Description

Contract No. SC 930 Clinton Street Force Main Replacement

Baltimore City, Maryland 

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver for Stormwater Management
 

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

Applicant:

Abdul Jafari DPW - Office Engineering and Construction 200 North Holiday St., Baltimore, MD  21202

BCNR #:

12084

Watershed(s):

Baltimore Harbor

Project Location:

South Clinton Street from Keith Avenue to Holabird Avenue

Project Description:

This project includes the installation of 3-4 inch sanitary sewer force main and appurtenances..  To obtain specific information concerning this project, please contact Abdul Jafari at 410-396-5385 or Abdul.Jafari@baltimorecity.gov

The Applicant is requesting a qualitative control waiver for stormwater management in accordance with City Code Article 7, Division II, § 23-2. The Applicant has demonstrated that the project will return the disturbed area to the current stormwater runoff condition, therefore the Applicant has met the criteria for this type of waiver.  

To obtain information or send comments specifically about this qualitative control waiver request, please contact Chelsea Stroble, 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, May 13, 2026 will not be considered.

Any further notices about actions on this application will be posted on the DPW’s website. 

Public Notice for Stormwater Management 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 (redevelopment) 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(3).  

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?

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?

No action is required, but you can send comments or inquiries to the contacts listed on the front of this notice.

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

To obtain specific information concerning this project, please email operationpipeline@bge.com, or contact 410-470-7700.