish this regulation once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City.
(2) Unless extended as provided in this section, the administrative regulation is effective for a period of not more than 6 months.
(b)
(1) The Executive Director may seek to extend the Plan indefinitely or for a term of years, by giving written notice of the proposed extension, not less than 30 days before the end of the 6-month period, to the President of the City Council.
(2) If no written objection to the extension is made by any member of the City Council representing all or part of the affected area and forwarded to the Executive Director within 30 days of receipt of the written notice, the Plan is extended at the end of the 6-month period.
(c) If a timely written objection is received by the Executive Director, the Council President shall introduce a proposed ordinance setting forth the provisions of the Plan and, depending on the passage or failure of the ordinance, the Plan will become effective in accordance with the terms of the ordinance or be of no further force or effect.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
*History: Ord. 79-1193*
*History: Ord. 80-142*
*History: Ord. 99-526*
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 09-217*
*History: Ord. 13-092*
### § 10-19 Parking Management Plan – Amendment.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-19 (2026)
(a) At any time after a Parking Management Plan has been adopted by administrative regulation, the Mayor and City Council may enact an Ordinance rescinding or modifying the administrative regulation and the Parking Management Plan created by it.
(b)
(1) The Executive Director may modify an established Residential Permit Parking Plan in accordance with the following procedures.
(2)
(i) The Authority will provide petitions on a written request for a major or minor change in the Parking Management Plan.
(ii) For a major change in the size of the Residential Permit Parking Area, the proponents of the amendment must obtain signatures on the petition from an adult member of at least 60% of the households within the Area.
(iii) For a minor change in the size of the Residential Permit Parking Area, the proponents of the amendment must obtain signatures on the petition from an adult member of at least 60% of the households on the affected block face.
(iv) To be considered by the Parking Authority, the petitions issued by the Authority must be returned to the Authority within 120 days of their issuance. The Authority will not consider any petitions that the Authority has not provided.
(v) A petition for a major change may not be considered at any time within 12 months after a previous petition, for the same or any different major change for the Area, has been considered and approved or denied, in whole or in part.
(vi) The Authority must validate the signatures on the petitions by confirming the identities and addresses of the persons signing.
(3)
(i) In this paragraph, “minor change” includes:
(A) adding to or eliminating from a Residential Parking Area no more than 1 block face or 2 opposing block faces; or
(B) adding or eliminating permit authorization under § 10-22(b)(2) of this subtitle for residents of corner properties.
(ii) On a qualifying petition, minor changes may be made after consultation with:
(A) the residents of the affected block face or faces;
(B) the community associations for the Residential Parking Area; and
(C) the Residential Permit Parking Advisory Board.
(4)
(i) In this paragraph, “major change” includes:
(A) adding or eliminating 2 or more non-opposing block faces;
(B) changing the hours or days of operation;
(C) adding or modifying requirements for the use of off-street parking spaces;
(D) providing permit eligibility for residents of dwelling units added to an existing Residential Parking Area, whether through new development or through redevelopment or renovation of existing buildings within the boundaries of the Area, when more than 5 dwelling units will be added to the Area by a project;
(E) allowing for the new issuance of special permits in accordance with the rules and regulations established under § 10-22 (d) of this subtitle; or
(F) terminating the Program.
(ii) On a qualifying petition by the Area, major changes must be presented at a public meeting conducted by the Executive Director.
(iii) At least 21 days’ notice of the public meeting must be mailed to:
(A) all properties in the Residential Parking Area and in any area proposed to be added to the Residential Parking Area;
(B) all properties within 2 blocks of the Residential Parking Area and within 2 blocks of any area proposed to be added to the Residential Parking Area; and
(C) the community associations for the areas in or within 2 blocks of the Residential Parking Area and in or within 2 blocks of any area proposed to be added to the Residential Parking Area.
