# § 19-213 Civil court proceedings.

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

## § 19-213 Civil court proceedings.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 19-213 (2026)

(a) The Zoning Administrator, on behalf of the Mayor and City Council, may file a petition in District Court to compel compliance with or obtain other relief under this Code.

(b) In an action brought under this section, the court may compel compliance with this Code by:

  (1) issuing an order to cease and desist from a violation; and

  (2) granting other injunctive relief, as appropriate to:

    (i) prevent unlawful construction;

    (ii) restrain, correct, or abate a violation;

    (iii) prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or

    (iv) stop an illegal act, conduct, business, or use of a structure on or about any premises.

(c) In an action brought under this section, the court may also:

  (1) impose a civil fine of up to $500 for each day that a violation continues; and

  (2) award to the City reasonable enforcement costs and attorney’s fees, whether or not the attorney is a salaried employee of the City.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

*History: Ord. 17-015*

*History: Ord. 18-171*