# Subtitle 9 – Judicial Review and Enforcement

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

## § 9-1 Judicial and appellate review.

Balt., Md., Code art. 6, § 9-1 (2026)

(a) Within 30 days after CHAP has approved, disapproved, or delayed an application presented at a CHAP public hearing, a person aggrieved by any decision of the Commission under <cite data-path="|6">this article</cite> may seek judicial review of that decision by petition to the Circuit Court for Baltimore City in accordance with the Maryland Rules of Procedure.

(b) A party to the judicial review may appeal the Court’s final decision to the Court of Special Appeals in accordance with the Maryland Rules of Procedure.

*History: Ord. 64-229*

*History: Ord. 67-939*

*History: Ord. 76-022*

*History: Ord. 04-672*

*History: Ord. 15-408*

*History: Ord. 19-332*

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## §§ 9-2 to 9-5

Balt., Md., Code art. 6, § 9-2 to 9-5 (2026)

Reserved

## § 9-6 Enforcement generally.

Balt., Md., Code art. 6, § 9-6 (2026)

(a) It is unlawful for any person to be in conflict with or in violation of any provision of <cite data-path="|6">this article</cite> or of any rule, regulation, decision, permit, notice, or order issued under <cite data-path="|6">this article</cite>.

(b) <cite data-path="|6">This article</cite> and the rules, regulations, decisions, permits, notices, and orders issued under <cite data-path="|6">this article</cite> may be enforced by the Building Official and penalties may be imposed for violations of their provisions as provided in Chapter 1 {“Scope and Administration”} of the Baltimore City <cite data-path="|building-codes|II">Building Code</cite> for the enforcement of and the imposition of violation penalties under that Code.

*History: Ord. 05-123*

*History: Ord. 15-408*

## § 9-7 Injunctions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 6, § 9-7 (2026)

On application of the Commission, the District Court or the Circuit Court for Baltimore City may:

(1) restrain or enjoin the alteration of any structure in violation of <cite data-path="|6">this article</cite>; and

(2) order:

  (i) the removal of any architectural feature constructed or reconstructed in violation of <cite data-path="|6">this article</cite>; or

  (ii) the substantial restoration of any architectural feature altered or demolished in violation of <cite data-path="|6">this article</cite>.

*History: Ord. 64-229*

*History: Ord. 67-939*

*History: Ord. 04-672*

*History: Ord. 07-550*

*History: Ord. 15-408*

## § 9-8 Criminal penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 6, § 9-8 (2026)

(a) Any person who violates any provision of <cite data-path="|6">this article</cite> or of any rule, regulation, decision, permit condition, notice, or order issued under <cite data-path="|6">this article</cite> is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days or both fine and imprisonment for each offense.

(b) Each day that a violation continues is a separate offense.

*History: Ord. 64-229*

*History: Ord. 67-939*

*History: Ord. 05-123*

*History: Ord. 07-550*

*History: Ord. 15-408*