# 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.

## § 14-31 Licensed operator required.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-31 (2026)

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*

## § 14-32 Locations and hours.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-32 (2026)

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*

## § 14-33 Valet parking zones.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-33 (2026)

(a) The drop-off and pick-up of vehicles for valet parking services may be conducted only in a designated valet parking zone.

(b) 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*

## § 14-34 Attendants.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-34 (2026)

(a) Every attendant must:

  (1) possess a valid driver’s license; and

  (2) be 18 years old or older.

(b) Each attendant must wear a uniform top that clearly identifies the operator of the valet service.

*History: Ord. 13-098*

## § 14-35 Transporting and parking vehicles.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-35 (2026)

(a) Attendants must immediately remove vehicles from the valet parking zone and take them directly to the applicable off-street parking facility.

(b) 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) 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*

## § 14-36 Signage.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-36 (2026)

(a) 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) All signage must comply with all laws, rules, and regulations governing signs and permits.

*History: Ord. 13-098*

## § 14-37 Permit and operator’s license inspection.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-37 (2026)

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*

## §§ 14-38 to 14-40

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 14-38 to 14-40 (2026)

Reserved