(iv) The City Council must also be notified of the intended changes and, if within 30 days following the public meeting and journalized notice to the Council, no councilmember who represents the existing or proposed Residential Parking Area subject to the changes opposes the changes, the recommended changes may be adopted by the Executive Director.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
*History: Ord. 79-1193*
*History: Ord. 80-142*
*History: Ord. 83-1120*
*History: Ord. 85-483*
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*History: Ord. 93-193*
*History: Ord. 99-526*
*History: Ord. 04-672*
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 13-092*
### § 10-20 Plan amendment costs.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-20 (2026)
(a) A developer, property owner, or establishment seeking a major change to a Residential Permit Parking Plan under § 10-19 of this subtitle that would allow for the issuance of new permits of any type is responsible for the costs of the major change process, as determined by the Executive Director.
(b) The rules and regulations adopted under § 10-8 of this subtitle must include rules and regulations to:
(1) determine the costs of a major change process that must be paid under this section,
(2) determine what parties are responsible for costs under this section, and
(3) otherwise carry out this section.
*History: Ord. 13-092*
### § 10-21
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-21 (2026)
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## Part IV – Permit Process
### § 10-22 Eligibility for permit.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-22 (2026)
(a) Resident and visitor permits issued under this subtitle may only be used for motor vehicles that:
(1) are not prohibited from parking in residentially zoned areas; and
(2) are registered under the Maryland Vehicle Law as one of the following:
(i) a passenger car or station wagon (Class A);
(ii) a motorcycle (Class D);
(iii) a multipurpose passenger vehicle (Class M), other than a commercial vehicle;
(iv) a low-speed vehicle (Class R);
(v) a vehicle with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of ¾ ton or less (Class E); and
(vi) a 2-axle light truck with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less (Class EPO).
(b) Except as otherwise limited by subsection (c) of this section and the applicable Parking Management Plan, the following persons are eligible for a permit:
(1) any resident of a Residential Parking Area who owns or operates a motor vehicle of a class described in subsection (a) of this section; and
(2) if expressly authorized by the applicable Parking Management Plan, any person who:
(i) resides in a corner property that, while outside a Residential Parking Area, abuts a block face within a Residential Parking Area; and
(ii) owns or operates a motor vehicle of a class described in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, a person is not eligible for a permit if the person resides in a dwelling unit that:
(i) is not authorized by the Zoning Code of Baltimore City; or
(ii) is occupied by more than the number of people authorized by the Zoning Code of Baltimore City.
(2) Except as authorized by a rule or regulation of the Authority and for good cause shown, no more than 4 resident permits may be issued to or for the benefit of persons residing in the same dwelling unit.
(3) Residents of dwelling units added to an existing Residential Parking Area, whether through new development or through redevelopment or renovation of existing buildings within the boundaries of the Area, are not eligible for permits unless:
(i) 5 or fewer dwelling units are added as a result of the development, redevelopment, or renovation; or
(ii) if more than 5 dwelling units are added as a result of the development, redevelopment, or renovation, permit eligibility for residents of the additional units is approved as a major change through the amendment process set out in § 10-19 of this subtitle.
(d) The Authority may provide in its rules and regulations for the issuance of visitor permits for temporary use by bona fide visitors of residents of a Residential Parking Area.
(e) After consultation with the representative for an affected Residential Parking Area, the Authority may provide in its rules and regulations for the issuance of special permits for use by patrons or employees of places of worship, schools, and businesses in the Residential Parking Area.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
*History: Ord. 79-1193*
*History: Ord. 80-142*
*History: Ord. 83-1120*
*History: Ord. 85-483*
*History: Ord. 86-641*
*History: Ord. 91-703*
*History: Ord. 91-760*
*History: Ord. 92-109*
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*History: Ord. 92-115*
*History: Ord. 93-193*
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 13-092*
### § 10-23 Applications.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-23 (2026)
(a) An application for a permit must be made on the form the Executive Director provides.
(b) The application must contain the information and be accompanied by the documentation that the Executive Director requires to assure compliance with the residency and other requirements of this subtitle.
(c) Each application must be signed under oath or affirmation, subject to the penalties of perjury.
