City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 2-6. Unmapped streams.

(a) Minimum flood protection setback.

If development is proposed in the vicinity of an unmapped stream that has no delineated base floodplain, a minimum of a 25-foot flood protection setback from the stream's bank may be used.

(b) State permits.

State permits may be required. Applicants should request the State Water & Science Administration for a determination of whether its permit requirements apply.

(c) Variances.

Variances may be applied for under Subtitle 5 {"Floodplain Variances"} of this Division I.