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Town of Bel Air, MD
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2023-06-20
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Abandoned vehicles
240-3{8} — REFUSE
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Abandonment
§ 145-7 — Changes and additions to the International Building Code.
§ 165-7 — Conformance.
§ 165-24 — General regulations.
§ 165-66 — Nonconforming uses, buildings or structures.
§ 165-71 — Temporary uses.
165-104{1} — ABANDON
§ 165-113 — Inspection; maintenance; removal; abandoned signs.
240-3{8} — REFUSE
§ 240-33 — Abandonment of refrigerators and other containers.
§ 353-4 — Modifications.
Ch 360 — Property, Lost, Stolen or Abandoned
§ 360-2 — Chief deemed custodian.
§ 360-4 — Disposition generally.
§ 360-18 — Rights of finder.
§ 364-9 — Unlawful conditions.
407-2{13} — POLLUTANT
§ 410-24 — Enforcement.
465-1B{1} — ABANDONED
§ 465-11 — Requirements for removal, replacement, maintenance and repair.
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ 145-7 — Changes and additions to the International Building Code.
§ 165-24 — General regulations.
§ 165-37 — Transition Overlay District.
§ 165-40 — Designation of historic structure, site or district.
§ 165-53 — Performance standards and development guidelines by use.
§ 165-64 — Special provisions.
§ 165-68 — Accessory uses.
§ 165-82 — Building permit.
165-104{4} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
165-104{110} — GARAGE, PRIVATE
165-104{218} — SHED
210-10{1} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
210-10{12} — DECLARATION OF LAND RESTRICTION (NONCONVERSION AGREEMENT)
210-10{47} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
§ 210-15 — Application required.
§ 210-37 — Accessory structures.
§ 397-12 — Separate connection required; exceptions.
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Accessory uses
§ 165-28 — R-O Residential-Office District.
§ 165-30 — B-2 Central Business District.
§ 165-34 — M-1 Industrial District.
§ 165-51 — Parking and loading.
§ 165-53 — Performance standards and development guidelines by use.
§ 165-67 — Purpose.
§ 165-68 — Accessory uses.
§ 165-76 — Preliminary plan review.
§ 165-85 — Home occupation/professional office certification.
§ 165-86 — Fence permit.
§ 165-92 — Variances.
165-104{5} — ACCESSORY USE
165-104{111} — GARAGE, PUBLIC
165-104{120} — HABITABLE SPACE
165-104{127} — HOME OCCUPATION
165-104{130} — HOUSE OF WORSHIP
165-104{136} — INDOOR RECREATION
§ LDL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Adult entertainment
§ 165-51 — Parking and loading.
§ 165-53 — Performance standards and development guidelines by use.
165-104{9} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
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Advertising
§ C-308 — Ordinances and Resolutions; Method of Passage of Ordinances and Ordinance Referendum
§ C-401 — General Powers
§ C-802 — Notice of Tax Levy
§ 37-4 — Notice of election.
§ 134-3 — Impoundment and sale of animals.
§ 165-17 — Economic and Community Development Commission.
§ 165-51 — Parking and loading.
§ 165-53 — Performance standards and development guidelines by use.
§ 165-93 — Special exceptions.
165-104{40} — BUSINESS INCUBATOR
165-104{41} — BUSINESS SERVICE
165-104{59} — CONSTRUCTION/SALES TRAILER
165-104{223} — SIGN
§ 165-105 — Purpose; intent.
§ 165-106 — Standards by zoning district.
§ 165-107 — Signs permitted in all zoning districts.
§ 165-108 — Calculation of advertising area.
§ 165-109 — Exemptions.
§ 165-110 — Prohibited signs.
§ 165-111 — Illumination.
§ 165-112 — Permits and fees.
§ 165-113 — Inspection; maintenance; removal; abandoned signs.
§ 165-114 — Nonconforming signs; variances; administration; violations and penalties.
240-3{2} — COMMERCIAL HANDBILL
§ 240-12 — Handbills.
272-1{3} — PEDDLER
§ 334-10 — Peddling and soliciting.
§ 345-4 — Variance procedure.
§ 360-9 — Readvertisement.
§ 360-10 — Disposition after second notice.
410-20{1} — NEWSRACK
§ 410-22 — Registration procedure; maintenance of newsracks.
§ 450-31 — Designated parking zones.