(d) Provisions must be made to enable all applicants, including those who lack internet access, to timely and conveniently submit their applications.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 09-217*
### § 10-24 Fees.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-24 (2026)
(a) The annual fee for a permit is as set by the Authority from time to time.
(b) The Authority may set different fees for different Residential Parking Areas based on the days and number of hours during which parking restrictions are imposed in that Area.
(c) Permit fees are not refundable.
(d) No fee may be charged for any permit to an eligible resident in Areas A and B of the Camden Yards Stadium Complex Area, as described in § 10-37 of this subtitle.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
*History: Ord. 79-1193*
*History: Ord. 80-142*
*History: Ord. 83-1120*
*History: Ord. 85-483*
*History: Ord. 86-641*
*History: Ord. 91-703*
*History: Ord. 91-760*
*History: Ord. 92-109*
*History: Ord. 92-114*
*History: Ord. 92-115*
*History: Ord. 93-193*
*History: Ord. 06-316*
### § 10-25 Permit not assignable.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-25 (2026)
No permit issued under this subtitle may be sold, assigned, or transferred to or for the benefit of any person.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 13-092*
### §§ 10-26 to 10-27
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-26 to 10-27 (2026)
Reserved
## Part V – Non-Permit Parking Restrictions
### § 10-28 Maximum parking durations.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-28 (2026)
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle or as authorized in the Parking Management Plan for a Residential Parking Area, parking for non-permit holders is limited during any 1 calendar day to 2 hours in any 1 or more parking spots anywhere within the Residential Parking Area.
(b)
(1) In the Residential Parking Area known as Area 1 (“Oakenshawe”), parking for non-permit holders is limited during any 1 calendar day to 2 hours in any 1 or more parking spots anywhere within the Residential Parking Area.
(2) In the Residential Parking Area known as Area 2 (“Morgan”), parking for non-permit holders is limited during any 1 calendar day to 1 hour in any 1 or more parking spots anywhere within the Residential Parking Area between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
*History: Ord. 79-1193*
*History: Ord. 80-142*
*History: Ord. 83-1120*
*History: Ord. 85-483*
*History: Ord. 86-641*
*History: Ord. 91-703*
*History: Ord. 91-760*
*History: Ord. 92-109*
*History: Ord. 92-114*
*History: Ord. 92-115*
*History: Ord. 93-193*
*History: Ord. 05-118*
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 11-405*
*History: Ord. 13-092*
### § 10-29 Hours when restrictions apply.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-29 (2026)
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the hours during which parking is restricted in a Residential Permit Parking Program Area are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays only.
(b)
(1) The Executive Director may adjust these hours or days if the Director determines that the adjustment is required to prevent parking congestion.
(2) For the purpose of this determination, the levels specified in § 10-15 {“Criteria for further consideration”} for overall parking utilization (80%) and nonresident utilization (25%) must be used.
*History: Ord. 79-999*
*History: Ord. 79-1193*
*History: Ord. 80-142*
*History: Ord. 83-1120*
*History: Ord. 85-483*
*History: Ord. 86-641*
*History: Ord. 91-703*
*History: Ord. 91-760*
*History: Ord. 92-109*
*History: Ord. 92-114*
*History: Ord. 92-115*
*History: Ord. 93-193*
*History: Ord. 05-118*
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 09-217*
### §§ 10-30 to 10-32
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-30 to 10-32 (2026)
Reserved
## Part VI – Statutory Areas
### § 10-33 Pimlico Race Track Area.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-33 (2026)
(a) The Pimlico Race Track Area is the area bounded by a point beginning at the intersection of Greenspring Avenue and Oakley Avenue and continuing westerly on Oakley Avenue to its point of intersection with Park Heights Avenue; then northerly on Park Heights Avenue to its point of intersection with Glen Avenue; then easterly on Glen Avenue to its point of intersection with the west side of Key Avenue; then southerly along the west side of Key Avenue (excluding both sides of Key Avenue itself, but encompassing all properties west of Key Avenue) to its point of intersection with W. Northern Parkway; then easterly on W. Northern Parkway to its point of intersection with Greenspring Avenue; then southerly on Greenspring Avenue to the point of beginning.
