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<baltimore-city-law heading="§ 2-202 Exempt utility and governmental uses.">
  <section prefix="§" num="2-202" heading="Exempt utility and governmental uses.">
    <text>Notwithstanding &lt;cite data-path="|32|§2-201"&gt;§ 2-201 {“Application of Code”} of this subtitle&lt;/cite&gt;, this Code does not apply to the following uses and structures, unless otherwise specifically provided in this Code:</text>
    <para num="(1)">overhead electric distribution cables and telephone lines;</para>
    <para num="(2)">underground utility lines and equipment;</para>
    <para num="(3)">conduits, vaults, pipeline laterals, and mains;</para>
    <para num="(4)">traffic signals and government-owned signs;</para>
    <para num="(5)">similar installations and equipment or accessories of a public utility or governmental service;</para>
    <para num="(6)">public transit shelters;</para>
    <para num="(7)">car- and bike-sharing facilities;</para>
    <para num="(8)">automobile charging stations, whether electric or solar;</para>
    <para num="(9)">any installation, structure, equipment, or accessory that is owned by a government entity and located in a public right-of-way;</para>
    <para num="(10)">any installation, structure, equipment, or accessory that is located in a public right- of-way and granted a franchise by Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council; and</para>
    <para num="(11)">any installation, structure, equipment, or accessory that is used by a government entity for internet or telecommunications and located on public property.</para>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 17-015</annotation>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 22-181</annotation>
  </section>
</baltimore-city-law>
