# § 3-25 All development requires offset.

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

## § 3-25 All development requires offset.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 3-25 (2026)

Public infrastructure and environmental projects taking place on public land that aim to improve drainage and water quality are permitted in the floodway if:

(1) the development complies with all otherwise applicable requirements of this Division I;

(2) the effect of that development on flood heights is fully offset by accompanying stream modification; and

(3) the development is approved by all appropriate local authorities, the State Water & Science Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

*History: Ord. 88-188*

*History: Ord. 92-134*

*History: Ord. 11-516*

*History: Ord. 14-208*

*History: Ord. 21-020*