# § 14-301 Adult uses.

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

## § 14-301 Adult uses.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 14-301 (2026)

(a) The establishment, location, construction, maintenance, and operation of an adult use may not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, or welfare.

(b) When reviewing a proposed adult use, the following must be considered:

  (1) the adverse secondary effects of the proposed use on the community; and

  (2) in addition to determining compliance with subsection (c) of this section, the distance between the proposed use and existing adult uses in the area, to determine if a negative impact on the community will result.

(c) Any new adult use must be at least 300 feet distant from any existing adult use, residential district, educational facility, and place of worship.

(d) The following signs are prohibited for adult uses:

  (1) neon lights that depict any adult entertainment;

  (2) posters, photographs, sketches, painted or laminated signs, or similar materials that are displayed on the exterior of the building or in windows and that obscenely depict or illustrate adult entertainment; and

  (3) freestanding signs that are on or adjacent to the premises.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

*History: Ord. 18-216*