# 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.

## § 43-1 Time for submission.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 43-1 (2026)

(a) 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) 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*

## § 43-2 Simplified delineation – When authorized.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 43-2 (2026)

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*

## § 43-3 Simplified delineation – Requirements.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 43-3 (2026)

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*

## § 43-4 Effective term.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 43-4 (2026)

An approved forest stand delineation may remain in effect for a period not longer than 5 years.

*History: Ord. 93-170*