# § 8-3 Administrative review – Conduct of hearing.

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

## § 8-3 Administrative review – Conduct of hearing.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 8-3 (2026)

(a)

  (1) The Planning Director must provide all parties reasonable written notice of the hearing.

  (2) The notice must state:

    (i) the date, time, place, and nature of the hearing;

    (ii) the right of a party to be represented, at the party’s own expense, by an attorney or, if permitted by law, other representative;

    (iii) the right of a party to call witnesses and submit documents or other evidence   under <cite data-path="|7|§8-4">§ 8-4 {“Administrative review – Evidence”} of this subtitle</cite>; and

    (iv) that failure to appear for the scheduled hearing may result in an adverse action   against the party.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law or by rule or regulation of the Planning Director, all hearings must be:

  (1) open to the public; and

  (2) conducted in an orderly but informal manner.

*History: Ord. 14-208*