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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: Councilmember Burnett
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
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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.
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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 regula...
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