Subtitle 42 – General Requirements
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, § 42-1 (2026)
§ 42-1 In general.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Required delineations, plans, and methods.
Any person subject to this Division IV:
(1)
shall submit to the Department:
(i)
a forest stand delineation for the property on which the development is located according to guidelines set forth in the Baltimore City Forest Conservation Manual and this Division IV; and
(ii)
a forest conservation plan for the property on which the development is located according to guidelines set forth in the Manual and this Division IV; and
(2)
shall use methods provided in the Manual to protect retained forest and trees during construction.
(b)City agencies using state funds.
If a City agency using state funds makes application to conduct a regulated activity, the provisions of <cite data-doc="Code of Maryland Regulations" data-path="08.19.04.01|D.">COMAR 08.19.04.01D</cite> apply.
History: Ord. 93-170
History: Ord. 20-401
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-2 (2026)
§ 42-2 Preparation of plans.LinkCopy Citation
The forest stand delineation, the forest conservation plan, including preliminary and final plan, and the afforestation plan shall be prepared by a licensed forester, licensed landscape architect, or other qualified professional as provided in <cite data-doc="Code of Maryland Regulations" data-path="08.19.06.01|B.">COMAR 08.19.06.01B</cite>.
History: Ord. 93-170
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-3 (2026)
§ 42-3 Authorized signatory.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Who must sign.
The forest stand delineation, preliminary and final forest conservation plans and afforestation/reforestation plans shall be signed by:
(1)
an officer of the corporation or an authorized agent of a corporation;
(2)
an authorized official of a federal, state, or local government;
(3)
a partner of an association or partnership; or
(4)
an individual applicant.
(b)Responsibility of signatory.
The individual who signs an application is responsible for the truth, accuracy, and completeness of all information in the application.
History: Ord. 93-170
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-4 (2026)
§ 42-4 Review.LinkCopy Citation
The Department shall review an application for a forest stand delineation, forestation and deforestation plans, and preliminary and final forest conservation plans to determine whether they are complete and correct, and shall acknowledge receipt of the application in writing by regular first class mail or email.
History: Ord. 93-170
History: Ord. 20-401
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-5 (2026)
§ 42-5 Completeness of application.LinkCopy Citation
The Department shall consider a forest stand delineation, preliminary and final forest conservation plans, and afforestation plans complete if they contain all of the required information listed in the Baltimore City Forest Conservation Manual.
History: Ord. 93-170
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-6 (2026)
§ 42-6 Notification of completeness.LinkCopy Citation
(a)To be given within 45 days.
Within 45 calendar days after receipt of the forest stand delineation, the preliminary and final forest conservation plans, and the afforestation plan, the Department shall notify the applicant by mail or email whether the application is complete and correct or if additional information is required.
(b)Effect of failure to notify.
If the Department fails to notify the applicant within 45 days, any plan submitted shall be treated as complete and correct.
(c)Additional information; extension of review.
The Department may require further information or provide for an additional 15 calendar days for review of an application under extenuating circumstances.
History: Ord. 93-170
History: Ord. 20-401
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-7 (2026)
§ 42-7 Declaration of intent.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Required for exemption.
A person seeking an exemption under § 41-4 <em>{§ 41-5} </em>of this Division IV shall file a declaration of intent with the Department.
(b)Compliance with COMAR.
The declaration of intent shall be as specified in <cite data-doc="Code of Maryland Regulations" data-path="08.19.01.05">COMAR 08.19.01.05</cite>.
(c)Effective term.
The declaration of intent is effective for 5 years.
History: Ord. 93-170
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-8 (2026)
§ 42-8 Area subject to calculations.LinkCopy Citation
For a grading or building permit application for an area 40,000 square feet or greater in size, only the area of disturbance is subject to reforestation and afforestation calculations, unless the grading or building permit is part of a master plan, development plan, planned unit development, or subdivision for which the entire master plan, development plan, planned unit development, or subdivision is subject to reforestation and afforestation calculations.
History: Ord. 93-170
History: Ord. 20-401