# Subtitle 5 – Enforcement

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

## § 13-501 Ordinance and development plan as binding agreement.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 13-501 (2026)

The ordinance and approved final development plan constitute a binding agreement by the property owner and the developer to proceed with the development in strict accordance with the approved final development plan, including the detailed time schedule.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

*History: Ord. 17-015*

## § 13-502 Expiration on failure to proceed timely.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 13-502 (2026)

(a) An approved planned unit development and final development plan automatically expire 2 years after the date of approval if:

  (1) a building permit has not been issued; or

  (2) the installation of required infrastructure has not begun.

(b)

  (1) The Planning Commission may extend the time for expiration of an approved planned unit development and final development plan on:

    (i) a written request for extension that is submitted before the expiration; and

    (ii) for good cause shown.

  (2) The Planning Commission must conduct a public hearing to determine whether to terminate or extend the approval.

  (3) In making its determination, the Planning Commission must take into account:

    (i) hardship to the applicant;

    (ii) changes in surrounding circumstances that have occurred since the original approval;

    (iii) the schedule for providing required public benefits and amenities; and

    (iv) the likelihood that substantial construction will occur during any period of extension.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

## § 13-503 Noncompliance.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 13-503 (2026)

(a) Failure to comply with the requirements set by or under authority of this title is cause for canceling the planned unit development and final development plan.

(b) The Zoning Administrator must provide the property owner and the developer at least 15 days notice to appear before the Zoning Administrator and answer to any charge of noncompliance.

(c) If the Zoning Administrator finds the charges to be substantiated and if the situation is not satisfactorily adjusted within a specified period set by the Zoning Administrator, the Zoning Administrator may:

  (1) order cancellation of the planned unit development and final development plan; and

  (2) take any other action that is appropriate.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

*History: Ord. 17-015*