§ 3-20 Temporary structures or storage.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 3-20 (2026)
§ 3-20 Temporary structures or storage.LinkCopy Citation
(a)“Temporary structure” defined.
In this section, “temporary structure” a structure erected, installed, and used for a period not to exceed 180 days.
(b)Application for permit.
In addition to the requirements of <cite data-path="|7|§4-2">§ 4-2 {“Development Permits: Applications”} of this Division I</cite>, an application for the placement or erection of a temporary structure or for the temporary storage of any goods, materials, or equipment must specify the duration of the temporary use.
(c)Structures.
The temporary structure:
(1)
must be designed and constructed to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement resulting from hydrodynamic loads and hydrostatic loads during conditions of a base flood;
(2)
must have electric service installed in compliance with the Baltimore City <cite data-path="|building-codes|III">electric code</cite>;
(3)
must comply with all other requirements of the applicable State and City permit authorities; and
(4)
if in a Floodway, all necessary Federal and State permits must be obtained.
(d)Storage.
Storage in a temporary structure may not include any hazardous materials.
History: Ord. 14-208
History: Ord. 21-020