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§ 53-11 Permit requirements – Planting trees.

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, § 53-11 (2026)

§ 53-11 Permit requirements – Planting trees.Copy Citation

(a)Permit required.
No person may plant any tree in any street, lane, or alley without:
(1)
first having obtained a written permit issued by the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Recreation and Parks, setting forth the conditions under which trees will be planted, including their kind and variety; and
(2)
in all respects complying with the conditions of the permit.
(b)Court-ordered plantings.
Any person determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have unlawfully removed or destroyed a tree in any street, lane, or alley and required to replace the tree as directed by such court shall be granted a permit for its replacement as provided in this section.
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