Subtitle 43 – Forest Stand Delineation
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, § 43-1 (2026)
§ 43-1 Time for submission.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
A forest stand delineation for the affected area shall be submitted:
(1)
at the initial stages of subdivision or site plan approval;
(2)
before a grading or building permit application is submitted; or
(3)
before a sediment and erosion control application is submitted.
(b)Effect of failure to submit.
If the forest stand delineation is not submitted at this time, no action will be taken on an application request for subdivision, site plan, building, grading, or sediment and erosion control approval.
History: Ord. 93-170
History: Ord. 20-401
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 43-2 (2026)
§ 43-2 Simplified delineation – When authorized.LinkCopy Citation
A simplified forest stand delineation may be submitted for an area:
(1)
when no forest cover will be disturbed during any construction activity;
(2)
when an area is designated to be protected under a long term protective agreement;
(3)
when there is no existing forest on the site; or
(4)
when approved by the Department.
History: Ord. 93-170
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 43-3 (2026)
§ 43-3 Simplified delineation – Requirements.LinkCopy Citation
The Department shall consider a simplified forest stand delineation complete if it includes:
(1)
a topographic map delineating intermittent and perennial streams and steep slopes over 25%;
(2)
a soils map;
(3)
location of 100-year floodplain; and
(4)
any other information necessary for the Department to review the application.
History: Ord. 93-170
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 43-4 (2026)
§ 43-4 Effective term.LinkCopy Citation
An approved forest stand delineation may remain in effect for a period not longer than 5 years.
History: Ord. 93-170