City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 5-503. Introductory statement of intent.

(a) Statement required.

On introduction of a bill proposing a legislative authorization under § 5-501(2) {"'Legislative authorization' defined"} of this subtitle, the applicant shall submit a written statement in the form provided by the Department of Legislative Reference that informs the City Council, the agencies to which the proposed bill is referred, and the public of the changes sought and intended uses.

(b) Contents.

The statement shall contain, at a minimum:

(1) a description of all proposed changes to the subject property;

(2) property information, including the name of the owner and deed reference as recorded among the Land Records of Baltimore City;

(3) a description of any contract that is contingent on the proposed legislative authorization, including the names and contact information of all parties;

(4) the names and contact information of all individuals for whom the application benefits, including the names and contact information of individuals holding a majority stake in a corporate entity;

(5) an affidavit executed by the applicant stating the following:

"I, [applicant name], solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury that the information given in this Statement of Intent is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief."; and

(6) any other information required to verify compliance with the standards for conditional uses, variances, and other provisions of this Code.