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INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL
Introduced by: Councilmember Kraft
A BILL ENTITLED
AN ORDINANCE concerning
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Historical and Architectural Preservation Districts - Designation Process
FOR the purpose of clarifying the process by which an Historical and Architectural District is proposed and designated; and generally relating to historical and architectural preservation.
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BY repealing and reordaining, with amendments
Article 6 - Historical and Architectural Preservation
Section(s) 3-1
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 6. Historical and Architectural Preservation
Subtitle 3. Process for Designating Districts and Properties
ยงย 31. Designation of Districts.
(a) Commission may propose.
On recommendation of the Baltimore City Planning Commission, and after making a full and proper study, the Commission may:
(1) propose as an Historical and Architectural Preservation District any area in Baltimore City in which are located structures that have historical, cultural, educational, or architectural value, the preservation of which is considered to be for the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City; and
(2) [determine] PROPOSE the boundary lines of that District.
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