City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 25-1. Approved plan prerequisite to permits.

(a) Grading and building permits.

For any development that requires a stormwater management plan under this Division II, a grading or building permit may not be issued unless a final erosion and sediment control plan and a stormwater management plan has been approved by the Department.

(b) Building permits.

A building permit may not be issued without:

(1) recorded easements, as needed:

(i) for the environmental site design techniques and practices and structural stormwater management measures, as provided for in the approved stormwater management plan; and

(ii) to provide adequate access for inspection and maintenance from a public right-of-way;

(2) a recorded stormwater management maintenance agreement, as described in § 27-3 of this Division II;

(3) a performance bond; and

(4) all necessary permissions from adjacent property owners.