# § 3-5 Council action – Agency referrals.

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

## § 3-5 Council action – Agency referrals.

Balt., Md., Code art. 6, § 3-5 (2026)

(a)

  (1) The provisions of this subsection apply to an ordinance proposing any of the following:

    (i) designating a Historical and Architectural Preservation District or Historical Conservation District;

    (ii) modifying the boundaries of an existing Historical and Architectural Preservation District or Historical Conservation District.

  (2) An ordinance proposing one of the actions listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be referred by the City Council to the following for a written report and recommendation:

    (i) the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation;

    (ii) the Planning Commission; and

    (iii) any other agency that the Council President designates.

(b) The City Council may not place the bill on the Council’s second reading calendar until the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation and the Planning Commission:

  (1) submit their reports and recommendations to the Council; or

  (2) fail to do so within 100 days of the referral.

*History: Ord. 15-408*

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