§ 32-1 Definitions.
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, § 32-1 (2026)
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(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Approval.
(1)In general.
“Approval” means a documented action by the Department following a comprehensive review to determine and acknowledge that submitted materials demonstrate compliance with the requirements of a specified stage in a project’s development process.
(2)Exclusions.
“Approval” does not include an acknowledgment by the Department that material has been received for review.
(c)Drainage area.
“Drainage area” means an area, measured in a horizontal plane, that:
(1)
contributes runoff to a single point; and
(2)
is enclosed by a ridge line.
(d)Stabilization.
“Stabilization” means the protection of exposed soils from erosion by the application of seed and mulch, seed and matting, sod, other vegetative measures, or structural means.
History: Ord. 13-095