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BMZA says it lacks jurisdiction over Baltimore County sewer bill, denies appeal

Baltimore City Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals · October 8, 2025
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The Baltimore City Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals on Monday denied an appeal seeking relief from sewer charges billed through Baltimore County, concluding the board does not have authority under City law to review bills issued by the county.

The Baltimore City Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals on Monday denied an appeal by the owner of property listed as 8208‑224 Philadelphia Road in Rosedale, finding the board lacks jurisdiction to review sewer charges issued by Baltimore County.

Appellant counsel argued the property owner should be able to seek relief from the city because the Metropolitan District arrangement and a 1974 intergovernmental agreement tied county billing to city sewer treatment accounting, and…

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