# § 2-201 Application of Code.

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

## § 2-201 Application of Code.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 2-201 (2026)

(a) Except as provided in <cite data-path="|32|§2-202">§ 2-202 {“Exempt utility and governmental uses”} of this subtitle</cite>, this Code applies to all land, uses, and structures within the corporate limits of Baltimore City.

(b)

  (1) No structure or land, in whole or in part, may be used or occupied, and no structure, in whole or in part, may be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, enlarged, or structurally altered unless it conforms to the provisions of this Code.

  (2) Conformance with the requirements of this Code does not obviate the need for other permits or licenses.

(c) Failure to comply with the Baltimore City Design Manual is a violation of this Code.

(d) Failure to comply with the Baltimore City Landscape Manual is a violation of this Code.

(e)

  (1) This Code is not intended to nullify any private agreement or covenant.

  (2) However, where this Code is more restrictive than a private agreement or covenant, this Code controls.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

*History: Ord. 17-015*