§ 9-209 Temporary exemptions.
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 § 9-209 (2026)
§ 9-209 Temporary exemptions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
When in the public interest, the Commissioner of Health may grant a temporary exemption from the maximum permissible sound levels specified in this subtitle.
(b)Application and fee.
(1)
An application for a temporary exemption must be made in the form that the Commissioner requires.
(2)
In addition to any other information that the Commissioner requires, the application must contain:
(i)
the name of the applicant;
(ii)
the location of the property for which the exemption is requested;
(iii)
the dates and hours for which the exemption is requested;
(iv)
the equipment, instruments, or devices that will be producing the sound;
(v)
the name of the person in charge of operating the equipment, instruments, or devices; and
(vi)
a statement of the reason the exemption is needed or appropriate.
(c)Form and contents of exemption.
A temporary exemption must:
(1)
be in writing;
(2)
be signed by the Commissioner; and
(3)
set forth:
(i)
the name of the person granted the exemption;
(ii)
the location of the property for which the exemption is granted;
(iii)
the dates and hours for which the exemption is effective;
(iv)
the equipment, instruments, or devices to which the exemption is limited; and
(v)
any conditions or requirements that the Commissioner specifies.
(d)Exemption limitations.
A temporary exemption:
(1)
may be granted only for a period that is reasonable in view of all the facts, but in no case for more than 30 days;
(2)
may not be granted more than 3 times in any 1 calendar year for the same location; and
(3)
may not permit its holder to exceed the maximum permissible sound levels specified in this subtitle by more than 25 dB(A).
History: Ord. 99-548