(b) The Pimlico Race Track Area is not subject to § 10-14 {“Parking study”}, § 10-15 {“Criteria for further consideration”}, or Part V {“Non-Resident Parking Restrictions”} of this subtitle.
(c) The hours during which parking may be restricted under a residential permit parking program may not exceed the period from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(d) A residential permit parking program developed under this section:
(1) may be in effect only on a day when a racing meet is being held at the Pimlico Race Track, but
(2) may not be in effect on Preakness Day.
*History: Ord. 79-1193*
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 11-498*
### § 10-34 Little Italy Area.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-34 (2026)
(a) The Little Italy Area is the area bounded by the outer limits of Pratt Street, Central Avenue, Duker Alley, and President Street.
(b) The residential permit parking program for this area shall provide permits for the businesses located within the area to the same extent that they are provided to the residents.
(c) The hours during which parking is restricted are 8:00 a.m. to midnight.
(d) The parking duration for non-permit holders is limited to 3 hours.
*History: Ord. 83-1120*
*History: Ord. 85-483*
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 13-092*
### § 10-35 Fells Point Area.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-35 (2026)
(a)
(1) In this section, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Dwelling unit” means 1 or more rooms in a dwelling that:
(i) are used as living facilities for no more than 1 family; and
(ii) contain permanently installed bathroom and kitchen facilities reserved for the occupants of those rooms.
(3) “Multi-family dwelling” means a dwelling that contains 5 or more dwelling units.
(4) “Single family dwelling” means a dwelling that contains only 1 dwelling unit.
(5) “Substantially renovated” means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a multi-family dwelling where the cost exceeds 50% of the replacement value of the multi-family dwelling.
(b) The Fells Point Area is the area bounded by a point beginning at the intersection of South Caroline Street and southern side of Eastern Avenue and continuing easterly on Eastern Avenue to its point of intersection with South Washington Avenue; then southerly on South Washington Avenue to its point of intersection with Aliceanna Street; then westerly on Aliceanna Street to its point of intersection with South Wolfe Street; then continuing southerly on South Wolfe Street to its point of intersection with Fell Street; then continuing southerly along the east side of Fell Street to its point of termination; then continuing northerly along the west side of Fell Street to its point of intersection with South Wolfe Street; then continuing northerly on Fell Street to its point of intersection with Thames Street; then continuing westerly along Thames Street to its point of intersection with South Caroline Street; then continuing northerly on South Caroline Street to the point of beginning.
(c)
(1) The parking duration in the Fells Point Area for non-permit holders is limited to 2 hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m the following morning, 7 days a week.
(2)
(i) For the block faces listed in subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (2) there is no parking for non-permit holders from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m the following morning, 7 days a week.
(ii) Block faces:
| Block |
Street |
Sides |
| 700 Block |
Bond Street |
Both Sides |
| 800 Block |
Bond Street |
Both Sides |
| 700 Block |
South Ann Street |
Both Sides |
| 800 Block |
South Ann Street |
Both Sides |
| 900 Block |
Fell Street |
Both Sides |
| 1500 Block |
Lancaster Street |
Both Sides |
| 1600 Block |
Lancaster Street |
Both Sides |
| 1700 Block |
Lancaster Street |
Both Sides |
| 1800 Block |
Lancaster Street |
Both Sides |
| 1600 Block |
Shakespeare Street |
Both Sides |
(3) This subsection does not apply to a commercial vehicle that:
(i) is parked for purposes of making a delivery or providing a service to a person in the Fells Point Area; and
(ii) for that purpose described in subparagraph (i) of paragraph (3), during any 1 day is parked for no longer than 1 hour in any 1 or more parking spots within the Fells Point Area.
(d)
(1) Single-family dwellings located within the Fells Point Area are eligible for up to 4 resident permits and 1 visitor permit.
