# Subtitle 61 – Inactive Quarries

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 61-1 Fencing required.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 61-1 (2026)

(a) All quarries which have been abandoned and are not actively operated shall be enclosed by a fence not less than 6 feet in height.

(b) Said fence:

  (1) to be constructed in such manner and of such materials as in the judgment of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development will prevent any persons from entering upon the said quarry; and

  (2) to be provided with a gate which shall be securely closed, except at such times when persons duly authorized persons are upon said premises.

*History: Ord. 24-231*

*History: Ord. 77-573*

## § 61-2 Maintenance of fences.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 61-2 (2026)

(a) Said fence shall at all times be kept in repair.

(b) The Commissioner of Housing and Community Development is authorized and directed to immediately notify the owners, agents, or persons in possession of any such quarry to comply with the terms hereof.

*History: Ord. 24-231*

*History: Ord. 77-573*

## § 61-3 Administrative enforcement.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 61-3 (2026)

(a) Upon the failure of any such owners, agents, or persons in possession of any abandoned quarry to comply with the terms hereof within 10 days after being notified by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development, the Commissioner shall forthwith enter upon the said premises and erect a fence or repair an existing fence, as the case may be.

(b) The Commissioner is further directed to certify to the collector of taxes the costs of erecting such fence or of making such repairs which shall be a lien upon the property and shall be collected in the same manner as taxes.

*History: Ord. 24-231*

*History: Ord. 77-573*

## § 61-4 Penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 61-4 (2026)

Any owners, agents, or persons in possession of any such quarry who shall fail to comply with the terms of this subtitle within 10 days after being notified by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development to fence any such quarry or repair an existing fence shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be imprisoned for not more than 30 days or fined not more than $100 or both, said fine or fines to be collected and disposed of as other fines.

*History: Ord. 24-231*

*History: Ord. 77-573*