# § 14-319 Live entertainment or dancing.

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

## § 14-319 Live entertainment or dancing.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 14-319 (2026)

(a) An application for conditional-use authorization to provide live entertainment or dancing must include:

  (1) a description of the type of live entertainment or dancing to be provided;

  (2) a floor plan that describes, in sufficient detail:

    (i) the establishment generally;

    (ii) the live entertainment or dancing venue within the establishment;

    (iii) if dancing is to be provided, the location and dimensions of the dance floor; and

    (iv) the maximum authorized occupant load, as approved by the Fire Department, for:

      (A) all configurations of the establishment, generally; and

      (B) the live entertainment or dancing venue, specifically.

(b) In approving a conditional use for live entertainment or dancing, the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals or the Mayor and City Council, as the case may be, may:

  (1) limit the types of live entertainment or dancing to which the use is allowed; and

  (2) impose conditions, as appropriate, concerning:

    (i) days and hours of operation for:

      (A) the establishment’s operations generally; and

      (B) the live entertainment or dancing to be provided;

    (ii) use of amplification, noise levels, and need for soundproofing;

    (iii) limits on the size of the establishment or on the size, location, or configuration of the live entertainment or dancing venue within the establishment;

    (iv) number of live entertainers;

    (v) number of seats proposed for outdoor dining;

    (vi) exterior lighting;

    (vii) whether to limit the use to live entertainment only or dancing only;

    (viii) public need and desire for the establishment;

    (ix) number and location of other, similar establishments in the area and potential effect of the new use on those establishments;

    (x) proximity of residential dwellings, educational facilities, places of worship, or parks or playgrounds to the establishment;

    (xi) maximum authorized occupant loads of the establishment and of the live entertainment or dancing venue within the establishment;

    (xii) volume and types of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area of the establishment; and

    (xiii) the establishment and maintenance of:

      (A) a traffic management plan;

      (B) a parking management plan;

      (C) an indoor and outdoor security plan; and

      (D) a sanitation plan.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

*History: Ord. 18-167*