# § 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.

## § 3-20 Temporary structures or storage.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 3-20 (2026)

(a) In this section, “temporary structure” a structure erected, installed, and used for a period not to exceed 180 days.

(b) 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) 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 in a temporary structure may not include any hazardous materials.

*History: Ord. 14-208*

*History: Ord. 21-020*