Description

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is accepting public review and comments on this project’s application for a qualitative control waiver for stormwater management. 

This project proposes to disturb 0.31 acres [or 13,473 square feet] of land and increase the amount of impervious area by 0 acres [or 0 square feet]. The project will consist of installation of small diameter gas mains and appurtenances. 

The Applicant has also applied for a qualitative control waiver for this project, in accordance with City Code Article 7, Division II, § 23-2. The Applicant has demonstrated that 0.31 acres [or 13,473 square feet] of the project’s disturbed area will be returned to existing runoff conditions; therefore, the stormwater management requirements have been reduced for this portion of the project.

Applicant: 

BGE EMU

1699 Leadenhall St, Baltimore, MD 21230

Email: bgeemubc@bge.com

Project ID: 

BCNR-12200  

Watershed(s):  

Baltimore Harbor

Project Location: 

1610 E Lafayette Ave

For More Information

To obtain information or send comments specifically about this qualitative control waiver request, please contact Brian Halford, DPW - Plans Review and Inspections Section at Room 227, 3001 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215, (410-396-0732) or by e-mail to dpw.plansreview@baltimorecity.gov.  Comments received after 4:30 PM, October 12th, 2026.  will not be considered. 

Answers to Common Questions

Why am I getting this notice?

The referenced construction project is proposed on a property next to your property. The DPW-  Plans Review and Inspections Section is required by law to notify you.

What is a qualitative control waiver?​

By law, land-disturbing construction activities require stormwater management, specifically qualitative control, which is a system of vegetative, structural, and nonstructural practices, natural areas, environmental site design practices, stormwater management measures, and any other structure that reduces or eliminates pollutants that might otherwise be carried by surface runoff.  These requirements may be waived based on the justifications provided in the public notice. 

Is this waiver legal?

Yes, under City Code Article 7, Division II, § 23-2. 

Does this have anything to do with the Maryland Stormwater Fee?

No. The fee that property owners have to pay is not related to the stormwater management rules that developers have to follow.

Will it affect my property?

No. The waiver, if approved, should not affect you or your property after the construction is completed.   

Will it cost me anything?

No. Any fees associated with this waiver will be paid by the Applicant listed on front page of this notice.

Do I have to do anything?

Noaction is required, but you can send comments or inquiries to the contacts listed on the front of this notice.  Please limit comments or inquiries to the subject of stormwater management. 

How do I find out additional information about the project itself?

The Applicant can provide additional information about the project, including estimated construction schedules or traffic impacts during construction. See Appplicant Information section for the Applicant’s contact information.