City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 15-10. Classes and scope of licenses.

(a) In general.

In its rules and regulations, the Board shall:

(1) designate various classes of licenses to be issued; and

(2) for each class of license, specify:

(i) the types of entertainment that may be performed under the license;

(ii) the locations or areas for which the license is effective;

(iii) the days and times for which the license is effective; and

(iv) the maximum number of licenses to be issued for a particular location or area or for a particular day or time of day.

(b) Required considerations.

In designating classes and specifying limitations, the Board shall consider:

(1) the volume and types of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in a proposed street entertainment location or area;

(2) the proximity of schools, religious institutions, parks, or residencies to a proposed street entertainment location or area;

(3) the number of licenses issued to the same person; and

(4) the impact of street entertainment activities on the health, safety, and general welfare of the public.