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Affirmative action
246-2{3} — CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
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Air conditioning
§ 145-9 — Adoption of 2018 International Mechanical Code by reference.
§ 353-4 — Modifications.
§ 407-7 — Illicit discharges and connections prohibited; exceptions.
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Air pollution
§ 165-53 — Performance standards and development guidelines by use.
165-104{56} — COMPATIBILITY
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Alarm systems
Ch 122 — Alarm Systems
Ch 122 Art I — Burglar Alarms
122-1{1} — ALARM DEVICE
122-1{2} — ALARM USER
122-1{5} — FALSE ALARM
§ 122-2 — Alarm user registration required.
§ 122-3 — Terms of registration.
§ 122-4 — Written permission for forced entry.
§ 122-5 — False alarm investigation and report.
§ 122-6 — Deactivation of audible alarms.
§ 122-7 — Other requirements for alarm user registration.
§ 122-8 — False alarm fines.
§ 122-9 — Revocation of alarm user registration.
§ 122-10 — Affirmative defense.
§ 122-11 — Alarm devices required by law.
Ch 122 Art II — Fire Alarms
§ 122-12 — County regulations to apply.
§ 165-28 — R-O Residential-Office District.
§ 165-30 — B-2 Central Business District.
§ 165-34 — M-1 Industrial District.
§ 165-53 — Performance standards and development guidelines by use.
Ch 204 — Fire Prevention
§ 301-53 — Fire-protection systems.
Ch 345 — Peace and Good Order
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Alcoholic beverages
165-104{161} — MICROBREWERY/WINERY/DISTILLERY
§ 345-14 — Alcoholic beverages.
345-14A{1} — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
§ 420-6 — Unlawful acts.
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Aluminum
§ 165-109 — Exemptions.
§ 180-4 — Amendments to Electrical Code.
§ 240-31 — Collection of recyclables.
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Amusements
§ C-401 — General Powers
Ch 50 Art V — Admissions and Amusement Tax
§ 50-13 — Tax imposed.
Ch 128 — Amusements
128-1{1} — MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT MACHINE
§ 128-3 — Hours of operation.
§ 128-4 — Operation by minors restricted.
§ 145-7 — Changes and additions to the International Building Code.
Ch 165 — Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations
§ 165-51 — Parking and loading.
§ 165-53 — Performance standards and development guidelines by use.
165-104{16} — AMUSEMENT CENTER
165-104{251} — USE CATEGORY
Ch 334 — Parks and Recreation
§ 345-3 — Exemptions.
345-9A{1} — COMMERCIAL PREMISES
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Anchoring
§ 204-3 — Membrane structures on building roofs
§ 210-22 — Buildings and structures.
§ 210-25 — Manufactured homes.
§ 210-29 — Gas or liquid storage tanks.
§ 210-37 — Accessory structures.
§ 301-35 — Exterior structure.
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Animals
§ C-401 — General Powers
Ch 134 — Animals
§ 134-1 — Raising and selling of poultry.
§ 134-2 — Animals running at large.
§ 134-3 — Impoundment and sale of animals.
§ 134-6 — County regulations to apply.
Ch 165 — Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations
§ 165-42 — Purpose.
§ 165-53 — Performance standards and development guidelines by use.
§ 165-68 — Accessory uses.
165-104{17} — ANIMAL, DOMESTIC
165-104{18} — ANIMAL, FARM
165-104{32} — BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
165-104{38} — BUILDING
165-104{145} — KENNEL
165-104{232} — STABLE, PRIVATE
§ 198-1 — Discharge of firearms.
240-3{3} — GARBAGE
240-3{8} — REFUSE
§ 240-19 — Removal of refuse and weeds required.
301-5{11} — GARBAGE
Ch 334 — Parks and Recreation
§ 334-5 — Animal protection and control.
§ 334-8 — Horses.
Ch 345 — Peace and Good Order
§ 345-15 — Definition.
§ 360-15 — Property subject to disposition under other laws.
§ 397-5 — Injury to or interference with Town property.
§ 397-24 — Purpose and intent.
407-2{13} — POLLUTANT
§ 435-7 — Enforcement.
450-2{21} — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OR TRAILER
§ LDL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Antennas
§ 165-24 — General regulations.
§ 165-53 — Performance standards and development guidelines by use.
