# 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.

## § 42-1 In general.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-1 (2026)

(a) 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) 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*

## § 42-2 Preparation of plans.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-2 (2026)

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*

## § 42-3 Authorized signatory.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-3 (2026)

(a) 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) The individual who signs an application is responsible for the truth, accuracy, and completeness of all information in the application.

*History: Ord. 93-170*

## § 42-4 Review.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-4 (2026)

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*

## § 42-5 Completeness of application.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-5 (2026)

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*

## § 42-6 Notification of completeness.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-6 (2026)

(a) 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) If the Department fails to notify the applicant within 45 days, any plan submitted shall be treated as complete and correct.

(c) 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*

## § 42-7 Declaration of intent.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-7 (2026)

(a) 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) 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) The declaration of intent is effective for 5 years.

*History: Ord. 93-170*

## § 42-8 Area subject to calculations.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 42-8 (2026)

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*