Part IV – Standards of Operation
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, § 14-31 (2026)
§ 14-31 Licensed operator required.LinkCopy Citation
No host may use the valet parking services of any entity that is not a licensed operator or of any individual who is not an employee or agent of a licensed operator.
History: Ord. 13-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-32 (2026)
§ 14-32 Locations and hours.LinkCopy Citation
Valet parking services may be offered only in the locations and during the hours specified on the valet parking zone permit.
History: Ord. 13-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-33 (2026)
§ 14-33 Valet parking zones.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Pick-up, drop-off only in zone.
The drop-off and pick-up of vehicles for valet parking services may be conducted only in a designated valet parking zone.
(b)Other uses of zone prohibited.
During the hours specified in the valet parking zone permit, a valet parking zone may be used only for the immediate drop-off and pick-up of vehicles.
History: Ord. 13-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-34 (2026)
§ 14-34 Attendants.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Qualifications.
Every attendant must:
(1)
possess a valid driver’s license; and
(2)
be 18 years old or older.
(b)Uniforms.
Each attendant must wear a uniform top that clearly identifies the operator of the valet service.
History: Ord. 13-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-35 (2026)
§ 14-35 Transporting and parking vehicles.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Removal to parking facility.
Attendants must immediately remove vehicles from the valet parking zone and take them directly to the applicable off-street parking facility.
(b)No leaving in right-of-way.
The operator, its attendants or other employees or agents, may not park, stop, or leave a vehicle:
(1)
on any right-of-way, even if on-street public parking is generally allowed; or
(2)
anywhere else other than in the off-street parking facility designated in the valet parking plan.
(c)Compliance with traffic laws.
The operator, its attendants or other employees or agents, must comply with all applicable traffic laws and parking regulations when providing valet parking services.
History: Ord. 13-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-36 (2026)
§ 14-36 Signage.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Required.
During all hours of operation, the operator must prominently display at least 1 sign that identifies:
(1)
the operator;
(2)
the host for which the operator is working; and
(3)
any fee being charged for the valet parking services.
(b)Placement, etc.
All signage must comply with all laws, rules, and regulations governing signs and permits.
History: Ord. 13-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-37 (2026)
§ 14-37 Permit and operator’s license inspection.LinkCopy Citation
At all times, the valet parking zone permit and a copy of the operator’s license must be available for inspection at the host’s establishment.
History: Ord. 13-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-38 to 14-40 (2026)
§§ 14-38 to 14-40LinkCopy Citation
Reserved