# § 14-326 Motor vehicle service and repair: Major or minor.

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

## § 14-326 Motor vehicle service and repair: Major or minor.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 14-326 (2026)

(a)

  (1) Major motor vehicle service and repair shops must have a lot size of at least 20,000 square feet, except in a PC Subdistrict.

  (2) Minor motor vehicle service and repair shops must have a lot size of at least 10,000 square feet, except in a PC Subdistrict.

(b) Motor vehicle service and repair shops may not store the same vehicles outdoors on the site for longer than 30 days.

(c) All curb cuts must be located and designed to ensure that they will not adversely affect the safety and efficiency of traffic circulation on adjacent streets.

(d)

  (1) All repair operations must be fully enclosed.

  (2) Wrecked or junked vehicles must be kept within an enclosed structure or otherwise screened from public view in accordance with the requirements of the Baltimore City Landscape Manual.

  (3) Only motor vehicles may be stored outdoors.  Their storage must comply with the requirements of § 15-510 {“Outdoor storage”} of this Code.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

*History: Ord. 17-015: Ord. 18-171*