Part IV – Permit Process
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. 31, § 10-22 (2026)
§ 10-22 Eligibility for permit.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Vehicles .
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)Resident permits – Qualifications.
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)Resident permits – Limitations.
(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 <cite data-path="|31|§10-19">§ 10-19 of this subtitle</cite>.
(d)Visitor permits.
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)Special permits.
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
History: Ord. 92-114
History: Ord. 92-115
History: Ord. 93-193
History: Ord. 06-316
History: Ord. 13-092
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-23 (2026)
§ 10-23 Applications.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
An application for a permit must be made on the form the Executive Director provides.
(b)Contents; documentation.
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)Verification.
Each application must be signed under oath or affirmation, subject to the penalties of perjury.
(d)Convenience.
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
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-24 (2026)
§ 10-24 Fees.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The annual fee for a permit is as set by the Authority from time to time.
(b)Differential fees.
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)Fees nonrefundable.
Permit fees are not refundable.
(d)Areas exempt from fees.
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 <cite data-path="|31|§10-37">§ 10-37 of this subtitle</cite>.
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
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-25 (2026)
§ 10-25 Permit not assignable.LinkCopy Citation
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
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-26 to 10-27 (2026)
§§ 10-26 to 10-27LinkCopy Citation
Reserved