# § 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.

## § 9-209 Temporary exemptions.

Balt., Md., Code § 9-209 (2026)

(a) 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)

  (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) 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) 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*