# § 7-3 Violation notice; Stop work order.

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

## § 7-3 Violation notice; Stop work order.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 7-3 (2026)

(a) If the Floodplain Manager finds that any development or person has failed to comply with or otherwise has violated any provision of this Division I, any provision of a rule or regulation adopted under this Division I, or any term or condition of a permit issued under this Division I, the Floodplain Manager may issue a violation notice and, for ongoing activities, a stop work order to:

  (1) the person responsible for the violation or that person’s authorized agent;

  (2) the developer or owner of the development or that person’s authorized agent; and

  (3) on-site personnel.

(b) The violation notice must be served:

  (1) in person;

  (2) by certified or registered mail; or

  (3) if the identity or whereabouts of the person responsible, developer, or owner is unknown, by posting a copy of the notice in a conspicuous place in or on the property.

(c) The violation notice must:

  (1) describe the nature of the violation;

  (2) describe the remedial action needed to correct the violation; and

  (3) specify a reasonable period of time within which to complete the remedial action.

*History: Ord. 14-208*