# § 10-2 Findings and declarations.

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

## § 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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*History: Ord. 99-519*

*History: Ord. 06-316*