165-104{51} — COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA
165-104{52} — COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
165-104{214} — SATELLITE RECEIVING DISH
465-1B{2} — ANTENNA
465-1B{12} — SMALL CELL FACILITY
465-1B{18} — WIRELESS FACILITY
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Apartments
§ 165-27 — R-3 High-Density Residential District.
§ 165-53 — Performance standards and development guidelines by use.
165-104{19} — APARTMENT BUILDING
165-104{35} — BOARDINGHOUSE
§ 240-25 — Collection of refuse by Town.
§ 240-30 — Adoption of Recycling Plan.
§ 240-31 — Collection of recyclables.
252-1{2} — HOTEL
§ 301-41 — Required plumbing facilities.
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Appeals
§ C-401 — General Powers
§ C-503 — Board of Election Judges
§ C-902 — Town Attorney
§ C-906 — Merit System
Ch 10 Art III — Board of Appeals
§ 10-9 — Establishment; powers and duties.
§ 10-10 — Incorporation of statutory provisions.
§ 10-11 — Membership; residency requirement; minimum number required for hearings.
Ch 10 Art VIII — Board of Building Appeals
§ 10-35 — Establishment.
§ 10-36 — Purpose.
§ 10-37 — Membership; terms of office; qualifications.
§ 10-38 — Meetings and compensation.
§ 28-3 — Exceptions and conditions.
§ 82-3 — Administration.
§ 82-6 — Dismissal; appeals.
§ 145-7 — Changes and additions to the International Building Code.
§ 165-12 — Board of Appeals.
§ 165-15 — Director of Planning and Community Development.
§ 165-20 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 165-24 — General regulations.
§ 165-30 — B-2 Central Business District.
§ 165-31 — B-2A Central Business Gateway District.
§ 165-33 — B-3A General Business Gateway District.
§ 165-37 — Transition Overlay District.
§ 165-41 — Special regulations.
§ 165-46 — Flood hazard areas.
§ 165-48 — Steep slopes.
§ 165-51 — Parking and loading.
§ 165-53 — Performance standards and development guidelines by use.
§ 165-66 — Nonconforming uses, buildings or structures.
§ 165-71 — Temporary uses.
§ 165-73 — General procedural requirements.
§ 165-75 — Concept plan review.
§ 165-83 — Sign permit.
§ 165-85 — Home occupation/professional office certification.
§ 165-86 — Fence permit.
§ 165-87 — Temporary permit.
Ch 165 Pt 2 Art XII — Appeals; Variances; Special Exceptions; Special Developments
§ 165-90 — Applications to Board of Appeals; appeals; hearings; stay of proceedings.
§ 165-91 — Powers of Board of Appeals.
§ 165-92 — Variances.
§ 165-93 — Special exceptions.
§ 165-95 — Appeals to court.
§ 165-96 — Fees.
§ 165-97 — Adjustment of district boundaries.
§ 165-98 — Nonconforming uses.
§ 165-101 — Review and approval process.
§ 165-113 — Inspection; maintenance; removal; abandoned signs.
§ 165-114 — Nonconforming signs; variances; administration; violations and penalties.
§ 210-12 — Duties and responsibilities of floodplain administrator.
§ 210-13 — Use and interpretation of FIRMs.
§ 210-37 — Accessory structures.
§ 210-38 — General provisions.
§ 210-40 — Considerations for variances.
§ 210-41 — Limitations on granting variances.
§ 210-43 — Notice of violation and stop-work order.
§ 216-21 — Procedure for variance.
§ 216-22 — Appeal process.
§ 246-9 — Appeals.
§ 272-10 — Revocation or suspension of license.
Ch 301 Art IX — Appeals
§ 345-15 — Definition.
§ 353-4 — Modifications.
§ 360-3 — Property held as evidence.
§ 364-14 — Appeals.
Ch 405 Art VII — Appeals; Enforcement
§ 405-25 — Appeals.
§ 407-13 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 407-14 — Appeal of notice of violation.
§ 407-15 — Enforcement measures after appeal.
§ 407-16 — Cost of abatement of violation.
§ 435-5 — Tree planting and maintenance.
§ 435-7 — Enforcement.
§ 465-3 — Application and approval process.
§ 465-12 — Appeals.
§ LDL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Appeals board
§ 28-3 — Exceptions and conditions.
