# § 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.

## § 32-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 32-1 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b)

  (1) “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) “Approval” does not include an acknowledgment by the Department that material has been received for review.

(c) “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” 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*