(2)
(i) Dwelling units existing within a multi-family dwelling located within the Fells Point Area are eligible for up to 2 residential parking permits and 1 visitor parking permit.
(ii)
(A) Dwelling units existing within a multi-family dwelling with 2 or more off-street parking spaces are not eligible for residential parking permits in the Fells Point Area.
(B) Multi-family dwellings that require site plan review under § 4-203 of the Zoning Code of Baltimore City {“Applicability”}, and that are newly constructed or substantially renovated after 2013, are not eligible for residential parking permits.
*History: Ord. 86-641*
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 22-152*
### § 10-36 Cross Street Area.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-36 (2026)
The Cross Street Area is the area consisting of the 100 block of East Cross Street.
*History: Ord. 91-703*
*History: Ord. 06-316*
### § 10-37 Camden Yards Stadium Complex Area.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-37 (2026)
(a) The Camden Yards Stadium Complex Area is the area bounded by the outer limits of North Avenue, the western bank of the Jones’ Falls, the outer limits of Lawrence Street, Interstate I-95, and Monroe Street.
(b)
(1) The Camden Yards Stadium Complex Area is not subject to § 10-13 {“Petition”}, § 10-14 {“Parking study”}, § 10-15 {“Criteria for further consideration”}, or Part V {“Non-Resident Parking Restrictions”} of this subtitle.
(2) For each block face to be considered, a petition must be submitted that contains the signature of an adult member of at least 60% of the households on the affected block face.
(c) In the Camden Yards Stadium Complex Area, parking durations for non-permit holders may be restricted in whole or in part.
(d)
(1) In the Camden Yards Stadium Complex Area, block faces that are residential in use are eligible for residential permit parking privileges.
(2) The residential permit parking program for stadium event restricted parking program - Area A (South Baltimore), Area B (Washington Village), and Area 5 (Ridgely’s Delight) shall provide permits for the businesses located within Area A, Area B, and Area 5 to the same extent that they are provided to the residents.
(e)
(1) There shall be a Camden Yards Stadium Complex Area Committee.
(2) The Committee shall be composed of:
(i) representatives of existing residential permit parking areas, community associations, business associations, and religious, educational, and nonprofit institutions in the Camden Yards Stadium Complex area, to be appointed by the Executive Director of the Parking Authority;
(ii) the Commissioner of Police or the Commissioner’s designee;
(iii) the Director of Transportation or the Director’s designee; and
(iv) the Director of the Stadium Authority or the Director’s designee.
(3) The Committee shall consider and make recommendations concerning any changes to the Camden Yards Stadium Complex Area.
(f) Any other Residential Permit Parking Area that falls, in whole or in part, within the Camden Yards Stadium Complex Area is subject to all provisions of this section.
*History: Ord. 92-109*
*History: Ord. 93-193*
*History: Ord. 06-316*
### § 10-38 Guilford Area.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-38 (2026)
(a) The Guilford Area consists of:
(1) the unit blocks of St. Martin’s Road and East Bishops Road; and
(2) 3701, 3703, 3705, and 3801 N. Charles Street.
(b) Parking is restricted at all times.
(c)
(1) Except only as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, no parking is permitted for non-permit holders.
(2) This subsection does not apply to a commercial vehicle that:
(i) is parked for purposes of making a delivery or providing a service to a person in the Area; and
(ii) for that purpose, during any 1 day is parked for no longer than 1 hour in any 1 or more parking spots within the Area.
*History: Ord. 14-238*
*History: Ord. 15-324*
*History: Ord. 16-544*
### § 10-39 Brunt Street Area.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-39 (2026)
(a)
(1) The Brunt Street Area is the area bounded by the outer limits of the 2100 block of Brunt Street.
(2) The Brunt Street Area consists of the 2100 block of Brunt Street.
(b)
(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, parking for non-permit holders in Area ___ is limited to 2 hours in any 1 or more parking spots Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(2) In addition to the restrictions under paragraph (1) of this subsection, parking for non-permit holders is prohibited Saturday and Sunday.
