Ridgely's Delight Neighborhood, Baltimore, Maryland

Residents’ Information

Animals
Ridgely's Delight is animal-friendly. Many neighbors meet and greet at the dog park on the south side of the neighborhood. If you have a pet, please be considerate by keeping it on a leash and cleaning up after it. Please do not allow your dog's barking to disturb your neighbors.

If a dog's barking is disturbing you, please let the owners know that their dog is disrupting the peace. If the barking continues, please call 311. To make sure the City takes action, submit a written complaint to:

Bill Morris
Bureau of Animal Control
301 Stockholm Street
Baltimore, MD 21230

Call them at 410-396-4698 to follow up. The first complaint results in a visit from the Animal Shelter. The second and third written complaints result in $100 and $300 fines, respectively. The fourth written complaint results in the seizure of the animal and removal from the premises.

City Services
To report a fire or crime, call 911.
Call 311 for the following:
Animal Issues (bites, strays, wild animals, rodent problems, barking dogs), Water Emergencies, Housing Violations and Vacant Buildings, Abandoned vehicles, Downed Signs, Problems with Traffic Signals, Fallen Trees or Branches, Sanitation problems, Health Inspections, Grafitti Removal from Public Areas, Street Repairs, Pot Holes, Snow Removal and Street Light Repairs.
For more important City phone numbers, click here.

Hint: Always write down the name of the person you talked to, the date of the call and a summary of the discussion.

Community Calendar
Click here to check out the list of upcoming neighborhood events.

Dining, Drinking, Shopping, Etc. photo of neighbors
Click here for a list of nearby places for quick cash, gas and other necessities as well as restaurants and banks.

Historic Tax Credits
You may qualify for tax credits if you have made property improvements.
Click here for more information.

Newsletter
The Ridgely's Record is published monthly and is distributed to every home and business in the neighborhood. It contains information about neighborhood events and issues, recycling information and important reminders. If you have information for the newsletter, please send it to editor@ridgelysdelight.org.

Parking
Residential parking permits are required for on-street parking in Ridgely's Delight. For more information, click here or call 443-573-2800.

Politics
Residents vote at School 22, 800 Scott Street. For information on voter registration, call 410-396-5550. For a list of our elected officials and their contact information, click here.

Renovations
If you are making external renovations to your home, they must conform with historic standards established by Baltimore City's Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP). Please contact out neighborhood CHAP representative at CHAP@ridgelysdelight.org for assistance with the approval process. For building permits, call 410-396-3360.

Safety
To find out more about our Crime and Safety Committee, the Neighborhood Crime Watch program, self-defense classes, crime statistics and safety tips, click here.

Trash photo of gate
Regular trash pick-up is on every Wednesday morning, excepting holidays Keep trash in covered containers marked with your address. Do not put trash in alleys except the night before pick-up. Take cans out of alleys after pick-up.

Recycling: Please place all recycling materials (Plastic and glass bottles and jars, paper and cans) in recycle bins, cardboard boxes, paper bags or a clearly marked container and they will be collected on Friday mornings.
For more information, click here.

Bulk Trash Pick-up: First Tuesday of the month. Residents are required to call 311 one week prior to pick-up for an appointment. You can also schedule an appointment online. Place items in alley the day before pick-up. For more information, click here.

City Transfer Station:
Open to all city residents. They will take most trash, including electronics and recycleables.
701 Reedbird Avenue
(410) 396-3367
Mon. – Sat. 9am – 5pm (Fall/Winter)
& 9am - 7pm (Spring/Summer)