# § 9-202 Declaration of findings and policy.

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

## § 9-202 Declaration of findings and policy.

Balt., Md., Code § 9-202 (2026)

(a) The Mayor and City Council finds that excessive or unnecessary noise in the City is a menace to the welfare and prosperity of the people of the City.

(b) It is the public policy of the City that:

  (1) everyone is entitled to an ambient noise level that is not detrimental to life, health, or enjoyment of property;

  (2) the ambient noise level in the City should be controlled and reduced:

    (i) to promote the public health, safety, and welfare and the peace and quiet of the City’s inhabitants; and

    (ii) to facilitate the enjoyment of the City’s natural attractions; and

  (3) to those ends, standards for noise must be set and enforced, as provided in this subtitle.

*History: Ord. 99-548*