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

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

## § 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*