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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: The Council President
At the request of: The Administration (Department of Housing and Community Development)
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
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Zoning - After-Hours Establishments; Lounges
For the purpose of allowing certain after-hours establishments and certain lounges only in certain commercial and industrial zoning districts; defining certain terms; imposing certain standards; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the zoning and development laws of Baltimore City.
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By adding
Article 32 - Zoning
Sections 1-302(i-1), 1-309(h-1), 14-301.1, and 14-321
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
By repealing and reordaining, with amendments
Article 32 - Zoning
Tables 10-301 and 11-301
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 1. Definitions
§ 1-302. “Abut” to “Awning”.
(i-1) After-hours establishment.
“After-hours establishment” means any of the following uses that remains open after 2 a.m. on any day:
(1) an adult use, banquet hall, lodge or social club, or similar place; or
(2) a lounge, a restaurant with accessory live entertainment, or live entertainment as a principal use.
§ 1-309. “Lot line” to “Motel”.
(h-1) Lounge.
(1) In general.
“Lounge” means a business establishment that:
(i) is open to the general public;
(ii) provides seating or a designate...
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