(c) Each dwelling unit within Area ___ is eligible for:
(1) up to 4 resident permits; and
(2) up to 2 visitor permits.
(d) Residential parking permit restricting signage will be placed along all properties on the odd side of the 2100 block that are permit-eligible, with the exclusion of schools, churches, and businesses.
*History: *
## Part VII – Prohibited Conduct
### § 10-40 Falsifying or concealing information.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-40 (2026)
No person may, in connection with any matter governed by this subtitle, willfully:
(1) falsify, conceal, or cover up any material fact; or
(2) submit any writing or document knowing that it contains a false or misleading statement or entry.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 13-092*
### § 10-41 Fraudulently obtaining, etc., permit.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-41 (2026)
No person may fraudulently obtain, keep, or attempt to obtain or keep a permit issued under this subtitle.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
### § 10-42 Counterfeiting or altering permit.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-42 (2026)
No person may:
(1) copy, create, or otherwise produce any counterfeit or facsimile of a residential area parking permit; or
(2) alter any permit issued under this subtitle to change its expiration date or any condition of its use.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
### § 10-43 Using invalid permit.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-43 (2026)
(a) No person may display in any vehicle:
(1) any counterfeit or facsimile of a residential area parking permit;
(2) any permit altered to change its expiration date or any condition of its use; or
(3) a residential parking permit that has expired or is otherwise void.
(b) No person may display any permit in a vehicle that is not of a class described in § 10-22(a) {“Eligibility for permit: Vehicles”} of this subtitle.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 13-092*
### § 10-44 Misusing visitor or special permit.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-44 (2026)
No person may:
(1) charge any fee for the use of a visitor or special permit;
(2) allow another to use a visitor or special permit in violation of any rule or regulation governing the use of those permits; or
(3) sell or advertise for sale a visitor or special permit.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 13-092*
### § 10-45 Landlord abuse.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-45 (2026)
No landlord or other person may, directly or indirectly, require a tenant or other resident of a dwelling to allow the landlord or other person to use or control any permit issued to the tenant or other resident.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
### § 10-46 Aiding another in violation.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-46 (2026)
No person may knowingly aid another in violating any provision of this Part VII.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
### § 10-47
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-47 (2026)
Reserved
## Part VIII – Enforcement; Penalties
### § 10-48 Suspension or revocation of permit.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-48 (2026)
After notice and opportunity for a hearing, the Executive Director may suspend or revoke, as the circumstances warrant, all permits issued to or for the benefit of:
(1) any person who violates any provision of Part VII {“Prohibited Conduct”} of this subtitle; and
(2) all members of that person’s household.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
*History: Ord. 09-217*
### § 10-49 Immobilizing vehicle.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-49 (2026)
(a) If an unattended vehicle is found parked in violation of § 10-43 {“Using invalid permits”} of this subtitle, the vehicle may be impounded or immobilized pending surrender of the invalid permit.
(b) The method of immobilization shall be the same as that used under § 31-21 {“Impounding or immobilization authorized”} of this article.
(c)
(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the provisions of §§ 31-25 through 31-31 of this article, governing notices, release of vehicle, right to a hearing, and prohibited tampering apply to an immobilization under this section.
(2) For purposes of an immobilization under this section, however, references in §§ 31-25 through 31-31 of this article to release of a vehicle on “payment of a booting fee and other charges” shall be taken to mean payment of a booting fee and surrender to the Authority of the invalid permit.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
### § 10-50
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-50 (2026)
Reserved
### § 10-51 Prohibited conduct – Enforcement by citation.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-51 (2026)
(a) In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, Part VII {“Prohibited Conduct”} of this subtitle may be enforced by issuance of a civil citation under City Code Article 1, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}.
(b) The issuance of a citation to enforce Part VII of this subtitle does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.
*History: Ord. 06-316*
### § 10-52 Prohibited conduct – Criminal penalties.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-52 (2026)
Any person who violates any provision of Part VII {“Prohibited Conduct”} of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than 12 months or to both fine and imprisonment for each offense.
*History: Ord. 06-316*