City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 1-12. Posting; objections.

(a) Posting required.

On filing an application for a license (other than a renewal license), the applicant must post the proposed location for 15 days, in accordance with the Board's rules and regulations.

(b) 9 or fewer objections.

If, within the 15-day posting period, the Board receives no more than 9 written objections from property owners or residents within the same election precinct as the proposed location, the adult-entertainment business license may be issued.

(c) 10 or more objections.

(1) If, within the 15-day posting period, the Board receives 10 or more written objections from property owners or residents within the same election precinct as the proposed location, the Board must hold a hearing on the matter.

(2) Unless the applicant agrees to a later date, the hearing must be held within 15 days after the last day of the 15-day posting period.

(3) At the hearing, parties in interest and citizens must be given an opportunity to be heard.