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Appointments
§ C-307 — Vacancies on the Board
§ C-401 — General Powers
§ C-503 — Board of Election Judges
§ C-504 — Referendum
§ C-601 — Position Created, Appointment, Removal and Compensation
§ C-602 — Duties and Responsibilities of Town Administrator
§ C-902 — Town Attorney
§ C-906 — Merit System
§ 10-5 — Membership; terms of office; compensation; officers; meetings; quorum.
§ 10-13 — Purpose.
§ 10-14 — Membership; terms of office; quorum.
§ 10-15 — Officers.
§ 10-20 — Membership; terms of office.
§ 10-22 — Meetings.
§ 10-25 — Membership; terms of office; quorum.
§ 10-26 — Officers; rules and records.
§ 10-27 — Meetings and compensation.
§ 10-31 — Membership; terms of office; quorum.
§ 10-32 — Officers; rules and records.
§ 10-37 — Membership; terms of office; qualifications.
§ 37-2 — Board of Election Judges.
§ 43-3 — Board of Ethics.
§ 43-4 — Conflicts of interest.
§ 43-5 — Financial disclosure: elected officials (incumbents) and candidates to be elected officials.
§ 43-6 — Financial disclosure: employees and appointed officials.
§ 43-8 — Exemptions and modifications.
82-1{9} — OFFICE
§ 82-2 — Scope.
§ 82-3 — Administration.
§ 82-5 — Unlawful acts.
§ 145-1 — Office of Building Official.
§ 145-2 — General duties of Building Official.
§ 145-7 — Changes and additions to the International Building Code.
§ 165-11 — Board of Town Commissioners.
§ 165-12 — Board of Appeals.
§ 165-15 — Director of Planning and Community Development.
§ 165-16 — Director of Public Works.
§ 165-19 — Planning Commission.
§ 165-37 — Transition Overlay District.
§ 165-53 — Performance standards and development guidelines by use.
§ 180-4 — Amendments to Electrical Code.
§ 210-11 — Designation of floodplain administrator.
§ 246-3 — Historic Preservation Commission.
§ 345-7 — Violations and penalties.
§ 353-4 — Modifications.
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Ashes
§ C-401 — General Powers
240-3{8} — REFUSE
§ 397-5 — Injury to or interference with Town property.
§ 410-2 — Removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.
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Assessments
§ C-401 — General Powers
§ C-702 — The Budget
§ C-801 — Taxes
§ 1-10 — Infraction procedure.
§ 1-23 — Legislation saved from repeal.
§ 10-7 — Powers reserved to Board of Town Commissioners.
§ 28-3 — Exceptions and conditions.
§ 50-3 — Assessments for services and improvements and abatement of nuisances.
§ 50-8 — Purpose and function of specific accounts.
§ 82-4 — Political activities.
§ 145-7 — Changes and additions to the International Building Code.
§ 165-44 — General regulations.
§ 165-52 — Open space and recreation.
§ 165-79 — Landscape plan/forest conservation plan.
§ 165-88 — Annexation.
§ 165-113 — Inspection; maintenance; removal; abandoned signs.
§ 165-117 — Application procedure.
§ 165-118 — Design standards.
210-10{37} — MARKET VALUE
216-2{21} — FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN
§ 216-23 — Violations and penalties.
§ 240-17 — Order to remove litter; action by Town.
§ 265-4 — Allocation of costs.
§ 272-4 — Contents of license application.
§ 345-5 — Measurement.
§ 364-12 — Abatement by Town; recovery of costs.
§ 397-22 — Charges to be lien on property.
§ 405-6 — Waivers; watershed management plans.
§ 405-13 — Contents and submission of stormwater management plans.
§ 405-22 — Maintenance inspection.
§ 405-23 — Maintenance agreement.
§ 407-13 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 407-16 — Cost of abatement of violation.
§ 410-7 — Service of notice.
§ 410-8 — New sidewalk construction.
§ 465-3 — Application and approval process.
§ 465-13 — Violations and penalties; fines and billing.
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Attorney fees
§ 364-12 — Abatement by Town; recovery of costs.
§ 465-5 — Safety requirements.
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Attorney's fees
§ 407-18 — Remedies not exclusive.
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Auxiliary police
§ C-401 — General Powers
§ 450-11 — Traffic control.