City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

Section 3202. Encroachments

3202.1 Encroachment below grade. {As in IBC}

3202.2 Encroachment above grade and below 8' in height. {As in IBC}

3202.2.1 Steps.

Steps may not project more than any 1 or another of the following distances:

1. 1/4 of the width of a public sidewalk on which the steps are located,

2. 4 feet (1219 mm) into a public sidewalk, or

3. any distance that leaves a clear public sidewalk of less than 4 feet (1219 mm).

3202.2.2 Architectural features. {As in IBC}

3202.2.3 Awnings. {As in IBC}

3202.3 Encroachment 8' or more above grade. {As in IBC}

3202.4 Temporary encroachments. {As in IBC}

3202.5 Unauthorized encroachment.

In this § 3202.5, "unauthorized encroachment" means any building, structure, projection, object, or other thing that has been placed, constructed, or installed on or connected to a public right-of-way without appropriate permission, as outlined in § 3201.3.1 {"Permission needed..."}.

3202.5.1 Removal of unauthorized encroachments.

On notice from the Building Official or the Director of Transportation, the owner of any unauthorized encroachment must immediately:

1. remove the encroachment, or

2. obtain appropriate permission for its continuation.