§ 9-206 Limits.
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 § 9-206 (2026)
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(a)In general.
(1)
Except as otherwise specified in this subtitle, the maximum permissible sound levels are as set in this section for the applicable zone.
(2)
Where the property line of a use coincides with a zone boundary, the level specified in this section for the zone boundary controls.
(3)
Where the use is on a public street, the “property line” referred to in this section is the boundary of the public right-of-way.
(b)Manufacturing zones.
If the sound is from a use in a manufacturing zone, the maximum permissible sound level is:
(1)
75 dB(A) at any point on the property line of the use;
(2)
70 dB(A) at any point on a boundary that separates the manufacturing zone from a commercial zone; and
(3)
70 dB(A) at any point on a boundary that separates the manufacturing zone from a residential zone.
(c)Commercial zones.
If the sound is from a use in a commercial zone, the maximum permissible sound level is:
(1)
61 dB(A) at any point on the property line of the use;
(2)
64 dB(A) at any point on a boundary that separates the commercial zone from a manufacturing zone; and
(3)
58 dB(A) at any point on a boundary that separates the commercial zone from a residential zone.
(d)Residential zone.
If the sound is from a use in a residential zone, the maximum permissible sound level is:
(1)
55 dB(A) at any point on the property line of the use;
(2)
61 dB(A) at any point on a boundary that separates the residential zone from a manufacturing zone; and
(3)
58 dB(A) at any point on a boundary that separates the residential zone from a commercial zone.
History: Ord. 99-548