Explanation: Capitals indicate matter added to existing law.
[Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law.
* Warning: This is an unofficial, introductory copy of the bill.
The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.
Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: Councilmember Burnett
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
title
Zoning Review - Alcoholic Beverages
For the purpose of requiring the Department of Planning to conduct a certain review following the closure or sale of certain businesses; and generally relating to the zoning designation review of businesses that sell alcoholic beverages.
body
By adding to
Article 32 - Zoning
Sections 14-336(d) and 14-337(d)
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That the Laws of Baltimore City read as follows:
Baltimore City Code
Article 32. Zoning
Title 14. Use Standards
§ 14-336. Retail goods establishments - With alcoholic beverage sales.
(d) Review required.
(1) Following the closure or sale of a retail goods establishment with alcoholic beverage sales, but before the establishment may reopen or a new establishment with alcoholic beverage sales opens in the same location, the Department of Planning must:
(i) review the location’s zoning designation;
(ii) evaluate the location’s impact on the public health, safety, and welfare; and
(iii) report its findings to the Mayor and City Council.
(2) Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act - Regulations”} of the City General Provisions Article, the Department of Planning must adopt rules and regulations to carry out this subsection.
§ 14-337. Taverns.
(d) Review required.
(1) Following the closure or sale of a tavern, but before the establishment may reopen or a new establishment with alcoholic beverage sales opens in the same location, the Department of Planning must:
(i) review the location’s zoning designation;
(ii) evaluate the location’s impact on the public health, safety, and welfare; and
(iii) report its findings to the Mayor and City Council.
(2) Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act - Regulations”} of the City General Provisions Article, the Department of Planning must adopt rules and regulations to carry out this subsection.
Section 2. And be it further ordained, That this Ordinance takes effect on the 30th day after the date it is enacted.